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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

7

Bradley argues no military objection to easing limits on Chiang forces

General Bradley told Senate committees there is no military objection to allowing Chiang Kai-shek to use nationalist forces from Formosa to harass Communist China if American troops stay out. He said U.S. forces would require strategic shifts to back MacArthur’s Korea plan and noted ongoing risks from Soviet pressure, predicting world tension would continue.

Washington Onar N. Bradley Bradley Foilers of George D-Ga Senate MacArthur Far Eastern Georg Formosa Harrass Carina Chiang United States Manchurian Russia Ferrosa Europe U.S Moscow Armed Services and Foreign Relations Bredley Joint Chiefs of Staff Korea Defense Marshall

Troopship and Tanker Collision in Fog Off Port Angelus

In thick fog off Port Angelus in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the U S N S Py and the L P St disir collided injuring no one. The troopship bound for Korea with replacements sustained two gaping holes in its bow while the tanker incurred only minor damage. Troops will be removed for transport elsewhere, with number aboard withheld for security reasons.

Seattle Union U.S. N.S. Py Sadao Munemori L. P. St. Disir Port Angelus Strait of Juan de Fuca Military Sea Transort Git Company MSTS

Guatemala Reopens Frontier Dispute With Belize Reference

The Guatemalan government announces reopening of the frontier dispute with British Honduras Belize due to alleged historic claims. Guatemala had entered a 1948 claim to the territory. Belize name usage is ordered to be used in official references.

Guatemala Des Guateingla British Honduras Guatemala Honduras Belize

Kansan Jet Ace Becomes Teacher After Historic Victory

Capt. James W. Jabara of Wichita, first jet ace in history, shot down six MiGs in Korea, then relieved from combat to become an instructor. The double ace, who also served in World War II with 133 missions, flew to Japan after the victory as the news spread. His family, including wife Nina and two children, cheered the feat from Texas.

U.S Europe Japan Yalu River Jabara Wichita John Jahara James James Jahara Nina Carol Ann McKinney Tex

Reds Rip Pictures of Christ From Walls of China Churches

Chinese nationalists report church walls in Red China are being stripped of pictures of Jesus and replaced with images of Mao Zedong and the Red Chinese flag. The order, issued by Peiping’s religious affairs bureau, also targets Apostles and biblical figures as imperialist symbols and dissolves Christian groups funded from the United States. It cites Dr. Frank Price, a Southern Presbyterian missionary, and vows probes of foreign preachers for alleged cooperation with foreign aggressors.

Taipeh Formosa China Mao Tze-Tung Nationalist Defense Ministry Communist Religious Affairs Bureau Peiping Reds

Sasakwa School Faculty Re-Elected for 1951 52 Term

Sasakwa announces the re-election of the entire faculty for the 1951 52 term. Recipients include superintendent C D Gaines principal H M Bull and several teachers led by Mrs Howard Moran and Mrs Mary Miller. Also noted is an aside about trutiles a gastronomical delicacy described as a mushroom fungus.

Sasakwa Sasakwa School Board of Education C. D. Gaines H. M. Bull Howard Moran Mary Miller Otto Doner Robert Fahrny Roy Mahan Alvin Potts Bill Bradley

East Central State College Banquet Dazzles Juniors and Seniors

The East Central State college junior senior banquet drew about 115 attendees Saturday in Knight Hall. Spring decor featured yellow candles and cut flowers from Ada Garden clubs. Miss Beverly Byrne performed a novelty number, and toastmaster Carl Doss introduced Rupert Millner and sponsors. A musical program preceded the prom in the Student Memorial building with a gold rose bud motif and a life size graduate figure at the ballroom entrance.

East Central State Sollege Knight Hall Ada Garden Beverly Byrne Carl Doss Rupert Millner Noel Wyatt C. F. Spencer Muss Dorothy Summers Gordon Allen

Pilot killed by air scoop at air show disaster

Lt Thormes A. Kirkes, 26, of Layton, Ok, was killed when the suction of a jet plane air scoop pulled him into the mechanism at Westover Field Mass during an armed forces day air show. An airforce spokesman said Kirkes walked in front of an F-B6 fighter plane as thousands watched.

Westover Airforce Sase Mass Airforce Thormes A. Kirkes Layton Kirkes

St Klein Returns From Korean Tank Duty

1st Lt John Klein Jr. of Ada Oklahoma, a veteran of Europe in WWI, arrives home from Korea after serving with a tank outfit. He describes the rotation plan boosting morale as soldiers expect return after a period in combat zones. He spent time at Sasebo Japan en route and will report to Fort Lee after 30 days leave.

John Klein, Jr Jatin Kein South Rennie Ada Korer St Klein Korer Jay Europe Korea United Nations Srances Wetumka Oklahoma University Sasebo Japan Fort Lee

Adonis and four hirelings plead no defense in North Jersey dice dynasty case

Joe Adonis, dubbed one of the seven czars of crime, pleads no defense to New Jersey gambling charges and seeks mercy. Four alleged hirelings also enter culmilar pleas as trial preparations continue for a $1,000,000 dice operation. Judge Leyden accepts the pleas finding no difference from guilty pleas. Defense lawyer Selser notes Adonis and Salvatore Sollo Moretti never admitted principals but will throw themselves on the court. Adonis, 48, risks up to 78 years and $18,000 in fines.

