This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1952
Page
4
Classified snippet lists subscription rates for Ada Oklahoma publications including yearly mail options and prices. It notes carrier delivery and mailing outside Oklahoma, with references to Ada’s post office classification and department contacts.
The piece notes record drought and fire damage in the Southwest, with Arkansas suffering millions in timber losses. It warns of heavy crop and livestock income loss, potential need to reseed pastures, and uncertain rainfall timing before spring. Southeastern Oklahoma’s quick recovery is highlighted, while overall outlook remains discouraged.
The piece argues that predicting election outcomes is guesswork, notes shifting popular support, and reflects on tax impacts and public attitudes. It contrasts American fear of guns with Polish Communists, remarks on voting patterns, and jokes about Hollywood marriages and Truman. It closes with anecdotes about farmers and wells.
Benjamin Fairless of U S Steel suggests employees could buy control of their company or even own it and appoint managers. He notes stock availability issues but says shares could be found over time. He adds thoughts on opinion versus fact and critiques free enterprise versus socialism.
The nation elected General Dwight D. Eisenhower as leader for four years, lauding his wartime leadership against Nazi forces and his postwar roles. His career, combining military success and diplomacy, signals strong capability to tackle Korea, UN effectiveness, and domestic deficits while facing future tests.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower carries New York State with 3,851,975 votes to 3,044,648 for Stevenson, a margin over 800,000 as state totals hit a seven million voter record. New York City aids Stevenson but cannot halt Eisenhower’s upstate surge amid Liberal party cross-endorsement and Progressive votes.
Former President Herbert Hoover issued a statement saying Americans have ordered a change but the hour of victory is no time for recrimination or exultation. He noted the problems ahead are greater than those debated in the campaign and expressed faith in Eisenhower and his supporters for solving them. He added that the nation prays for success in the new task.
U S Secret Service agents moved to guard General Dwight D. Eisenhower after election returns assured his win. Agents waited at his Commodore Hotel campaign site before accompanying him and his wife to Columbia University residence at 3 15 a m EST. The force will protect the president and immediate family and extend to the president elect. Springfield Illinois was prepared to take over Stevenson if he had won.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that Americans drink more coffee than people in the rest of the world combined, highlighting the nation’s strong coffee culture.
Washington reports that Eisenhower's victory is expected to sustain anti-Soviet U S foreign policy, shift emphasis to Far East measures, and push Korea policy. He plans a Korea visit soon, stepped up South Korean military training, and may advance changes in State and Defense Departments with Dulles as a leading candidate for secretary of state.
Seven screeching primates escaped their cage at a local theater and spent the afternoon chasing pigeons near a voting station in Bartlesville Oklahoma. One monkey was recaptured late in the day, while the others dispersed across downtown.
New York reports a generally favorable near term economy despite election uncertainty. Buyers market and easing inflation are seen by the National Association of Purchasing Agents and National City Bank. Manufacturing jobs rise, profits for 525 corporations exceed 1951, and Christmas Club payouts exceed 11 million participants.
D J Dippold of Oklahoma A and M extension predicts a market rebound as cattle prices stay low, with buyers urged to act amid a down corn market. Panhandle A M beef cattle improvement program opens at Goodwell November 1 for purebred breeders, while 4 H Achievement Day honors 77 000 Oklahoma members.
Oklahoma results show Democrats winning five of six congressional races while Eisenhower carried the presidency in the state. Only Republican seat goes to Rep. Page Belcher amid a 1951 redistricting. State questions on veterans bonus sales tax and voting age appear decisively opposed.
Abilene Kansas erupted in jubilation as Dwight D. Eisenhower won the presidential election. About 3500 residents filled downtown streets, fires crackers and bands played into dawn. Mayor Amos Shivers declared a holiday and schools planned a day off. Residents prepared telegrams and anticipated Ike’s inauguration in January.
About 150 ministers and lay leaders attended the Ardmore District Conference at First Methodist church Sulphur. Dr William H Wallace Jr opened with routine reports for 33 churches and Dr James A Major spoke on Missions in Chile noting 75 percent lack vital faith.
Queen Elizabeth II in a Parliament address vows the closest and most friendly relations with the United States as a cornerstone of British policy. She calls for an early Korean armistice and reiterates continued British forces in Korea under UN ideals.
The National Geographic Society reports that England has 18 Smiths per 1000 people while the United States has one Smith per 100 people. The finding compares naming frequency across two nations.
On Marajo Island near the Amazon River delta cowboys navigate dug out canoes to herd cattle during the rainy season. The ritual showcases region’s riverine ranching.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.