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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1949

Page

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Russians Modifying Truck Restrictions

Berlin May 19. Maj. Gen. George P. Hays says Russians are tightening truck limits from west Germany to Berlin. Freights halted at Felmstedt may proceed without Soviet zone permits, as Western allies threaten protest if demands aren’t met. Train movement from west Germany to west Berlin remains limited. airlift continues as the secure supply route.

Renard H. O'Malley Berlin George P. Hays U. S West Germany Felmstedt Soviet Zone Economic Commissor Bear Pocinita York Vassily Huikov Hays Germany Ber- Tin So- Wiet Rik West Berlin Manlroad Russyans Western Laest Byylin

Countywide Eighth Grade Graduation Program Details

Countywide eighth grade graduation set for Saturday with a joint program across Bartatad county schools. Superintendent Poogup says the event will begin at 10 oclock with Ada junior high panel handling ceremonies and Lewell county superintendent overseeing activities.

Finiahings Bartatad Sehoors Poogup Ptyot Seliodite Commietes Tient Eeeisrn Ada Dumior MiLewell Eaynacencats Chiomle HC CNSEY T Msn

Dairy Show Entries Grow Ahead of Monday Event

Dairy show organizers in Contes home area report more than seven entries received as preparations begin. County agent CD Elrey and Hanan coordinate the event set for Monday May 30 with contestants and exhibitors set to compete across multiple divisions. Local groups and merchants plan booths, with gates opening on a first come basis and judges selected from nearby counties. The show features performances by the Motif Serenaders and other acts, with regional exhibitors from Stillwater and Ada areas.

Heyag Tevou CD Elrey Hanan Yrdoy Darepowards Wiens Iistact Ada Prin Weil Rhs Agha Foo BFR Thane Lawton Berousels Stillwater Ada Dainy Whee

Weather Report for Oklahoma Panhandle and East

Weather forecast notes mostly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the east tonight. Friday brings cooler conditions from the northwest with temperatures ranging from around 90 in the panhandle to 55 in the east and highs near 70 in the southeast.

Oklahoma Panhandle

Compromise School Bill Reported In Oklahoma Legislature

Oklahoma City May 15 a compromise school bill was reported favorably by a joint conference committee to appropriate 330 million dollars for the next two years. It creates a state board for common schools with final say on policy and the superintendent as executive officer. The current superintendent Dr Oliver Howe would receive a pay raise to 11 000 a year. Debates set for next Tuesday in the house.

Oklahoma City Shite Board of Education Legis Joint Conference Committee Oklahoma Olver Howe Dunths Red Oak Cane

Special Vote Seems Certain in Oklahoma City May Election

Day ton Bear reports a May 139 1-A special election on a 38 million dollar building bond appears almost certain along with a probable special session of the legislature next fall or winter. Governor Roy J. Turner won his battle in both houses yesterday, aiding passage of the election bill and a 725 thousand appropriation. The session is aimed at funding the public buildings, with Turner's plan leaning against repealing prohibition though petitions raise hope for a repeal vote.

Dayton Oklahoma City Gev Roy J. Turner Senate West Turner Oklahoma Supreme Turnes Revelo Berry Bil Logam Lamton Torneo

Thunderstorms Raise Flood Death Toll Across Texas and Oklahoma

A line of thundershowers moved east across a weather front, striking eastern Oklahoma and Texas. Flooding along the Trinity River in Fort Worth caused six deaths and extensive damage, with Dallas levees holding at 60 feet. Amarillo reported six deaths and 61 injuries, and new fatalities appeared in west Texas. The U.S. Weather Bureau noted the storms shifting east, with scattered showers in the upper Midwest and cool conditions in the northern plains.

Associated Press Oklahoma Texas Trinity River Fort Worth Oklahomo Texas Dallas Amarillo West Texas Gould Hobart Okla U. S Chicago Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Dakotas Plains International Falls Mine Illineis Indiane

38st Comp. Sq Will Meet Tonight

The 38st Composite Squadron air Force Reserve will meet Thursday night May 19 198% at Tad p.m. at Elss Hall Stillwater Oklahoma. The program centers on safeguarding military information with Dr Gaston Rittan archivist at the University of Oklahoma among speakers in the Oklahoma historical society birthday celebration at Oklahoma A and M College.

Air Force Reserve Elss Hall Stillwater Okla Séth Oklahoma Historical Society Oklahoma A College Gaston Rittan University of Oklahoma

Youth Breaks Jail Here Recaptured Following Night

Dale Edwards age 17 and accomplice Richard Crain escaped from city jail by jamming a milk bottle between a cell door and wall. Edwards climbed to upper area and exited through a window, later recaptured after county authorities recovered him Thursday morning. Burglary at Sportamen's store linked weapons and ammunition to the case. authorities held Edwards and Crain for questioning.

Dale Edwards Richard Crain Cecil Smith Crain Green Smith Edwards Officecx Sportamen Severa

Gen Clay Gets Noisy Welcome in New York

About 250 050 persons greeted Sen Lucius B Clay former military governor of Germany with ticker tape and torn paper along lower Broadway. The reception honored his service in Germany and his retirement from the Army as he arrived in New York from Washington where he had been honored by President Truman.

