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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

4

Monument for Murray Should Be Built by Donors Not State

The Oakmulgee Daily Times editorial argues against using state funds for a William Murray statue at Murray State College site in Tishomingo. It praises Murray as Oklahoma founder, but urges private contributions instead, proposing a monument at Murray College grounds reflecting his legacy.

Oakmuffee Daily Times Son Bailey Cobb Oklahoma William Jf Murray Murray Stake School of Agrculture Tishorninga Zy- Clay Mawray Congress William MW. Murray Mut Washington Rogers Joe Bailey Cobb Tuek Bry Bill Murras Murray College

Lawmakers clash over constitutional duties and court salaries

Representative Langley of Muskogee urged immediate pay increases for appellate justices, challenging constitutional limits. The debate questioned oath duties, ethics, and Supreme Court rulings, with cries that constitutional government is undermined and new judges may be needed.

Td Langley Muskogee Okloahoma Langley Flealss Sunrerre Court

Food value vs price and taste in daily eating

The article notes mismatch between cost and actual food value with examples like cheap meat cuts matching pricier ones. It suggests outer fruit and vegetable coverings can hold more benefit than commonly eaten portions while acknowledging taste drives much eating behavior.

Shawnee News-Star backs Steed welfare reform plan

The Shawnee News-Star endorses Congressman Tom Steed's proposal to tighten social security rules to curb child welfare abuse. It urges changes to require welfare workers to notify county attorneys when a child enters welfare due to desertion and to make crossing state lines after desertion a federal offense. The piece notes the need for parent responsibility and calls Steed's ideas common-sense remedies, though unlikely to become law soon.

Shawnee News-Star Tom Steed Tom House Ways and Means Oklahoma California Heigh-Ho Golden West Steed

Bowles Feud With Southern Press Grows In Connecticut

The lettered quarrel centers on Chester Bowles now Connecticut governor and former OPA official. Nashville Banner quotes Bowles denouncing New England industrialists joining Operation Dixie. The debate labels Bowles as opposed to Southward industrial expansion and questions Northern economic leadership.

Chester Bowles Washington Connecticut Nashville South Chester A. Bowles OPA New England Dixie Bowles Chester

Power of Bureaus and Government Waste Critique

An American Magazine piece by Lindsay C. Warren criticizes government bureaus for spending excess funds and mismanaging resources. It urges Congress and the President to enforce strict accounting, reorganize agencies, and curb bureaucratic bungling to protect taxpayers. The column notes legislative actions, odd musings on time and winks, and ends with a local reference to a state prison facing closure amid budget pressures.

American Lindsay C. Warren United States Comptroller General Congress Supreme Court Ecountry

Old Fashioned Turbines May Power Planes Toward 10000 HP

More than 35,000 people viewed Curtiss-Wright display of the Typhoon turbine at Span of Flight in New York. The device, with multiple turbine wheels, may deliver 7500 to 10000 horsepower to a propeller, vastly exceeding the Wasp Major. Practicable uses include boosted piston power and potential future supersonic propellers, with jet propulsion likely needed beyond 600 mph.

S. Burton Heath NEA Salt NEW York NEA Curtiss-Wright Pratt & Whitney Curtiss Wright York Bell Flying Fortress Grange Curtiss- Wright

Ram Jet Could Speeds Outpace Turbine Engines

A New York dispatch reviews ram jet tech, noting its simplicity and high potential for future aviation. It weighs little per horsepower and can withstand 4000 F temperatures, but needs an external power source to reach operating speed, with fuel efficiency lagging rival engines. The piece compares ram jet to reciprocating engines, gas turbines, and turbojets, and quotes Wright Aeronautical engineers on practical speed ranges and material limits. It also mentions use in missiles and experimental aircraft.