Hackensack Joe Adonis John E. Selser Adonis Salvatore Sollo Moretti North Jersey

Tupelo Seniors in Their Final Week

Tupelo high school seniors enter final week with a Sunday senior sermon by Rev. Z E Webb of First Methodist Stonewall. Eighth grade graduation is Wednesday. Floyd Johnson is valedictorian and Jerry Greer salutatorian. High school grads Thursday. Yvonne McCurdy valedictorian and Lloyd Rayne Goss salutatorian among 14 seniors.

Tupelo Tupelo High School Z. E. Webb First Methodist Chorch Stonewall Floyd Johnson Harley Johnson Jatian Jerry Greer Walter Greer Yvonne McCurdy Brs Martin McCurdy Lloyd Rayne Goss Bmrs Ernest Goss

Million Starving In Kwantung Province

Taipei Formosa May 23 The China union press said that 1 000 000 persons are starving in the south China province of Kwantung.

Taipei Formosa China Union South China Kwantung

Korean War casualties list from Defense Department

Washington reports three more Oklahoma soldiers wounded in Korea along with several missing and cited fatalities. Names span Corporal Evertin Dragon Oklahoma City and others from Oklahoma City, Bixby, Lawton and Tulsa. Missing include First Lt. Delbert Laxton and Leonard Wakeen among several others.

Washington Oklahoma Defense Department Evert Dragon Oklahoma City Pic Leca S$. Dickson Yian James Grogs Bixby Pyts Aiahonoza Rannetts Robert A. Mead Awren

Highway accidents claim two lives in Oklahoma

Two fatal crashes and a severe injury occurred Sunday in Oklahoma. Guy M. Jones Jr., 23, of Elk City died when his wife Lanora Jones 29 collided with newlyweds William Cannon 33, Lilly Grubb 24 near Elk City on State Highway 73. Ervin Gilbert 25 of Beaver died in a separate crash east of Harper County. The toll raises Oklahoma’s 1951 traffic fatalities to 18, sixteen of them within the past year.

Oklahoma Guy M. Jones, Jr Elk City Ervin Richard Gilbert Beaver Farmer Jones Lanora Fern Jones Tesdon William Anderson Cannon Durham Lilly Lou Grubb Custer City

Red Chinese Buyer Group in Berlin

United States occupation authorities report a communist Chinese purchasing mission in Berlin aims to obtain strategic materials from near German manufacturers. Measures include roving military police, stricter documentation, transfer of a customs unit, and closer inspection of trucks at checkpoints with UK French and West Berlin cooperation. Senator O Connor said the mission seeks strategic supplies in West Germany.

Berlin United States Howard P. Jones UA Mission Office M. P West Berlin Jones Sen. O'Connor D-Md West Germany

Man Drowns In Pond Near El Reno Oklahoma

Earl Surdivant, 23, of El Reno, drowned Sunday in a farm pond 10 miles southwest of El Reno. His body was recovered at 4 a.m. after workers using grappling gear located the body in the water near the pond.

EL Reno Okla Earl Surdivant Here

Body of Sulphur Marine Bellamy Returned From Korea

The body of Corporal Howard D. Bellamy is being returned from Korea after he was killed in Seoul fighting. Arrival is expected Monday with services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Pietist church officiated by Dr. Charles E. Moers and Rev. Elmer Gray. Burial at Oaklawn Cemetery with Danner Funeral Home in charge. Survived by parents Clyde and Mrs. Bellamy, two sisters Mrs. Jo Tes and Bobby Nell Fox, and three brothers John C, Clyde Bellamy Jr, and Ralph Edward.

Howard D. Bellamy Korea Marin Seoul Calvary Pietist Church Charles E. Moers McKinney Tex Elmer Gray Oaklann Danner Funeral Home Cpl. Bellamy Sulphur Sulphur High Smish Marine Corps Jtates Clyde L. Bellamy Jo2 Tes Bobby Nell Fox Oklahoma City John C Fort Cobby Clyde Bellamy, Jr Shawnee Ralph Edward Bellamy

Ada widow Mrs. W. El. Patteson dies after fall

Mrs. W. El. Patteson, long time Ada resident and widow of early grocer, died Sunday from injuries suffered in a fall. Funeral is Tuesday at 2:20 PM from First Baptist Church with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Fannie E. Miller of Sand Springs, sons James and Dad Patteson of Ada, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

W. H Patteson Ada First Baptist Church Rosedale Patteson Brunswick Triplett Pattersons Okmulgee Oklahoma James Dad Patteson Mary Elizabeth Holland Oklahoma City Frances Nelton Dorothy Breeden Bill Miller

Funeral Tuesday For W B Hodgens

W B Hodgens 68 of 416 East Fourteenth died at Valley View hospital Monday morning after a three week stay. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 from Criswell Funeral Chapel with burial in Rosedale cemetery. Born in Greenwood Arkansas he moved to Oklahoma then Ada from Wister in 1928 where he ran an insurance office later worked at Pemberton Bakery and retired five years ago. Survived by widow Elizabeth Hodgens and several children siblings and grandchildren. he was a Mason and former Ada Kiwanis and Chamber member.

