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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
4
Dangerous Practice Sparks Call for Ethics Reform
The piece warns that Nixon era incidents prompt reexamination of ethics for public officials. It condemns officials accepting favors from those with business before them and argues against any exchange of value. It advocates public rejection of favors, regardless of their size, to improve government efficiency.
My Vote Matters The Call To Exercise Ballot Duty
A civic exhortation urges all citizens to vote in the approaching election. It warns that a single vote could determine state outcomes such as Oklahoma or Illinois results, emphasizing studying issues and exercising the right especially for women voters. It notes registration is only the first step toward casting a ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Oklahoma
Ike
White House
Traveling by Hitches and the Parking Dilemma
The piece argues that central city access and parking demand will push drivers to park at a town of under 50 000 inhabitants and commute by train to work or shop. It notes historic city layouts lack parking and that parking hotels fill spaces once used for buildings.
Oklahoma in doubt as campaigns push in September and October
The piece notes Oklahoma as competitive this year with both parties chasing votes. Democrats focus on the southern half while Republicans target the north, as both Vice Presidential candidates appear late September and both Presidential contenders plan October visits. The outcome remains unsettled amid strong campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
The Byrnes Shift in South Carolina Politics
The piece analyzes James F. Byrnes switching support to Eisenhower and its potential impact on South Carolina politics. It weighs loyalty to party versus national service, notes Byrnes’s historic roles, and predicts the state’s strong Democratic tilt may limit his influence, with future shifts uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Byrnes
U. S
Supreme Court
Truman
John C. Calhoun
Neighbors Build Community Through Local Service
A reflection on Ada residents supporting the Chamber of Commerce and Community Chest. The piece emphasizes work done by volunteers, funded by local donations, and urges neighbors to participate to improve schools churches streets and services. It argues local funds yield greater impact when managed at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Ada
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce and Community Chest
Passing political thoughts on Senator Nixon expenses
The writer notes a lack of criticism from other U S senators toward Nixon accepting expense money. They suggest some senators may need extra funds beyond government pay, either from personal wealth or relatives. They imply a senator covering costs might hesitate to criticize others legally seeking extra money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
U. S
Washington
Fall colors in southeastern Oklahoma brighten late October
The column notes the Nixon incident as a catalyst for calls on lawmakers pay and expenses while predicting fall colors may be muted by smaller leaves and drought yet optimism remains that late October through November could rival other regions in beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Grass Hay Baled by Nearby Residents on State Roads
Grass cut along State roads is baled for hay by local residents rather than the highway department. The note suggests repeating this annually as it yields feed instead of burning the grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Two New Bible Versions Debut Across Protestant and Catholic Traditions
George Cornell notes two major Bible releases U S Protestant Revised Standard Version completed after 15 years, and Catholic Confraternity Version of the first eight Old Testament books published. Changes include modernized language and removal of archaic forms, with several verse comparisons across Genesis Proverbs and Romans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cornell
New York
New Confraternity
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Douay
French Runways Repair to Meet Schedule Amid Delays
NATO says three U S Air Force bases in France Chaumont Toul Rosiere and Laon Couvron have defective runways. Repairs are to proceed on schedule with only very slight delays to restore use for American jet operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
U. S. Air Force
U. S
Chaumont
Toul- Rosiere
Laon-Couvron
NATO
Supreme Headquarters
Here
Rent Controls Flip In Allentown Then Return
