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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
7
The record shows C L Oil Well Service Co a partnership of R W Ford and Coy Shortest seeks action against Continental Production Co a corporation et al in a civil case. Details of defendants and docket appear in the court filing.
The State of Oklahoma cites defendants in a land and lien foreclosure action filed by C. & L. Oil Well Service a co partnership. The petition seeks $3.67 plus 6 percent interest, $400 attorney fees and costs. Property includes parcels in Blocks 8 and 1 Jesse and Lot 1 Block 2 Jesse Pontotoc County Oklahoma. A leasehold and equipment lien is claimed with sale of assets to satisfy the debt. Proceeding dated May 21 1958.
A political column argues for tax equalization to empower local control, criticize centralization, and demand fair ad valorem assessments. The piece urges voter responsibility, local funding, and equitable payments by property owners, signed by Abe Holloway and Lawrence H. Green on 5-22-31w.
A year after farmers challenged unequal tax assessments in Comanche County Oklahoma the total property valuation rose from 23 million to 29 million. Equal treatment in valuations is established with revaluations in the Lawton area and a shift toward equal tax burdens.
The speaker argues most property owners shoulder too much of the tax burden. County officials urge placing all county property on the tax rolls at a fair rate to fund local government, schools, and improvements without relying on state handouts.
Governor Murray will lead a four week Central and South American tour in August to promote foreign attendance at the 1953 International Petroleum Exposition. He will travel with Oscar Irizarry, editor of Petroleo Interamericano, leaving July 31 visiting Cuba to Costa Rica and many nations.
Nassau County officials announced the death of Nettie Jenkins a former enslaved woman who died April 27 in Inwood New York at age 114. Born August 20 1837 in Edgmont North Carolina she was recorded as the widow Jenkins.
Washington debate on postal efficiency features Postmaster General Donaldson defending service as excellent in most areas against criticism from National Association of Letter Carriers led by William C. Doherty. Union claims cite overwork and rising deaths. others blame funding limits and Whitten Amendment constraints on hiring.
Oklahoma City faces potato shortages as grocers receive only about 30 percent of needed spuds. A black market has driven prices to about 20 dollars per hundred pounds, with government ceilings between 6 and 6.50. Officials, including Joe Whitaker, describe market activity as rumor fueled but growing. Four Oklahoma cases are cited in a nationwide OPA crackdown.
Iowa Democrats elected an uninstructed delegation to the Democratic National Convention. The 44 delegates carry fractional voting rights with 24 national votes. Kraschel and More were named delegates amid a contested selection process and debate over unit voting rules.
William A. Hall, 22, of Manchester Iowa, fell asleep while driving toward Chicago on Route 66 near Joliet Illinois. His car crossed lanes, struck a power pole, rolled back across the highway, plunged into an abandoned quarry 100 feet down, landing on all four wheels. He escaped unhurt and was fully alert after the crash.
The Want Ad notes higher yields for larger vested amounts in Ada in a ads column. It highlights scale benefits and encourages readers to invest more to receive greater returns from their deposits.
Senator Williams says the government spared Capone and his gang over one million dollars in back taxes. He cites Treasury officials admitting liberal compromises due to hidden cash and assets in legitimate enterprises, making tax collection difficult for racketeers.
In Cherryville Missouri officials of the Assembly of God express dual worry over Rev J J Ivie who has not eaten since April 20 and plans to fast until a world religious awakening or death. Ivie weighs about 120 pounds after losing 26. he has sometimes sipped water and barred physicians from his home. Church leaders from Springfield plan to visit to assess the situation and address public perception.
In Colombo the Trotskyite Reds led by Colvin R. de Silva lose to United National party in early voting as Stalinists win five seats. Prime Minister Senanayake’s pro Western faction gains ground, with supporters predicting near 60 of Parliament’s 101 seats as voting continues.
In Hadley Massachusetts Alden McQueston recalls how a harrowing mistake by his hired man ruined four acres of newly planted potatoes. The worker harrowed the wrong tract, scattering seed along the rows and destroying the crop.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced its spring series of nuclear tests caused no verifiable property damage with only two claims raised in the first six tests, both ruled out. Tests were scheduled on days to minimize shock impacts, following 425000 dollars paid last year to settle 81 damage claims in Las Vegas and nearby communities.
United States allocations of airwave spectrum in 1952 are expected to bring television to more than half the population. Officials project wider coverage as stations come online and households gain access to broadcasts across regions.