Robert D Grange Wright Aeronautical Grange Pai

Bodies of Two on Way Back to Area

The leading of wounded service men who died in the recent war are being returned to this area for reburial. Bodies originally interred in temporary military cemeteries in France, Belgium, and the Low Countries are coming home to Oklahoma. Next of kin instructions have been sent, naming Mrs. Jesse P. Garman and Sgt. Homer K. Hutchens among those returned, with addresses in Oklahoma.

Wo Sren France Bolland Belgium Oklahoma Robbad S. Germamson Jesse P. Garman East Mass Homer K. Hutchens Ida M. Hutchens Neskoba Tishomingo

Japan Should Have More Authority

The United States stated Japan should gain rising direction in international affairs, noting advantages of gradual independence under occupation. The proposal to let Japanese attend international conferences faces Pacific allies' objections and awaits action by the Far Eastern Commission.

Washington United States Japan State Department Britain France Philippines

Ardmore Man Guilty in First Degree Manslaughter Case

Ardmore Oklahoma May 7 a Carter county district court jury found 16 year old Andrew Jackson Killough guilty of first degree manslaughter for the shotgun death of 43 year old George Tucker a beer tavern operator at Healdton Tucker was killed last October the jury rejected the murder charge and death penalty sought by the state and by special prosecutor Guy Sigher the manslaughter verdict carries a minimum four year sentence with sentencing set for May

Ardmore Okis Carter Toyunty District Court Juey Andrew Jackson Jack) Killough Killough George Tucker Tucker Healdton Guy Sigher Gairies

Ada Mirror and East Central College May Events

A poetic opening on motherhood leads into a school calendar at East Central noting events through May. The piece lists the senior speech recital dress, a May 17 dramatics program, a May 19 three more one act plays, a May 20 talent, and a joint East Central Choral Club concert featuring classical and popular numbers under Mrs. Marguarite Hawkinson.

East Centra Collage Symphony Orchestra Physical Education Department East Central Choral Club Buti Marguarite Hawkinson Rogers and Hampferstein Mozart Gloria In Excelsio

Proverb and caps spark youth sports fashion debate

A noisy wall plaque in the editorial room sparks a mid century discussion on hats and fashions among high school and junior high boys. The piece notes caps with bills and crown styles, recalling past trends while contrasting younger and older generations.

News Ofice Sports Department South’ Bend Rod and Reel Rombeny

Evening Sky and Garden Scene Inspires Poetic Reverie

A narrator recalls a Saturday evening walk home under dark clouds and a sunset that softened to pale yellow. Lush green leaves and profuse roses formed a breathtaking color contrast as rain began to fall, leaving the observer in a dazed, reflective mood before an approaching car interrupted the moment.

Math Twain

Visual-Education Efforts Highlight Ada County Health Work

Ada County health department leverages a movie projection unit for student audiences. Public health nurse Cassie Isao visited several schools to screen general health and immunization films. Sanitarian Mills Garrison plans Saturday film sessions on proper mile plant operation and to support upcoming food handlers classes. Local educators and students receive recognition for string instrument study, with Francene Pearce and others earning top ratings and East Central Symphony involvement for a spring concert.

Ada Pastoree County City County Health Department State Health Department Cassie Robert Isao Mills. Garrison Malion East Central Oh Four v Francene Pearce Horace Mann Cima Louise

Bridegroom Keeps Secret From Bride in Tragic Wedding

In Los Angeles John Lamer 24 married Constance Cronk 20 daughter of City Councilman George Cronk. An hour before the ceremony Lamer’s mother Esther Lamer suffered a fatal heart attack, shocking the wedding party while the groom kept a hidden tragedy from the bride and guests.

Los Angeles John Lamer Constance Cronk George P. Cronk Louis Az Usher Susanne John Mach Esther Lamer

Notable Marchers Parade on Main Street

Citizens observed a procession down Main Street after arrivals. The event included Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Rogers of Van Buren, with no tea sales for the lota noted, and the scene reflected local ceremonial tone.

Main Street Ie Tou Amd Yoyd Rogers van Buren Lota

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