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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

2

Russia Accuses US of Interference in Greece Crisis

Lake Success Sept 277 Soviet delegate Gromyko denounced the United States as meddling in Greece and pursuing armed intervention. He claimed Washington seeks to undermine the U.N. by backing Greece and called the policy dangerous. Poland urged condemning the Marshall plan and US agents in Europe were accused of recruiting labor for slave work.

Russia Uned Greece United States Andra A. Gromy le Tole United Nations Assembly U.N United Nations Gromyso U. S Gisoctiers Greeve Turest Security Council Trotman Albania Bulgaria Yugoslavia Cay Poland Socist Franklin D. Roosevelt Chaltenord Purone Ukraine

Scribner Held For Trial Over Holdup Of Portland Bank

Scribner, 30, was held today in lieu of bail after appearing before U.S. Commissioner William Hulsey on a federal warrant from Portland, Ore, charging him with participation in a $3,000 hold up of a bank there May. Tollette faces related charges in Oregon and Oklahoma records indicate additional state charges. hearings set for November 13 and preliminary dates noted for Scribner and Tollette as cases move toward federal court in Los Angeles.

Bakersfield Calif Sophat P—Sam Scribner William Hulsey Parteland Ore Bank Portland Scribmer Fedarsteharse Oakland Cing Tot- Tetre Sion Fedecs Tollette Sweet Home Doe Serry Bishop Hugo Ofla Abe Tollette Oklahoma Privon Bath Tolterte Federal District Court Los Angeles

Stephens County Oil Output Tops August Totals in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City official reports Stephens County production for Velma Penn area reached 887,618 barrels in August, second only to the Edmond-Hitler field. Daily averages and July-August comparisons highlight stronger oil activity in the region amid statewide production data.

Oklahoma City Spi Lawrence Alof Owlaunt Gention Stephens County Edmond-Hitler Boytele Uly

Fast Central Concert Singers Organize For Season

East Central Concert Singers form mixed voices after Madrigal Club legacy. Miss Hawkinson heads music, with Helen Finnell and others joining as seven members are selected. Busy schedule includes Pontotoc County teachers meeting on October 3 and a Christmas program at Adolph Kligh School with guests from East Central district.

Pranferto East Central Concert Singers Concert Singers Madrigal Club Ehe Lacae Seevier Rane New York Helen Hawkinson Thelma Hokey Margaret Michael Sonzangly Evelyn Clayton Estelle Worshen Rosemary Goss Sanford Bodger John Clayton Clayton Michael Foley Concart Singers Pontotoc County CFA General Assembly Ado Kligh Setrooi Hawkingom Gonéerts East Central Rict Agmany Ag Posstale

Oklahoma leads nation in new enlistments in drive

Oklahoma reported the week’s highest national total of 1 025 new National Guard recruits during the drive. Brig. Gen. Roy W. Nenny announced that Oklahoma verified 3 782 recruits nationwide, with Oklahoma’s 74 enlistments leading state totals in the period ending September 27.

Oklahoma City Ames Oklahoma Parruitine Roy W. Nenny Joo Renny Washington O. C Wessomanset Intry Chilorea

Shidler Man Dies in Highway Mishap

Alfred Lee Clemmons 24 was killed when a cow cart overturned on a highway near Shidler Oklahoma. Clemmons was en route home after discharge from the Marine Corps in San Diego and was riding with M C Rogers Pryor who survived with inquiries into the accident.

Shidler ALTUS Okla Sopho Alfred Lee Clemmons Clemmons Smidher San Diego M. C. Rogers Pryor

Ruhr Labor Leaders Plan Resistance to Reparations Dismantling

Berlin dispatch reports German trade union leaders in Hamburg vow no worker will aid plants aiding peace production as tensions rise in the Ruhr over proposed dismantling of factories for reparations. General Clay says lists target industry for removal will proceed despite German unions and Potsdam concessions.

Richart Essen Ruhr Armericam Holmag Kiel Hamburg Berlin Lucius D. Clay Amecwan Raparetrous Tevet Clay Usk Russia Germany Schweinfurt U.S

Duck Stamp Sales Net 13 Million for Wildlife Refuges

Washington reports duck stamp sales have raised 13 million for waterfowl restoration and refuges since inception. Revenue supports acquisition and maintenance of refuges including 15,000 acre Hog Island Marsh near Wisconsin and Laguna Atascosa and Santa Ana refuges in Texas. Oklahoma opens 1947 football with 33 teams and four newcomers, each plays four games.

Washington Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Hunters Mosey Hogion Marsh Waupan Wis Estatist Boricom Naw Onak Vite Lake Missouri Mongo Swamp Sutter Carop Laguna Atascosa Santa Ana Texas Norman Universite of Oklahome Temutat

County 4-H Club Girl Recalls State Fair Trip

Shirley Wail, 4H County Secretary, recounts a trip to the State 4-H Fair with fellow county girls. She notes judging contests, demonstrations, livestock shows, and the Midway Carnival, praising mentors Miss Mote and others, and expressing resolve to win a future trip back.