In Allentown Pennsylvania rent controls were lifted by the City Council after extensive hearings but were restored about two hours later when federal authorities designated the city a critical defense area under a 1952 law. Rep Karl C King was informed of the federal decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Karl C. King
Steel Shortage Slows Oil Wells Below Goal
Oklahoma City report says steel shortages from spring strike cut yearly drilling goal of 50 000 wells. Weekly completions fell from 900 to 725 due to tubular goods lack. A W Thompson says current average about 800 wells weekly. F W Brigance of Fort Worth elected president of the American Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
A. W. Thompson
American Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors
F. W. Brigance
Ft. Worth
Rowan Drilling Co
Inmate Joins Kiwanis Club to Escape Prison
Hutchinson Kansas a State Reformatory inmate Mack M Stipp 23 serving a forgery term slipped into civilian clothes stolen from the laundry and walked out with Kiwanis delegates during a tour of the reformatory about 225 Kiwanis convention delegates were present Supt Roy M Frost reported the escape underway yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Kan
State Reformatory
Kiwanis Club
Crew to Pay For Boy's Treatment
The crew of the heavy cruiser Bremerton gave $9,450 to 9 year old Jimmy Weers of Bremerton Washington who was badly burned last May while refueling his toy locomotive. The fund was raised on ship after six months of Korean action and was given through the Bremerton Sun to support the city’s needy. The money will help cover skin grafting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
Bremerton
Wash
Bremerton Sun
Jimmy Weers
Daily Oil Output Reaches New High
Tulsa report shows the weekly average of crude oil and condensate rose to a new high of 6,508,475 barrels. Increases occurred in Wyoming Illinois Colorado Oklahoma Montana Arkansas Michigan New Mexico Florida and others while major declines hit Kansas North Dakota Louisiana California Indiana Utah Mississippi Kentucky Nebraska. Production was unchanged in Alabama the Eastern fields and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Oil and Gas Journal
Wyoming
Illinois
Colorado
Oklahoma
Montana
Arkansas
Michigan
New Mexico
Florida
Kansas
North Dakota
Louisiana
California
Indiana
Utah
Mississippi
Kentucky
Nebraska
Alabama
Texas
Adlai Stevenson Joins Truman Campaign Train Stop
Adlai Stevenson boarded President Truman's campaign special at Stanley North Carolina in buckskin attire with a feather headdress. The man, described as an Indian and Gros Ventre scout, is said to be 81 to 86 years old and bears an English name linked to a Cleveland era vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai Stevenson
Truman
Stanley
N.C
Adlai
Gros Ventre
Grover Cleveland
Scout Executive on Field at Atoka Leads Growing Program
Scouting in Atoka county has expanded rapidly with 130 new recruits and four new units last year. Leaders include Troop 91 sponsors Methodist Church with Jack Dale, Wallace Williams. Troop 93 and Cub Pack 93 sponsors Christian Church with Chester Sparks, Jack Latimer, Earl Scott. Rotary Club backs Explorer Post advised by Ed Bolls serving 16 youths. Other troops exist in Bentley and Caney, with Dunbar Colored School adding a troop and pack led by Lawrence Lewis and Casey Thomas. Blanche McCutcheon and W. Dale Stone lead Atoka Scouting, now serving Atoka, Coal, Marshall and Johnston counties. A Get Out The Vote effort begins October 4 with window cards, followed by doorknob hangers on November 1 urging voting. Future plans include Thanksgiving Camp at Camp Simpson, a Scout Exposition, and participation in the National Jamboree. Leading organizers include C. C. Stephens, J. A. Dowlen, C. A. McCall, O. W. Busby, W. C. Elliott, Fauster Lovelace, Bill Sample, Charles Castille, Robert Cates, Luke Benton, Wilson McDonald, Sam Stephens, and O. and E. committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka County
Atoka
Methodist
Cntiren
Jack Dale
Wallace Williams
Christian Church
Chester Sparks
Jack Latimer
Earl Scott
Rotary Club
Ed Bolls
Bentley
Jo Payton
Caney
Bob Trent
Dunbar Colored School
Lawrence Lewis
Casey Thomas
Blanche McCutcheon
den Mather
W. Dale Stone
Coal
Marshall
Johnston
Camp Simpson
C. C. Stephens
J. A. Dowlen
C. A. McCall
Fittstown News Social Roundup Includes Visits and Parties
Longview Texas residents Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Furgeson and Mrs. Ad die Probish of Odessa visited Mr. and Mrs. Oren Cherry. Fittstown Methodist church members attended a meeting at Ashbury church in Ada. Oren Cherry and Sebra joined the Oklahoma City state fair trip. Lowell Ross was hospitalized at Valley View after falling ill. George Penick hosted his sixth birthday with Phyllis Barnes and Debra Sliger among guests. Ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Furgeson
