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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News discusses postwar shifts with air transportation reducing seaport dominance and expanding inland commerce. It notes floods in Arkansas and Mississippi River valleys test preparedness, and endorses flood control and fair freight rates led by Kerr and echoed by Ellis Arnall, urging timely rate reform.
A Sunday School reflection on First Peter 1 2 11 25 urges Christians to obey rightful laws even when persecuted, citing Jesus and Peter as models. It contrasts early believers with pagan society and calls for steadfast, honorable conduct amid hostile environments. The piece also notes a pause on poetry editorial aims and the scarcity of timely verse in modern newspapers.
The piece urges stronger soil conservation in Oklahoma with higher terraces closer together and permanent grasses to curb flood damage. It notes land left fallow to pasture helps reduce losses and calls for water impoundment near where it falls. It also discusses oil prices and the need for inflation control to sustain production during war.
By PHIL STOGNG. A Keo Sauqua Commercial Club luncheon draws a cross section of local farming notables. They discuss farm labor, milk production, deferments, and wartimefood needs, arguing farmers will feed the nation despite shortages and policy pressures.
Pon totoc county War Savings chair Sam Grant announces Scouts and Cubs will sponsor bonds and stamps sales to fund 700 hospital beds for wounded fighting men. Leaders cite a $70,000 goal and details on bonds and stamps required for beds, mattresses, blankets, and pillows.
Washington May 26 Three congressmen Weis Disneg and Monroney urged the army to adopt a more liberal stance toward football during war time against special training programs. They argued soldiers in college programs should be allowed to participate in athletics noting the navy permits similar activity.
Oklahoma officials received a donation of 50 000 vaccine units from Texas to immunize flood victims in eastern Oklahoma. Dr Grady Mathews said supply is adequate but would accept more if needed and noted 38 000 cubic cm have been dispatched to the area. Texas health commissioner Dr George W Cox made the offer.
Stockholm May 26 German forces move to reinforce coastal defenses in Norway amid feared Allied invasion. About two hundred thousand troops guard the coast with marine units. Oslo reports cite anti tank ditching torpedo nets and mine fields as fortifications.
The FDA said feed manufacturers fear corn shortages may force plants to close if supplies do not improve. Floods slow planting, tightening grain for meat, eggs, and dairy. eastern regions rely on midwest corn. A Decatur Illinois firm warned the tight feed market could push feeders to liquidate hogs and cattle, risking reduced future meat output.
London reports the British censorship office lifted the three day ban on transmitting quotations from the Daily Worker abroad to study the paper’s policy. An order preventing copies from leaving the country remains in effect.
The German high command claimed 95 000 tons of Allied shipping were sunk by U boats in the North Atlantic recently. The Berlin broadcast reported ships sailing singly or in convoy were sunk, with four more vessels damaged by torpedo hits.
Capt. Fred of Pineville Louisiana age 41 and Lt. W L Buzan aged 29 of Corona California were the army officers killed Friday when their plane crashed near Webbers Falls authorities said last night.
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