Merle Lorede Payne Doris Binkly Wands Keeling Miss Mote Walle Chester Whitesow Mike Jock Chester White Noom Homa City Baer Pa Adams Eras Lanne Mr. Stags Luker Midway Shirley Wail

Mt Louis to Cut Down on Payroll

Mt Louis faces major cutbacks as 700 of its 8,590 civil service workers are dismissed to trim deficits for the year ending next April. The mayor plans reducing water and street department operations, halting extra revenue measures, and delaying services while asserting health and property will not be harmed. The move follows the Missouri Supreme Court ruling invalidating the city income tax, seen as the primary cause of the fiscal squeeze.

ST. Louis Aloys PL Kauzmann Meyer Kardhann St. Bontsan Mayer Missouri Supreme Court FRE FSF Phe Washington PBS Doe Calry Nossiale

Tishomingo Votes On Bonds Tuesday

Tishomingo taxpayers will vote Tuesday, September 30, on three bond issues totaling $93,000 for water, sewer, and street maintenance projects. Trustees pledged they would not bid bonds above a set rate and hope bids come lower. The bond package covers $68,000 for waterworks extension, $22,000 for sewer extensions, and $3,000 for street maintenance equipment.

Tishomingo Ana Orie

Aircraft Parts To Be Sold at Tulsa Oklahoma

Tulsa notice announces liquidation sale of aircraft components. Items include compasses, shaiifers, Furl Wage testing ceruipirion gages electrical and hydraulic parts. Property located at Tinker Field Oklahoma City may be inspected Oct. 6 to Oct. 13 submission deadline details.

Tulsa Oisla Way Assets Administration Tinker Fiele Oulahoma City

France Opens Path to Saar Integration and Zone Merging

London sources say France plans to merge zones in Germany and seek political and economic incorporation of the Saar into France. Britain and the United States reportedly may back the move, contingent on reparations and frontier adjustments, with talks expected among four power ministers in London.

London United States Britain France Germany Imei Council of Saar Council of Foreiger Secon Saqr Fotemn Emene Geromarmy Gertroux Coun Ik Im Lando Nce Craver Saar

Burglars Busier Now-FB Makes Plain Householder Tips

A 1947 advisory outlines practical steps for homeowners to deter intruders. It covers securing entrances and ground floor windows, using lights, and ensuring family members verify visitors. It warns burglars casing homes and stresses calm, nonconfrontational responses if a break-in occurs, plus police and neighbor coordination after an incident.

Truck Weights In State Rise Fast

Oklahoma City September 27 May The average weight of trucks using state highways has more than doubled in the last ten years and traffic is rising sharply. Maurice Chow chief statistician of the state highway department reports. Highway Director H L Bailey says heavier cargoes are driving road deterioration and maintenance costs. The report notes road mileage built for lighter loads and smaller roads cannot handle current volumes. In 1967 weigh stations recorded 1 782 trucks averaging 8 181 pounds, compared with 3 088 trucks averaging PREASE pounds in 1967.

Gklanoma City Oklahoma Maurice Chow State Highway Department HL EL Bales Ladds Bailey Cling

One Down Two To Go From North Dakota Wolves

A husky wolf trapped Thursday night near Adele and Gracy Smith's area weighed about 6% pounds with a short tail. The other two wolves were reported nearby making noise along Factorw croel. They have killed chickens calves and even damaged watermelons. C B Winters lost calves but warns predators may raid again.

Wolk Gracy Smith Smith Srriah C. B Adele

Child Evangelist Ends Allen Meet After Eighteen Days

Rosa Mae Fortsom led a long Allan gathering at Alten the meeting ends with a special healing service tonight. Attendance has been high and sometimes overflowing at the Free Hourtess church. The article also notes careless smoking as a major cause of forest fires.

Rosa Mae Fortsom Alten Hourtess

Churchill Enlists US Lead Against Militant Communism

London Sept 27 Churchill endorsed United States moves against militant communism and urged rapid Palestine withdrawal. In a large address near London he blamed Soviet intrigues for upheavals in borders and UN paralysis, praising US efforts to defend freedom, democracy, and aid distressed Europe. He recalled his Fulton warning on Soviet influence and criticized Bulgarian and Indian events as signs of emerging violence and demographic turmoil.

London Winston Churchill United States Palestine Parite Relly Suaresbrook Churchill Amfedea United Nations Organization Pam Europe Churchil Fulton America Rusia Murdes Nikala Petkov Sofa Petkow Artimaz

Governor Defends Old Age Roll in Radio Broadcast

Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner defended removing from public rolls those not in need and rejected claims that demagogues mislead the public. He spoke in a radio broadcast amid welfare commission actions addressing the roll removals.

Oklahoma CIVY Roy J. Turner

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