W. B. Hodgens East Fourteenth Valley View Hospital Criswell Funeral Chapel Rosedale Cemetery Mr. Hodgens Greenwood Ark Okisnoma Ada Wister Pemberton Bakery Leo Flizabeth Hodgens Carless Wadlington Adairs Burton Gindstaff Eusice Jerome Ft. Smith Bill

OGGE Launches New Sulphur Plant In Oklahoma

Oklahoma Gas and Electric officials unveiled a 10 million dollar generation plant near Sulphur, with ground work starting this week. The project aims to triple local electricity output and will require 350 to 400 workers during construction, with 25,000 company employees and 60,000 stockholders overall. A weather-impacted ceremony featured leaders including Senator Joe Bailey Collins, and Sulphur High's girl sextet performed.

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Durin SS. Aere Julphur SH 18 Texoma Joe Bailey Coll Bigrest Kennads Assu Oe Sennady Gene Friers Sulkin High School Jo Dean Spurl Xk Margie Aten Beth Ward Charlsie Mobley Joy Robb Perigo Greeson Marilyn Gentry

Cattle Receipts Slide at Stockyards as Price Controls Take Hold

Chicago May 21. Cattle receipts at 12 major markets were light today as new price controls took effect on live cattle. USDA estimated 41,100 cattle were received, compared with 77,700 last Monday and 68,800 a year ago. The order requires packers to limit average price below January levels, part of a drive to cut beef prices by October 1. Officials say early trading showed no sharp effects yet, with light receipts expected after last week’s rush of finished cattle.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Attle Office of Price Stabilization

Prisoners Riot at Escape-Proof Utah Pen

About 200 inmates and eight guards were held hostage as rioting prisoners roamed Utah’s new escape proof penitentiary for four and a half hours. Two guards escaped by climbing down torn-sheet ropes. six others were freed after talks with Warden Alvin Severson and the corrections board. Damages were estimated between 50 000 and 200 000 dollars with no fatalities.

Point - OF - the - Mountain Utah New Biot’ Penitentiary Alvin O. Severson Board of Corrections Leslie D. Burbidge Severson

Tornado Struck Olney Town Faces Heavy Losses

Olney Texas residents pick up after a tornado ripped through the western cattle and farming center. Two killed Mr and Mrs J T Temple, about 100 injured. Red Cross counts 54 homes total losses 71 with major damage 13 damaged. Mayor Hartman estimates damage at over 1.5 million dollars.

Olney Tex Thia J. T. Temple Red Cross E. C. Hartman

Real skunks fail to imitate TV skunk antics in backyard incident

Pasadena report describes four year old Gayle Shatter watching a TV show skunk on screen. Yesterday she spotted a real skunk and a baby skunk in her yard. The animals behaved far differently from the TV portrayal, prompting surprise and cleanup.

Pasadena Calif Gayle Shatter

Early Propagandist Genghis Khan Spying Network

The Encyclopedia Britannica notes that Genghis Khan built an extensive spy system to prepare campaigns. The source emphasizes a propaganda oriented approach and organized intelligence network.

Genghis Khan Ais Encyclopedia Britannia

Ada Woman Injured In Auto Accident

Ada woman Erma Ebrite, 40, was injured in a Saturday morning crash at Fourth and Ash. Her car, driven by Watson, was struck on the right side as Ebrite traveled south on Ash and Ebri 631 West Third collided, pushing her from the vehicle. She was taken to Valley View hospital with cuts and bruises but no serious condition.

Fourth Ash Erma Ebrite Valley View Hospital George Ebrite Tex West Third Ebrite Watson Mra

Radioactivated Frog Fizzles at Calaveras Jubilee

In Angel's Camp California the Leaptron frog, precharged to emit atomic energy, failed to leap with any vigor at the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee. Leaptron, touted by Tennessee researchers, fell behind Perfect Circle owned by Lewis Fisher of Stockton California, while Oak Ridge officials stated their atomics were ineffective in boosting leaps.

Angel's Calif Mir Tennessee Techni Atomic Energy Leaptron Calaveras County Bioactive Atomic Tory Oak Ridge Tenn Perfect Circle Hig Lewis Fisher Stockton, Calif

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Vanker Kansan Christ Mao St. Klein Ek City Men and Beaver Red Chinese Buyer Group U. S Col. Bellamy W. el. Patteson OGGE Realiy Biz Wwamt Otter Danner Denner Chicago Erma Ebrrite Southeast Asia
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