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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1948

Page

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Smith Realty Donates Steer for Pontotoc Dairy Day

Otlin Smith, long active in Pontotoc County dairy circles, donates a steer for the county dairy program’s dairy day dedication. He praises local business leaders and pledges ongoing support as the program advances, noting his son will participate and that the dairy herd aims to improve local farming and milk products for the community.

Otlin Smith Teirgoqunds Novembe Smith Pontotoc: County Pontotoc County Counry Hig San Nist

Truck Plows Through Wall In Pontotac Building Crash

A gas laden semi trailer driven by Sammy Perris loses control while attempting to pass another truck on a Pontotoc highway. The vehicle veers off the road, strikes a wall, and crashes into a building, tearing a 12 foot by unknown opening. The driver, John Lee of Oklahoma City, survives. another truck driver, Perry, escapes with minor damage. Local patrol reports describe the scene and immediate aftermath.

Pontotac Tishetingu Thaighway Patrol Sturigd Waller John Lee Oislahama Wielhin Aca Sammy Perris Pontoter Adit Perry Ewing Boule Wieshan Bips Ficke Holmes Rusky Lee

Parking Signs At Post Office Here

Fitterh minute parking signs are placed around the post office building and police chief Brett Smith says the parking law will be enforced. The new signs were installed and old regulations revived. Signs are permanent and easily read while parking. Complaints included motorists blocking exits and teaching others bad habits. The parking rule imposes a daily fee from weekdays and Saturdays.

Po- Nice Brett Smith Brida Pulion Department Wominibter of Gwaimass

Allen Woman's Daughter Dead in California

Mrs Pattly Dick Wad died Thursday morning near Fillmore California after several months of cancer. Her daughter Mrs Lidich survived with two sons Alia and Paul Je, mother Mrs Cembil and four sisters Julia Perry Las Vegas Shirley Fossey Kansas City Mrs Almeda Crain Dearings and Lucile Smath Los Angeles plus brothers John Bakersfield and Dow Crasit Dharan.

Bersny Crakab Able Pattlydick Fillmore Calif Mre Julia Perry Las Vegas Nov Shirley Fossey Kangas Cite Mrh Almeda Crain Dearings Lucile Smath Los Angeles John Bakersfield Dow Crasit Dharan

Weather Report for Oklahoma District

Weather bulletin reports considerable cloudiness with light to moderate flurries tonight and Friday. Strong northwest winds may gust to gale force in western areas. Central and eastern sections will be partly cloudy and cold. Lows around 15 to 25, highs Friday 35 to 42. Winds diminish northwest to southeast.

Oklahoma Central East Ion Lowe

Indian Student Indra Malani Exemplifies Courage and Ambition

Ruth Wimbile profiles Indra Malani a Bombay native who left home for education in the United States. She completed a BS in home economics at Oklahoma A and M College and is pursuing a master's while touring schools in Oklahoma. Her teaching tour compares Indian and American methods, noting India emphasizes fine handwork.

Ruth Wimbile Gir Indra Malani Miss. Malani Bombay India United States Oklahoma A MW. College Malan Miss Malani Aamd I Rt Univer Allahabad College United

Snow and Wind Sweep Oklahoma Statewide Weather Alert

Snow, cold rain hit Oklahoma panhandle and western regions with up to three inches of snow and high winds. Roads icy, visibility limited, travel advised. Guymon and Boise City report snow. temperatures fall to near zero in parts. Forecasters warn subfreezing temps and gales, with hazardous conditions overnight. In Enid, northwest winds push temperatures down as panhandle air freezes. Okinawa faces a typhoon threat with strong winds expected to brush the area later today.

Forgan Okla O'Dell Oklahoma Mawnien Panhandle Witter Regan Guymon Boise City Grand Ed O'Dell Arment State Enid Shipnery Chickash Amy

Government cuts potato price support amid high cost

Washington reports the government will reduce potato price support to 66 percent of the theoretical price next year, with growers limited to planting goals. The shift follows costly subsidies this year totaling about 10 million dollars, down from earlier highs as surplus buying and weak demand pressured finances. The move aims to curb overplanting and unprofitable supports while Secretary of Agriculture Brannan seeks 928,300 acres for next season.

Washington Browers Rt Tev Brannav Hey A. K. Gardner Maine Brapman Baskel

Reports Grow Of Victory on Suchow Front

Government spokesmen claimed complete victory at Suchow while noting Red forces in retreat The report described battle results as conclusive and cited heavy casualties for the communists as nationalists kept up mop up operations around Suchow Marine reinforcements moved toward Tsingtao to bolster forces nearby A Senate source in Tokyo discussed conference plans with Allied leaders but offered no firm details The outlook suggested Chiang Kai-shek cadre gained the upper hand though observers warned the outcome remained uncertain

K. Miles Suchow Gem Chang Liu-Shih Chang Guar Tsingtan U.S. Naval Shanghai Tsingtao Trom Tsinan U. S George W. Marlowe R-Nevw Tokyo Associated Press Tsingtao Onglas MacArthur Madders Plon Nanking Bale Foy Fist Nanking Chiang Kaguce

Knutson backs higher corporation income tax plan

Rep. Knutson of Minnesota calls for a sizable rise in the corporate income tax, proposing about a one hundred sixteen hundred million dollar hike from the current 38 percent on earnings over thirty thousand. He points to steel and other large firms as overmaking profits and argues excess profits taxes harm small corporations. He warns against reinstating wartime style excess profits taxes and notes the matter to be handled by the new Ways and Means chairman.

