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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

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Airport Hangar Set for Brilliant Scene Over Three Nights

The Jaycees plan a three night aviation show at Chawneay Air with an all weather road to handle heavy traffic. A new walk from the parking area to the hangar is under construction to guide visitors and ensure safe entry.

Chawneay Hag- Ric Ferking Jaycee Tombers Jaxtees Chamber of Commerce Goanedl Thursdas Wangat Harigan Jaycees

Big Steel Doors Open Air for Industrial Show

The Ada Industrial Show opens at Nangar building near Clean cey Airport with more than 40 booths. Vendors showcase wares as the Tayere sponsored event runs Thursday through Friday night, featuring Al Jolson act, broadcasts on KADA and WHAD, and dance and magic acts. Booths sparkle with decorations and live demonstrations, aiming to be the state’s largest industry show.

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Wednesday Rain Tiny Totals Suppress Harvest Progress

The report notes light rainfall across the region with scattered showers totaling about 0.3 inches in parts. A colder late afternoon brought a chilly 5 degree feel as wheat harvest began in various counties and drought-affected areas.

Hemi Weidner State Employment Service Altus Lawton Comanche County

Ada High Awards Assembly Friday

Ada High holds an awards assembly Friday in the auditorium. Principal Trige Brodie stresses recognition for past year achievers and perfect attendance across twelve years. Students named to Oklahoma Honor Society and National Honor Society receive awards for academics and activities district wide.

Ada High School Tt Celack Trige Brodie Wall Reserve Oklahoma

Northeastern State College Fraternity Elects Leaders

In Tahlequah on May 27 Curtis Moker of Cutlimeville was elected president of the Northeastern State College chapter of Alpha Chi, with Mary Din Bover of Husted named vice president and Sey Banhant of Kenta elected treasurer, as the new contingency leadership team.

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Weather Forecast Fragments From Shahoman Page

Fragmentary weather note shows cloudy conditions with hints of warmer Friday night. Partial names and terms are unclear, but the fragment suggests a forecast for the Shahoman area with elevated temperatures and possible light winds.

Ada Whiteway Lights Go On In Advancement Step

Ada marks a new whiteway system with a 7 50 pm switch on Wednesday as Breyer Jim Spencer flips the switch before a damp crowd at Mai and Broadway. Officials say installation costs to the city are zero for new lines, with old system costing about 316 000. City save about 166.17 yearly while maintenance remains. Spencer outlines government per capita costs and Ada’s population growth potential, with hopes of 8 000 more residents by 1950. Chamber of Commerce notes improved lighting source unity. several Oklahoma city officials and local managers attend despite rain short program. War-saw note follows about FrancePoland trade zone agreement worth 80 million in vehicles and goods, coal payment by Poland.

Neve Downt Ada Wednessay Breyer Jim Spencer Mai Broadway Oscar Parker Spencer Enn Spencer Chile Gaxrimmert Parker Breil Ots Keith Marshall Matager Ada Chamber of Commerce Emil Wyatt Joval Okahoma Gas Etertric Company LS. Bruimpus Oklahoma Highway Patrol A. 2 Chomgh Minager Arelmon Les F Mer Baroles Guire Hom Holten- Ville Harald Pierce Ardmuré

GM Wage Deals Tie To Living Costs Aims

Washington May 27 James Marlow reports GM's first wage agreement ties pay raises to living costs. The negotiated plan aims to lift workers' wages automatically with inflation, potentially guiding other automakers amid strikes at Chrysler and stalled talks with U S Steel. Critics warn real gains depend on cost trends and purchasing power beyond day to day expenses.

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Dr A Linscheid Confers Degrees On College Grads

Dr A Linscheid presided at a college commencement, with 78 percent of degrees in education. Oklahoma A and A College president Dyy G Bennett delivered remarks, praising educators nationwide and urging graduates to seek enduring moral standards amid rapid change. Musical interludes and formal exercises followed, as W B Marrison presented degrees.

Dr. A, Linscheid Phu Liv Selreit Dyy G. Bennett Oklahoma A A. Collece Linscheid Bennett Smith Bennett Rast Central Concert Singers Franceme Pooree Uegardt Michaeli Mauviel & Davis T.R. Preadwell Misn Victor Hatfield St. Luke's Episcopal Cmuch Robert Pinegaddleby W. B. Mam Rison

Tulsa Water Main Burst Strikes City Supply

A major water main break in Tulsa disrupted supply across a square mile, cutting pressure and flooding sewers and basements. Thousands faced low pressure or outage as crews worked to isolate the break and restore service to affected neighborhoods.

Tulsa Tulga

GOP Limits Trade Pacts Time and Powers

Washington May 27 UP Sensley Vandenberg Michigan senator warns against a House backed provision giving Congress veto over future trade pacts and extending the act for up to two or three years. Debate rages as GOP leaders push a one year extension while Democrats push limits and public hearings.

