Opinion notes on law and politics and a local obituary
The column critiques the practice of elevating U S attorneys to the Supreme Court and warns against insider bias in judging. It also discusses agricultural brush clearing in Oklahoma and the use of chemicals. The piece ends with a tribute to architect Robert F Ferguson who supervised the Mary Hurley hospital at Coalgate and died before its dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Stations
Robert F. Ferguson
Mary Hurley
Coalgate
Bob
Ferguson
Presidential Power and the Risk of Overreach
The piece argues President Truman exceeded constitutional or statutory bounds by seizing the steel industry and warns that future leaders could usurp power via executive actions. It notes war without congressional declarations and contemplates dangers if a future president misuses inherent powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Supreme Court
Congress
White House
Right to Vote Comes With Duty to Study Candidates
The piece recalls historic limits on suffrage and argues citizens must study candidates and issues before voting. It notes the unexercised right and emphasizes an obligation to vote intelligently, then presents a misattributed three sentence quote by Charles Fletcher Lum as not credible.
Greenboro Class Helps Deserving UNC Woman Student
A Greens boro North Carolina class started four years ago a welfare project aiding an unnamed Girl at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina. The student later revealed she was class council president and the effort is praised for its positive outcome and lack of resentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
North Carolina
Woman’s College
University of North Carolina
Credit With Care And The Pitfalls Of Overuse
The piece argues credit, used properly, aids living but overuse risks embarrassment and recessions. It cites Ada example of overbuying and notes 1929 panic as context. It suggests education in cramming as useful for leaders and public speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Political observers doubt GOP appeal to Democratic voters
Observers note Republicans need a large share of Democratic votes to win, yet some leaders resents any aid from former Democrats. Washington writers question this stance, while an exchange cites Actress wins divorce as a headline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Model 1960 oil field aims to boost recovery via unitization
Austin May 20 A Houston oil consultant Martin G Miller unveiled a model 1960 oil field at an oil recovery conference focusing on unitization to maximize oil and gas recovery. His plan outlines staged testing and underwritten drilling to map the pool and begin controlled production, with per well rates tied to field behavior and edge water dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Houston
Martin G. Miller
Miller
Expectant Mother Survives Accident Near Salt Fork River
In Kiowa Kas a car with an expectant mother and three others overturned in three feet of water near Salt Fork River bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Munsell were killed. their expectant daughter in law gave birth soon after and is reported well. Another daughter was uninjured. Cause of the crash is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiowa, Kas.p
Salt Fork River Bridge
Ray Munsell
Amarita
Okla
Drunkenness Tops Weekend Arrests
Drunkenness led weekend charges with 13 arrests noted by city police blotter. Eight cases were drunkenness. other charges included possession reckless driving no license and two disturbances. Total fines reached 109 dollars for the period.
Atoka Board Announces 1952 53 Teacher Appointments
The Atoka board of education lists near complete faculty for the 1952 53 school year. George Morrison named superintendent. High school staff includes Ernest Carter T I Wilson McDonald Luke Benton and others in English math and shop. Junior high and grade school assignments follow with principals and departmental assignments. Dunbar separate school also receives principal and teachers across subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka
Atoka Board of Education
George Morrison
Ernest Carter
Wilson McDonald
Luke Benton
R. R. Holcomb
Donna Badgwell
Home Ec
Francise Spring
Roberta Jacobus
Margaret Hames
Norma Jean Smith
Ivan Harrison
W. C. Elliott
Wallace William
Nanny Lou Dodson
Zane Marie Heath
Max Norval Lowe
Roscoe’ Bruce
Anna Messick
Robert Plumlee
Wallace Williams
Oliver Baldwin
R. O. Sumter
Hazel Haraway
Robbie Damron
Rubye Johnson
Nola Belle Andrew
Audie McPherridge
Ruth Andrew
Hazel Mayfield
Cassie Williams
Novella Elliott
Harvey Weeks Jr
Pauline Brockmeier
Bill Chitwood
Zelma Hudgens
Dunbar
T. F. Spigner
Willa Bruner
Velree Watkins
Blanche McCutcheon
Pearl Watkins
Lawrence Lewis
Arnice James
Presbyterian Assembly Prepares for Meeting in New York
Preliminary proceedings for the 16th annual General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America begin with a pre-assembly conference. About 2,000 leaders attend sessions from Thursday to Wednesday at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church with evening meetings at Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden to mark the Board of National Missions 150th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Assembly
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Carnegie Hall
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Board of National Missions
Burning Truck Closes Highway Near Sapulpa