Rowglas Cornell Washington Knutson R-Minn Knuutson Knutsort Thas Congressional Committee Carnton Steel Minnesota Congress House Ways and Means Cocmittee Hep Doughton Atein Truman Budge Trabier Rep Diegell

Britain seeks UN action on Bernadotte plan for Palestine

In Paris a British spokesman said the United States delegation supported a UN resolution backing Count Bernadotte’s plan to divide Palestine. The plan would create a conciliation commission to supervise borders and handle acting mediator Ralph Bunche’s tasks, with a technical boundaries group to outline frontiers subject to Arab Jewish agreement. Debate in the committee was brief with McNeill, Castro, and Khoury speaking, and Prince Faisal warning Arabs would not accept a Jewish state. France Faisal accused Czechoslovakia of aiding munitions to Israel during the conflict.

Paris United Nations Folke Bernadotte Palestine United States Connciliation Commission Security Council Ralph J. Bunehe UV. N. Truce Commission Oks Boundaries Board Count Bernadotte McNeill Brie McNcil Hector David Castro el Salvador Faris E Khourk Syria Uring France Faisal Saudi Arabia Prince Faisil Czechoslovakia Eastern Europe Tel Aviv Israel

Kansan Wounds Two Men Sought In Oklahoma

Wellington Kansas reports two armed men were wounded and captured after exchanging shots with a city policeman. The suspects A D Pott and Hay Dee Smith Little were identified. a 22 rifle and a 38 automatic were used. They hijacked two filling stations and a cafe and fled toward Wellington before a pursuit in a back alley ended with both men wounded and arrested. A Texas tagged car and stolen plates were mentioned in the chase.

Kansan Oklahoma Wellington Kas Oklahoms Jimmie Bitte Little A.D. Pott Hay Dee Sma Oklahoma Highway Patrol Pond Creek Okla Sabe Baries Smith Little Adder Pist Waurika Lewis Coox Pha Kaid Texas Aps Trac

Apply Now for Sales Course

Friday is the final day to apply for the Ada Chamber of Commerce retail sales school. Applicants must visit the Chamber office between 2 and p.m. for a pre school exam. About 30 applications already filed. Ada merchants plan to provide 128 extras for the Christmas season training 182 workers. No charge for the course. Instructor M J DeSen ning of Stillwater.

Ada Chamber of Comimerce Chamber Chamber of Commmerce Ada Stamis Mannay Ter M. J. DeSenning Stillwater

Library Program Being Postponed

Postponement of the Oper Yougse and book review planned for the Ada Public Library for Friday nightly announced. The display by school children and groups will remain at the library through Sunday. Death of Frank Neal, father of Mrs. Inez Richmond, eased decision to postpone the Open House and review. The first free public bath in this country was established in Chicago in 1904.

Ada Public Library

Turkey Prices to Rise as Shortage Hits Holiday Demand

Turkeys will cost more this year with 16 percent fewer birds available for Thanksgiving. Wholesale prices climb as demand remains strong, with 1 to 20 pound toms at 43 to 44 cents per pound and hens 65 to 68 cents, while total supply falls about 20 percent from last year and cold storage stocks drop 30 percent.

William Terris Cuscagg Department of Agriculture Turkey Forney Agriculture Department

Six Indicted in Liquor Conspiracy in Oklahoma

MUSKOGEE Okla Nov 16 Federal grand jury indicted six persons on conspiracy to violate U S internal revenue laws. Arrest warrants expected for four including Sheriff Eddie Briggs Eugene Andrews Harley Greenwood and Velta Peters. Paynes cousins Fred and Guy Payne and Miss Peters were also indicted with bonds posted earlier. Justice department inquiry followed undercover alcohol tax investigation. President Castro seeks congressional approval to travel to explore a Central American union.

Muskocee Okla U. S Tom McSpadkten Eddie Briggs Eugene Andrews Harley Greenwagd Vella Peters Saim Chester Norman J. F. Beavers Pai Roy J. Turner Muskoogee Eudie J. Briggs Wene Andrews Beigas Andrews Fortrest Brewster Harley Greenwood Riger Fayetteville Ars Velta Peters Miss Peters Liberty Shim) Payne Bignte Guy Payne

Jaycees Skip Ada Christmas Decorations Plan

R L Gosneth president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce said the Jaycees will do nothing this year toward decorating Ada for Christmas. He noted funds could not be raised and said other parts of the Christmas program will continue, including Santa Claus visits to nearby towns and a long running program for children at Byng Baptist Orphanage. London report says Princess Elizabeth and her infant son are doing well per doctors.

R. L. Gosneth Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Ada Gasnelh Jaysees Santa Claus Pea Baptist Byng Schoo

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Pontotoc Allen Okinawa Suchow Front Britain U.N Bernadotte Girike Fostal Boston Mass Pastelfica Faisal Seys Epwars Curtis Saak Review Chicaeer San Salvador Castro Castaneda Zt Salvadors Congress Usad London Elizabeth Sre Tong
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