Brew York Lucius B. Clay Germany Lower Broadway Gen. Clay Battery Clay New York Washington Treiman

Annual CofC Meet Tonight Ada Chamber of Commerce

The Ada Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting tonight at 7:30 in the banquet room of the Aldridge hotel. H J Huddleston gives invoc, Mrs Florence Ambrose sings, past presidents are introduced, and certificates of award are presented. Harvey J Lambert reports on 1949 and Oscar L Packer outlines the 1950 program.

Ada Chamber of Commerce Banewet Aldridge Hotel H. J. Huddleston Florence Ambrose Witl Die Deering Stockman Ma City Adam Harvey J. Lambert Oscar L. Packer

Constables Warned After Drunken Incident in Bohot Case

Oklahoma City May 19 Constable Wilson Bohot received a warning from the criminal court of appeals after a drunken driving arrest on January 26 1945. He was sentenced to 60 days in county jail reduced from 250 fine and one year, and the court stressed strict adherence to the law by officers. The decision cited Bohots visits to taverns and drinking with a woman he barely knew as a cautionary example for law enforcement statewide.

Oklaflqma City Tavarr

Taylor Polk Early Area Cattleman Dies at 92

Funeral services for Taylor Polk 92 pioneer cattleman and early leader were held Wednesday in Coalgate with burial in Colgate remehery. Polk born December 1856 in Hard county Arkansas came to Old Washita near present Davis in 1885 helped move Old Washita to Davis site. He moved to Stonewall area about a year ago trading cattle and aided the first schoolhouse in Pontotoc county. Surviving are his son Pascal and daughter Maud Stevens among four sons and two daughters.

Taylor Polk Coalgate Colgate Hard County Arkansas Old Washita Davis Stonewall Pontotoc County Ito Wis Frank Paik Coalante Betel Coalgate Church of Christ Hugh G. Murray Palk Vera Cross Maud Stevens Pascal Elmo Jim John Pall Sallie Frazier Rent

Kansas Town Damaged by Storm in May 1 Incident

A torndadic wind struck Chetopa Kansas causing extensive damage along Main Street. Roofs ripped, trees uprooted, and homes damaged by falling trees. Hat's Western Auto Store, Warwick Food Market, Luman Hardware, and the Savage Cafe suffered the most. No injuries reported. Heavy rain accompanied the storm with streams rising. Parsons reported 1.86 inches.

Chetopa Kas Southerss Labeste Hat Warwick Food Market Luman Hardware Savage Cafe Parsons

Reds Barred from Education With Atomic Commission Fund

In a stormy session senators demanded the Atomic Energy Commission restrict spending on education for communists. David Lilienthal faced tough questions over a $3.99 billion request and the $1,000 annual fellowship for Hans Freistadt, an avowed communist, with critics worried about security and political influence.

Atomic Commission Fund Washington Atomic Energy Commission AEC O'Mahoney Wye David Lilienthal Commission Lisenthal O'Mashomey Hans Freistadt University of North Carolina Senator McKellar D-Tenn Freistedts

Floods and twisters hit central Oklahoma causing widespread damage

Oklahoma city residents faced record flood danger as Washita and Canadian rivers surged after days of storms. Fort Cobb Anadarko and nearby towns experienced major inundation with power outages and water shortages. Whitefield and other river towns evacuated as tornadoes caused brief panic and property damage. No injuries were reported.

Oklahoma City Washita Oklahoma City Fort Cobb Anadarko Carnegie-Fort Cobhates Aredarko Carnegie Mountain View Gravemont Norman Purcell Oklahora Whitefiek Hobart

Flood Waters Eb b at Dallas and Fort Worth Storms Go On

Oklahoma City May 19 flood dispatch lists closed highways across Oklahoma with numerous washouts and one-way traffic. Dallas Fort Worth flood recovery continues as Trinity River recedes. Fort Worth reports water supply struggles, levees in place, and relief measures underway amid tornadoes in the Texas Panhandle.

Dallas Fi. Worth Oklahoma City Highway Department TD A. Rm U.S. 66 Sapulpa Heyburn Bristaw Depew Tulsa Minen Creek U.S. 7 Sapulpap Qwasan Choutests State li Skiatook S. 5 Sand Springs Keysiong Deamright Osltor By & Bridge Washintt Leonard Pryor U.S Chickasha Fof Bradley Washita River U. S Anadarko Cracemont Whiteoread Creek Alex Little River Walnut Creek Blanchard Asher Pear Sor U. S. 77 Purcell Pond Creel Bridge Newcastle Limited State Logan County Dear Mireek Cal Fort Worth Trinity River W. C. Jones Worth Dalles Beauford Fort Wayne Ind Texas Panhandle

The Pessimist Debate Over Age in One Basket

A fragment expresses skepticism about consolidating ages into a single measure, arguing the idea overlooks individual differences and fails to capture varied circumstances. The brief lines suggest organizational or group concerns about a unified age approach.

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