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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
4
Ada area continues to adjust trade zones and territorial boundaries as reported by The Ada Weekly News. The piece details shifts in territory, local business notes, and community telecommunications information, naming local offices and contact points.
In this graduation season we urge focus on strengthening and preserving the American system. Emphasize enforcement against monopolies, refine laws, and renew dedication to the republic handed by Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson. Seek progress without radical change.
The article notes southern states expanding into paper manufacture led by Lufkin Texas and upcoming Alabama mill builds, with over a billion dollars invested and payrolls surpassing two hundred million annually. It also details Ada Oklahoma’s new precinct boundaries and questions voting district legality amid race for county commissioners, referencing local figures and cautious election commentary.
The piece argues the public school system is under strain from finance and changing expectations. It contrasts calls for more funding with demands to prepare students for trades and professions, notes private schools as alternatives, discusses tax burdens, and urges careful legislative choice to support broad public welfare.
Havana report discusses Cuba's political crisis with President Grau and General Prío. Reds face suppression as election plans amid fears of military intervention, with Batista era links and labor unrest shaping the convoluted power struggle in Havana's presidential scene.
A House Armed Services subcommittee unanimously approved a plan to push a 2000000 ton giant aircraft carrier, bigger than any ship, into production. Construction may take up to four years, with multiple engines and atomic-capable bombers. effort would divert funds from 12 unfinished ships and missile submarines.
The Offuhanm Congress of Parents and Teachers passes the year’s membership goal as Dorothy Whittlesey states 87,320 members with several new units forming for the school year 1947-48, totaling 461 members.
Arab rulers across Egypt Jordan Saudi Arabia Hejaz and Trans Jordan show a pattern of unity against Zionism yet face divergent interests. King Farouk, King Abdullah of Transjordan, and Crowned Princes Abd al-Halim and Abdul Aziz are cited amid shifting alliances and past Axis relations. The piece notes regional dynasties, rivalries, and the Islamic world’s struggle for influence in Palestine.
In Oklahoma City on May 15 the state Supreme Court is expected to rule next week on the Progressive Party status. The key issue is the petition sufficiency to place the party on the ballot and a suit to require the state election board to list 18 presidential elector candidates.
City plans to install new required pool equipment this summer to meet stricter state safety codes. Improvements include circulating pump and chlorinator, pool cleaning and painting, pre entry showers, toilets, sinks, and sanitary facilities. State health department reviews and licensed engineers must approve all changes before use.
Governors Dewey and Stassen clashed in Portland on whether the Communist party was outlawed in czarist Russia. Dewey cited Russia as first to outlaw communists, while Stassen argued the Bolshevik party and its followers were not outlawed and that Lenin and Trotsky’s factions split from the Russian social democratic party after 1917. Historian Baltaly noted the organizational split and later shifts in party status.
Five Oklahoma farmers will be named master agronomists in a ceremony at the annual Oklahoma A and M agronomy day program tomorrow and Thursday. The awards honor service to Oklahoma agriculture and crop production. Dr H Bennett, A and M president, will present the medals and certificates. Eleven awards were presented in the 1947 program. Selections are made by staff members from the A and M agronomy department, Oklahoma extension service, and the Oklahoma coop in proacement association.
Oil journal reports U S crude output averaged 4 500 barrels daily lower for the week ended May 15 with eastern areas leading declines. Indian fields, California and Nebraska show drops, while gains occur in Colorado Wyoming and Kentucky. Texas and New Mexico hold steady.
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