Longview
Texas
Addie Probish
Odessa
Oren Cherry
Fittstown Methodist Church
Asbury Church
Ada
Sebra
Oklahoma City
George Penick
George Lee Fuiday
Phyllis Jean Barnes
Ada, Lanny
Debra Sliger
Shirley Davis
Mary Lou Jackson
Weekend Visits and Council Attendance Highlight local ties
Dot Delaplain of Norman visited her parents Mr and Mrs J L Delaplain. Luther Wilson and Corky attended the Durant Ada high school football game Friday night with John Gibson from New Mexico visiting Finis Logan’s family. Sunday guests included Lloyd Stettler and Kathryn Stettler of Hugo along with Joe Conley Jr and Floyd Glover families from Sapulpa and Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dot Delaplain
Norman
Mrs
J. L. Delaplain
Luther Wilson
Corky
Durant
Ada High Schools
John Gibson
New Mexico
Finis Logan
Lloyd Stettler
J. R. Ross Jr
Kathryn Stettler
Hugo
Henry Glover
Joe Conley Jr
Sapulpa
Floyd Glover
Ada
Marker Family Spends Weekend With Cole Kin
Mr and Mrs Ruedell Marker and their children from Velma visited over the weekend with Mrs Cole and Mr Cole her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruedell Marker
Velma
Sam Cole
Visits Across Oklahoma Family Notes
Mr and Mrs Lowell Hooks and sons stationed at Fort Sill visit Mr and Mrs Charley Hooks and family. Funeral for Mrs Sarah Richardson of Tupelo attended by Debra visiting Mr and Mrs Bill Baldwin Holdenville and others. Marshall McGehee visited relatives in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Lowell Hooks and Sons
Fort Sill
Charley Hooks
Calvin Brown
Ab Davis
Lottie Penick
Rufus Davis
Sarah Richardson
Tupelo
Marshall McGeehee
Oklahoma City
Murray invites Gatlin to discuss Oklahoma Civil Defense
Gov. Johnston Murray invited former deputy Civil Defense director Or Rin W. Gatlin to discuss the defense setup. The invitation came Sunday after radio chatter prompted by returning amateur operators. Gatlin had resigned amid a dispute with former director Glenn D. Poarch. Poarch resigned and Lew Chatham took over. Murray said Gatlin offered aid and that he provided his phone number for a possible appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Orrin W. Gatlin
Civil Defense
Oklahoma
Gatlin
Glenn D. Poarch
Miami
Poarch
Lew Chatham
Claremore
Murray
Spicing Two Pounds of Apples for Sauce
A half teaspoon cinnamon a half teaspoon nutmeg and one eighth teaspoon mace suit two pounds of apples. Add sugar to taste and finish with a dash of salt to brighten the flavor.
Mrs J J Walker 87 Pioneer Baptist Minister's Widow Dies
Altus Oklahoma obituary notes the death of Mrs J J Walker 87 widow of a pioneer Baptist minister. Services will be held tomorrow at the First Baptist Church in Pauls Valley.
Cub Scout Leaders Sought as Work in Pontotoc County Expands
Cub Scout work in Pontotoc County grows with 786 eligible boys and 250 registered Cubs. Current 60 leaders could double participation if more adults volunteer. Packs sponsored by churches schools and PTAs. Ada has multiple sponsors and a new pack will be sponsored by St Luke Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ada
Willard Pta
Washington School Society
Horace Mann Pta
First Christian Church
Napier High School
St. Luke Episcopal Church
J. N. McKeel
Allen
Hilger Kifer
R. D. Calvert
Robert L. Bailey
H. B. Turner
Frant Reed
Five Charged Over Time Bomb Plot Aboard Mexican Plane
Mexican officials prepare charges against five persons over a time bombing on an Oaxaca bound flight of Compania Mexicana de Aviacion tied to illicit life insurance schemes. The blast injured two Americans, damaged flight instruments, and forced an emergency landing. Authorities say seven passengers were hired with forged jobs and insured for two million pesos. Emilio Arellano Achetelige surrendered. Paco Sierra and associates face arrests as investigators name beneficiaries and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion
Pan American World Airways
Oaxaca
Emilio Arellano Achetelige
Paco Sierra
Capital
Federal Atty
Francisco Gonzales de la Vega
Friends of
Soviet Azerbaijan oil quota slip blamed on crime
A top Communist official, First Secretary M. D. Bagirov, said eight months of short production in Azerbaijan's oil sector were due to criminal infiltration in the Southern Baku fields. He reported the criminals had been removed and that the industry would catch up to meet the year's quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet
Azerbaijan
Baku
Azerbaijan Party Congress
M. D. Bagirov
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
ADA Weekly News
W. D. Little
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Ada Evening News
Ada Okla
Kiwanis
Fittstown News
Lowell Ross
Valley View Hospital
Debra
Bill Baldwin
Holdenville
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