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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News from Foscotia Oklahoma, published every Thursday, records its establishment in 1961 and notes postal designation as second class mail matter with editorial office details.
The text argues consolidating small districts improves schooling through bigger districts with trained teachers and better services. It cites National Commission findings on waste, unequal tax burdens, and limited opportunities in tiny schools, then shifts to reflective vignettes about abandoned roads and a humorous note on dining with the editor.
Three speakers at a United States Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington argue high taxes hinder business expansion and national debt servicing limits tax relief. They acknowledge tax cuts could stimulate consumer purchases as taxpayers regain spending power, noting multiple angles to reducing taxes.
A man battles gusts as his hat skims the street. He ducks and runs, then regains the brim, a moment of comic action in city winds.
The piece congratulates graduates and argues degrees are the start of education not the end. It cites a university president warning against overemphasis on diplomas while stressing fundamentals, study skills, and finding information beyond school. It urges support for graduates and those nearing graduation.
The article argues that fast growing trees like pecan and pine provide earlier yields while oaks take longer. It urges replanting after cutting, preserving soil, and viewing timber stands as wise long term investments. It notes regional variations and the value of trees for pests and lumber alike.
The piece notes rising Middle East oil importance and a potential shortage this fall and winter as U S supplies head to England. It discusses synthetic fuels from coal, rainfall patterns, and the impact of lakes on farming and gardens. It also reports President Aleman’s visit and warming Mexico United States trade ties. The longer days prompt earlier waking.
Economy advocates lose ground as the Senate approves a $1,676,198,000 appropriations measure for two Labor Bureau units, cutting $8,388,000 below the House level and $100,000,000 under President Truman's request. The move marks a break with a decade of House-leans and Senate boosts.
London May 7 Dr Franklin Bicknell, a leading dietician, told the Med-Press England is dying of starvation. He cited thin shop girls and malnutrition, urged food stock improvement, and criticized government surveys. A Medical Press spokesman said opposing views would follow. He argued Britain is the worst fed nation in western Europe and that daily calories are far below needs. He linked rationing to reduced work output and said children are shorter and lighter than prewar.
Honolulu residents confront reports of snakes potentially entering Hawaii from South Pacific ships. A shipping official calls fumigation before discharge a serious defense as a snake was found in Pearl Harbor area cargo and several reptiles were spotted in a Manus military cargo hold with no trace of the missing one.
Emperor Hirohito made his fourth courtesy call on General MacArthur at his residence amid Japan’s wait for the premier’s political stance. The meeting followed talks on a broad range of topics, while the cabinet prepared to summon the new diet for May 20 under the constitutional changes.
A British military court in Venice sentenced Field Marshal Albert Kesselring to death by shooting for war crimes in Italy. Convicted on two counts, he was found responsible for the Ardeatine caves massacre in which 335 Italians died and for inciting excesses against partisans.
The Pontotoc County Medical board brings Lyman C. Duryea and Dr. J. P. Gray to discuss the Oklahoma Research Foundation during Oklahoma Medical Research Week. They will address the county medical society on May 7 at Aldridge hotel and the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on May 8. The foundation aims to retain talent in Oklahoma and support state medical schools and hospitals, offering information and research on diseases including polio and cancer.
Spring rains and a thaw unleashed floodwaters across Poznan governorate. About 2,900 peasants were evacuated and more than 120,000 acres of farmland were submerged across 97 villages.
Archaeological hints suggest coal use by Britons prior to the Roman invasion, implying early fuel practices and resource awareness in the prehistoric and early historic period.
After World War II, the United States authorized about 15.56 billion dollars in civilian aid to other nations. The figure covers loans, direct civilian relief from military supplies, exports bank loans, surplus transfers, lend-lease settlements, ship sales, and aid to Philippines Greece UNRRA and IMF commitments, with varying repayment terms.
Two Pontotoc county men in uniform promote the return and reburial program for World War II dead. Pontotoc records 120 war dead from Army Navy and Marine units with 103 Army 60 KIA 8 DOW 6 non battle. Gilmore and Palmer, linked to Allen posts, attended a McAlester instruction school April 17 and will distribute Tell Me About My Boy booklets to next of kin. Contact Gilmore at Gilmore Cafe Allen and Adams at Adams Lumber Allen.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1202 participated in dedicating the Summers Chapel Memorial plaque and flagpole on Sunday afternoon April 27. The inscribed panel lists eight local World War I casualties. Pictured are Paul Ryan, Wesley Jones, Clyde Click, Orville Woods, Hoyt Driskill, Charles Neal, John Massey, Herman Crawford, Foster Eaton, Tom Wilson, Joe Hensley, and Gene Smith with Joe Coughlin absent.
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