A burning truck on U.S. Highway 66 west of Sapulpa halted traffic both ways yesterday. Driver Neville A. Norman, 25, Turley, escaped unharmed after a rear cab fire erupted following a muffled pop. Sapulpa firefighters extinguished the blaze. the vehicle was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapulpa
Okla
U. S. Highway 66
Here
Neville A. Norman
Turley
Jack McKenzie
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada
Local ad column highlights higher returns for invested Ada funds. Ad buyers seek better value with longer-term placements and larger commitments. Small businesses and individuals explore option pricing, duration, and frequency to maximize notice reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
State Lets Last Pike Turnpike Contracts in Sapulpa Gap
Oklahoma City officials announced the final contracts for the Tulsa to Oklahoma City turnpike were awarded. S. E. Evans Co. of Fort Smith won 1.4 miles of grading and drainage for 647 714 dollars, and Amis Construction Co. Oklahoma City received 455 983 dollars for 2.1 miles of drainage and grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
S. E. Evans Co
Ft. Smith
Ark
Sapulpa Gap
Amis
Smith, Ark
Amis Construction Co
Evans
Sapulpa
Continental Oil Co
Phillips
Cities Service
State Highway Commission
Contingent of 45th Arrives in Seattle From Korea
A 45th Division contingent arrives aboard the Pvt. Joe P. Martinez in Seattle. The list includes many Oklahoma soldiers with ranks from private to sergeant, from towns such as Pauls Valley, Muskogee, Beggs, Tulsa, Ardmore, and Oklahoma City. The roster spans numerous units and hometowns as they disembark from Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Korea
Joe P. Martinez
Kenneth R. Abbott
Pauls Valley
James E. Alberty
Muskogee
L. D. Aldridge
Beggs
Carl D. Alexander
Oklahoma City
Louis Alexander
Asher
Frank W. Albritton
Charles N. Allbritton
Tulsa
George Anderson
Porum
Kenneth W. Anderson
Charles H. Arbuckle
Eufaula
Aubrey Archer, Jr
Ada
George E. Archer
James E. Armstrong
Morris
Dave R. Arnold
Henryetta
Charles L. Atkinson
Ardmore
Clayton H. Austin
Guthrie
Lloyd K. Ayers Jr
B. J. Baker
Duncan
Walter A. Barrett
Louis Barr Jr
Paoli
John R. Barter
Manitou
Lindsay J. Barton
Bob E. Beals
Edmond
Donald K. Bell
Cleon V. Bennett Jr
McAlester
Clarence C. Benson
Heavener
James H. Berryman
Holdenville
Richard A. Billbe
Bristow
Donald E. Bishop
Freedom
Bill C. Blaylock
Poteau
Jack W. Bloomer
Myrl W. Bloss Jr
Leon J. Boling
Hugo
Arlen F. Bristol
Perry
Curtis R. Britton
Caddo
Allen L. Brook
Sapulpa
Raymond M. Brooks
Blanchard
Bobby G. Brown
Overbrook
Douglas Brown
Earl G. Brown
Wetumka
Fred G. Brown
Hinton
Gerald L. Brown
Raff
Baron D. Burkhalter
Lane
Kenneth R. Burns
Springer
Junior M. Burt
Mountain Park
Donald A. Calvin
Tishomingo
Wesley Camp
Wewokz
Willis W. Cantrell
Lawton
Merlin L. Cantwell
Ringling
Donl L. Capps
Allen
Robert H. Carson
Bixby
Clarence S. Carter
Checotah
Otto N. Carter
Broken Arrow
Clifton V. Carver
Elgin
Patrick W. Cauthen
Enid
Edward L. Cavender
Durant
George R. Cerny
Ferman R. Chandler
Jess M. Chandler Jr
Edgar H. Christian
Elmore City
Robert E. Claborn
Shawnee
Robert D. Clark
Grant
Frank G. Coggburn
George K. Collins
Melvin P. Collins
Ponca City
Herbert L. Collinsworth
Duncen
Ernest L. Combs
Chickasha
Clint T. Cook
Duane R. Cook
Vestal S. Cook
Thomas E. Cooper
Carl D. Cordell
Ft. Gibson
Ralph Cordray
Billings
Ronald M. Corley
Claremore
James L. Cox
Alve
Harry A. Craig
Charles B. Curtis Jr
Norman
Hershell Dabbs
Kelly Dabbs
R. L. Dalton
Stillwater
Bobby G. Dan
Jones
Robert G. Daniel
Pears Valley
Billy M. Danley
Frederick
James M. Darland Jr
King
Marlow
Billy G. Dodson
Cromwell
J. C. Dolph
Robert W. Dolton
Hurschel L. Dooly
Billy J. Dorrell
Weston D. Dowling
Billy V. Dudley
Walters
Bobby Dudley Jr
Stilwell
Homer L. Duncan
Okemah
Robert A. Dupler
Cache
Melvin O. Durbin
Dewar
Morris E. Dyer
Stigler
John H. Dykes
Herbert Ezgle
Clarence L. Edmondson
William B. Eggleston
Paul D. Ellard
Olen D. Erwin
Melvin E. Espy
Watonga
Norman Factor
Konawa
Keith R. Farrell
Cushing
Billy J. Ferguson
Midwest City
Carl D. Ferguson
Lyal R. Ferrall
David C. Fisher
Jerry D. Flanagan
Marietta
Ray K. Fleming
Denver C. Flowers
L. A. Flowers
John T. Floyd
Floyd D. Ford
Cowen
James E. Ford
Isaac N. Foster
Frank L. Gibbs
Johnnia E. Gibbs
Robert L. Gibbs
William L. Gilbert
Billie J. Goodwin
Elmer L Gordon
John E. Gormley
Chand
Kerr Seeks Idaho Delegation Shift at Democratic Nominating Convention
Senator Robert S Kerr predicted a top four finish on the first ballot at the July Democratic National Convention. He claimed Washington delegates’ lack of instruction helps him and reported Idaho may tilt 12 to 15 votes his way under the unit rule. Idaho's delegation remains un instructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Robert S. Kerr
Kerr
Washington
Estes Kefauver
Oklahoma
Spokane
Salt Lake City
Irz Masters
Language notes show potato word origins and priest contraction
The National Geographic Society explains that potato first described the sweet potato and later the white potato though the plants are distantly related. It also notes that priest is a contracted form of presbyter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Political Announcements Pontotoc County Offices
List of Democratic primary candidates for Pontotoc County offices on July 1 1952. Includes Sheriff J D Gaar Ray Goodwin James C Baze Court Clerk Abe Holloway Chas Rushing County Attorney J Blaine Gilbreath W Barney Ward County Assessor Uva Cummins Corporation Commissioner Ray C Jones Congress 4th District Gene Davis Representative No 1 J W Huff George Buster Harden Representative No 2 George R Collins Bob Dumont I Jake Blevins.