Rev Bruce C Thum praised as Americas greatest Indian evangelist will conduct an evangelistic campaign friday at 7 30 p m Rev Wassom pastor of the Pentecostal Holiness church announces the Sunshine Evangelistic Party will supply music for the meeting with more than 15 instruments including cow bells clarinet accordion bass fiddle saxophone broom buckets and bottles The musical evangelists are from Covington Kentucky Public invited to attend.
The Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. urged its 20 million members to oppose authoritarian trends and loyalty oaths while defending conscience and free expression. The 164th General Assembly also backed desegregation, opposed universal military training, questioned sending an ambassador to the Vatican, supported the United Nations, and urged economic aid over military buildup. As debate over loyalty oaths continued, critics cited McCarthyism and public investigations that harmed reputations without trial.
Dr Charles Spencer leads a state regents gathering stressing citizenship and a Christian foundation. Currin outlines regents as coordinating body to set standards as Oklahoma expands from three to 14 institutions under North Central Association.
A Dallas officer hunt for stolen radium was spurred by a man with a Geiger counter who reacted strongly at every drug store. Mrs Viola Hill, a store employee, revealed she had radium implanted by a doctor as a cancer treatment and warned she was radioactive.
Ada residents announce six marriages. Ted Billey age 21 weds Geneva Teague 18. Roy Lee Bernardi 22 weds Margarita Barrantes 19. Calvin Jamar 19 weds Geneva Sanders 18. Lloyd B Parker Jr 22 weds Kathryn Asseltine 18. Vernon Laxton 18 weds Ruby Horton 17. All take place in Ada.
An Oklahoma City man posing as a sailor was jailed after a misstep exposed him. He wore a white naval uniform but bright green socks, revealing his disguise.
DeLois King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T Bone King, is valedictorian of Tishomingo High School class of 1952. She led four years of scholastic achievement, edited The Defender, and held roles in plays while preparing to attend East Central College Ada. Patsy Graff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I W Updegraff, is salutatorian. She plays French horn, sings in the girls trio, wrote features, debated, and recently entered the State forensic meet. she plans to enroll at Murray College Tishomingo.
Raiders interrupted a 9 07 p m broadcast at Cornell University for eight minutes and tied up two announcers and held a girl engineer. The hoax bulletin claimed military orders and ROTC must report in uniform. No questions reported to Ithaca police as listeners realized the alert was false.
Churchill says American generals commanding the U N force believe they can hold a violent offensive and that a major attack can be met as danger estimates align with local authorities. He notes Washingtonmen compare to about half last July in strength.
Oklahoma City attorney builds chain of incidents detailing the death of Mrs. Igo, a Coal County pioneer, with the defense urging a heart attack theory. Igo, an ex convict and veteran, is married to Pearl Avanzini Humes, lived in Wichita before moving to town, and operated a scrap metal business. The jury's one hour 57 minute deliberation found him guilty and recommended life imprisonment, with sentencing set for May 31.
Demonstrations across Paris and Marseille leave police injured and civilians harmed. In Nice 22 civilians and three police hurt as protesters clash with authorities. Duclos faces charges as Brune cites proof of a Communist conspiracy during security talks.
POWs used a makeshift command post and dispensary from which they sent an abusive letter to Brig. Gen. Haydon L. Boatner, aiming to compel a visit. Boatner ignored the letter per policy, watched from distance as U N soldiers dispersed the disturbance, then prepared a report.
An army of workers in Moses Lake Washington began a 17 hour farm in a day project to kit out 110 acres for Donald Dunn a war veteran chosen by veterans groups. The operation includes pre fabricated house irrigation equipment and donated labor with 100 workers guiding land preparation and planting.
The Agriculture Department urges 300000 European migrant farm workers over three years to meet rising food demand as U S farm population falls from six million since 1940. Secretary Brannan says imports would not lower wages or displace Americans. dairy and livestock sectors seek experienced labor.
The House of Commons completed debate after 11 days on the finance bill. The measure raises wartime style revenue with 4,240,000,000 pounds sought via a 30 percent excess profits tax and a gasoline tax increase from 27 to 35 cents per gallon.
Oklahoma's jury wheel law passed a state supreme court test upholding officer Clarence Jackson of Wagoner County. Mrs. William B. Yochum sued for damages alleging wrongful death. The court ruled the act legal though its title lacks jury selection reference and judges must impanel juries only via the wheel unless both sides agree.
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