Washington Sensley Vandenberg Michgal Vandenberg Senate Cll Congress Vane Ross Sion George Aranenette Falt Ohio Regubbeen House Ways and Means Committee Tatt Roy Burkley

Oklahoma City Workers Strike for Overtime Pay Claim

In Oklahoma City on May 27, workers demand funding for three shifts after Hattie Stevens of Central State Hospital Norman quits to avoid more than eight hours. She says she earns 85 cents per hour and faces lengthy shifts, sparking state action debate on wage and hours.

Oklahoma City Rome Cmncelion Mes Hattie Stevens Central State Norman

Egypt Cemetery Notice Amid Quiet Public Walkers

Citizens are urged to visit the Exyit graveyard on Friday to clear the premises before the May observances. The notice mentions Decatarina and the Sunday, May 3 deadline, with cemetery procedures explained.

Egypt Exyit

Furious Battle Along Jewish Supply Lines

Washington battles erupt as Senate and House launch probes into Voice of America broadcasts. Officials dispute program control, while lawmakers vow thorough investigations into alleged libel, sabotage, and the funding and management of wartime propaganda efforts.

Carl Gurley Dies At Home Funeral Friday

Carl Gurley, owner of the Barris Howe baybey shop and revndert of Aduginee RID, died at his home 518 East Sixteenth Wednesday wish. The Powrah will be held Fri elivye ab frevy ite ud I svithy butt to follow im Rosedile cemetery with Monsanie honors. He came to Ada in 1908 and was a master mason since 16 at Buke Oklahoma. He served in Ada Lodge and was chaplain of Ada Wyekge toa 1DHd. He joined First Baptist church of Duke in Isl and was ordained deacon in 1933. He moved membership to the First church here in 1944. He is survived by the widow two wv S, A Phompson, a sister Mrs Judge Duke.

Carl Gurley Barris Howe Frielivye Rosedile Monsanie Bern Cowett Inghredert Mimacck Adda Im Bayboving Buke Okla Ada Lodge Tre Duke Dodo MM Ada Wyekge First Baptist Church of Duke Isl Mir Phompson Judge Duke O Hay Gilftin

Name Four 4-H'ers To National Meet

Four Oklahoma 4 H members were named today by extension directors to attend the National 4 H Camp in Washington. The selected youths include Mae Andy from Kay County, Glen Thrash of Custer County, Kevin County, and Raymonse Luel from Logan County.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma

King Abdullah Tours Jerusalem in Holy Sites Visit

King Abdullah of Jordan visited Jerusalem on May 27 touring the Holy Sepulchre Calvary and the Mosque of Omar, amid crowds in the Old City near the Jewish Quarter. The event drew thousands as security and processions marked the historic pilgrimage.

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City Plans Survey of Needs on Water and Sewage

Ada city leaders and the Ada Chamber of Commerce discuss upgrading water distribution and sewage facilities. A survey of the sewage disposal system and a possible new plant southeast of town are examined to relieve the current plant and handle future growth.

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NBC writer defends scripts amid discharge claims

Rene Sorgiz, NBC script writer on Voice of America programs, says he was not responsible for the scripts. In a telephone interview he claimed the writing was assigned by Alberts and Gandero, who allegedly directed the content. NBC reported Sorgiz was relieved of duties and later resigned.

Rene Sorgiz NBC Voice of America Borealm Alberts Gandero Gasdarn

Committee Recommends Brannan for Secretary of Agriculture

The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously recommended Charles F. Brannan for Secretary of Agriculture. The nomination, pending full Senate confirmation, would succeed Clinton P. Anderson who resigned to pursue a Democratic Senate bid in New Mexico. Brannan is the current assistant secretary of agriculture.

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Battles Rock Latrun as Jews and Arabs Clash Near Jerusalem

A Jewish broadcast from Cairo reports heavy fighting along the Latrun and Bab El Wei supply line between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Arab forces allegedly killed 800 Jews while pushing reinforcements from Jerusalem sectors. The Voice of Jerusalem says the battle is fiercer than the defense of the Holy City. Arabs shelled Jewish positions inside Jerusalem as talks for a truce fail, with Arab leaders warning of harsher battles unless ceasefire holds.

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Mrs Mayme Field Named Stratford Postmaster

Mrs Mayme Field was installed Tuesday afternoon as postmaster of the Stratford post office replacing Miss Jessie Shi who had held the role since May. Field has previously worked at the public welfare office in Pauls Valley since June 1s9.

Stratford Maye Field Jessie Shi Togt. Mus. Field Public Welfare Ot Pauls Valley

Th' Pessimist: Folky Figures in Modern Photos

A cryptic note reflects on the folk figure pictured in album art, comparing old and new looks. The piece hints that the familiar character appears outdated amid changing tastes and humorous public reexamination.

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