Oklahoma veterans listed in state service roster
A long column names numerous Oklahoma service members with ranks and hometowns including Pfc Elmer R Graham from Eufaula Sgt Gene W Graham of Oklahoma City Cpl Henry L Gray from Oklahoma City and many others from towns such as Ardmore Norman Tulsa Lawton Chandler and Stillwater. The roster includes ranks from Private First Class to Captain and highlights wide geographic distribution across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer R. Graham
Eufaula
Gene W. Graham
Oklahoma City
Henry L. Gray
Jess A. Grey
Crescent
John S. Gray
Frederick
Jimmy J. Greenwood
Ardmore
Paul E. Grider
Wade Griffin
Hugo
Howell D. Grissom
Sulphur
J. D. Gr
Muriel Harjo
Henryetta
Nolan W. Harper
Tulsa
Edward Harris
Grant
Harold G. Harris
Jack L. Herris
Durant
James E. Haught
Sapulpa
Billy G. Hawkins
Dover
Reynold D. Hayes
Muskogee
Wilson T. Hearn
Donald R. Heath
Jack J. Hedrick
Donald R. Henderson
Warren S. Henderson
Edmond
Bill Hernandez
McAlester
Leonard V. Hicks
Geary
Jesse G. Hill
Moore
John W. Hill
Clinton
Kenneth D. Hill
Midwest City
Louis J. Hill Jr
Walters
William F. Hill
Ada
Billy B. Hinkle
Richard F. Hobaugh
el Reno
Ernest R. Holbrook
Alfred S. Holman
Calvin
Donald B. Holt
Shawnee
Hubert B. Homer
Boswell
Johnny C. Homer
Beth
Walton M. Humphrey
Cordell
Elmer I. Humphreys
Carson W. Hurn
Idabel
Edward Smothchey
Mill Creek
James H. Ivey
Konawa
Charles S. Jackson
Edward B. January
Norman
Carl R. Johnson
George F. Johnson
Henry Johnson
Stilwell
Leon Johnson
Pauls Valley
Melvin Johnson
Calvin P. Jones
Donald H. Jones
Lawton
Leonard Jones
Utica
Orson M. Jones
Stillwater
Robert F. Jones
Wayne Jordan
James F. Jump
Elgin
Cecil E. Kelley
Clarence D. Kelley
Kenneth L. Kendrick
Alve
Glenn R. Kensell
James C. Ketchum
George C. Key
Mayes O. Key
Locust Grove
Glen F. Kinzey
Prague
Doyle L. Kittrell
Vacation Bible School Dates Announced by Southwest Church
Mack Lyon announces the 1952 Vacation Bible School for May 26 to June 6 at the Southwest Church of Christ. Classes run 9 to 11 a m each school day except May 30 with one adult class and transportation provided. A final day picnic is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Lyon
Southwest Church of Christ
Johnston
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ADA Weekly News
W. D. Little
Ada Omail
U. S
U. S. Supreme Court
Ditoria
Charles Fletcher Lummis
Oilman Pictures
Atoka Board
Presbyterian Group
State
Pike
Pontotoc County
J. D. Gaar
Ray Goodwin
James C. Baze
Abe Holloway
Claud Bobbitt
J. D. (Dow) Thompson
Bob Austell
Bill Peck
Chas
J. Blaine Gilbreath
W. Barney Ward
UVA Cummins
Ray C. Jones
Gene Davis
For Representative No
J. W. Huff
George Buster Harden
George R. Collins
Bob Dumont
Jake Blevins
Vacation Bible School
Robert Doyle Atwood
Marie Cravatt
Allan Smart
Wewoka
Lorene Chancey
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