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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
3
Roy R. White writes from Yokohama about Tokyo in ruins seven tenths burned, widespread homelessness and food shortages. He notes Allied occupation aims, heavy bombing, and pervasive labor scarcity amid a tense postwar mood.
Governor Kerr recounts a quiet evening at the Governor's Mansion. He mentions receiving three letters and two telegrams including a protest over time change, a magazine subscription offer, and a rehearing grant for Cliff Thomas Norman. He accepts a speaking engagement and notes a interrupted bath due to a Washington call.
Peoria Illinois October 1 the Toledo Peoria and Western railroad resumed private operation after federal control lasting about three and a half years. A strike by locomotive firemen and engineers began with picket lines at the union station and yards but overall was calm. The dispute centers on continuing prewar working conditions under federal management with pay not in issue. McNear offered to continue existing rates and rules as permitted by law, while national VP Keiser said the proposal was rejected as loophole filled and typical of McNear. The men voted for a strike Friday.
Washington October 1 only one Truman proposal has become law Congress nears month two with fights delays and inaction across the agenda The surplus property board is reduced to a single administrator while debate continues on hospital aid wartime tax cuts and other recommendations The article notes licensing changes including fingerprinting and new processing locations with fees and deadlines and Ada patrols.
President Truman made an unprecedented daytime visit to the Supreme Court to witness Harold H. Burton of Ohio sworn in as associate justice. Officials noted no prior president entered the court during his term, as Burton joined the bench in a brief ceremony watched from the mahogany table near Chief Justice Stone.
Drivers licenses go on sale at the tag office with a new rule requiring each applicant to apply in person. Licenses are valid for two years and no proxy issuance is allowed as the state issues each driver a unique license rather than renewal envelopes.
In Norman naval air station an explosion in the ordnance building caused by a gas leak left two sailors dead and three injured. Capt. R. C. Young announced the fatalities as R. L. Sargisson 18, and Wauchula Fla. native E. Stewart Jr. 19. Injured were L. R. Ritter 21, with serious burns, Neil F. White 26, and George C. Miller 29. Firemen controlled the blaze. an investigating board reviews ignition causes.
Oklahoma soldiers liberated from Japanese prison camps named include Crouch of Stroud Dodd at Stroud Flanahan Jr. of Sand Springs Guyton of Sperry Hadley of Okmulgee Harmon of Tulsa Harrold of Edmond Haynes of Hitchita Hightower of Britton Hines of Bartlesville Hohl of Sand Springs Hornett of Tahlequah Howell of Eufaula Johnson of Smithville Knox of Tahlequah La Boon of Chickasha Miller of Hooker Munson of Newkirk OToole of Oklahoma City Spencer of Oklahoma City Thorn ton of Wewoka Welch er of Norman.
Lester G. Thomas is granted divorce from Bessie Omas and Eloise E. Taylor from Luke Z. Taylor. Edith Chambers ends marriage with Doyle J. Chambers. Barbara Elnora Thriffiley dissolves marriage to Thomas James Thriffiley Jr. Charlene Z. Kartvely separates from Joseph Kartvely. Ada News Classified Ads notes greater returns for vested amounts.
Lester Smith, formerly of Oklahoma City and the Douglas plant, becomes assistant county agent filling a vacancy. He started Monday, after working for the Chandler AAA office from 1938 to 1941. Hailey notes need in Pontotoc county, especially 4 H clubs, as Rouk serves in the Pacific. Smith will move his wife and child to Ada once a residence is found.
Central War Time to Central Standard Time prompts bus schedules to shift while stores keep 9 to 6 hours. Rail timetables remain tied to prior lines, causing confusion for workers and residents. Ada merchants insist operations stay 9 to 6, even as transit adjusts.
Governor Kerr and Mrs Elizabeth House of the W C T U address a large Ada audience at Ada Junior High School auditorium. They discuss local option votes and liquor consumption claims while criticizing liquor interests. The Ada Ministerial Alliance and local W C T U unit sponsor the event.
Pvt. David L. Colbert of Ada born, serving two years three months, visited his mother in Charles, S C. Pvt. Walter J. Grant, 20, born locally, 27 months in service with 18 overseas, fought Normandy, Belgian Bulge, Western Germany, Southern France with four battle stars. Cpl. Archie Carr Jr., 26, overseas 18 months, earned battle stars for Normandy, Belgian Bulge, Western Germany. All three returned without combat wounds. Also report Oklahoma City burglary at two tire stores stealing about $1,200 twice. Grapefruit juice noted as good gelatin base and molded vegetable dish ingredient.
Gilbert Wheelock Pleasant Hill 4-H led in poultry with White Wyandottes, winning grand champion and top pen at shows and selling birds at auction. J G Lovelace Jr earned top Holstein dairy honors. Jack Griffith won field crops. Jerry Young profited from beef shows with a 775 lb steer. Bill Hunt terraced farms. George Smith led Herefords to top prizes at Tulsa and Ada shows.
Octarl 1 licenses issued for two years expiring Dec 31 1947 under revised law. Each driver must file a new application and will not renew current licenses. Fingerprinting required only for first time Oklahoma licensees. Ensure correct mailing address to receive license. misaddressed licenses will be returned.
Atoka reports Billy Slussler, 17, pleaded guilty to murder in the hitchhike killing of Mograw Streckenfinger near Kiowa Oklahoma. Slussler’s sentencing set for Oct. 9 while he and two Austin youths are held in McAlester prison. Ann Doser, 18, of Oklahoma City faced murder charges and was committed to Central State Hospital, Norman.
London records 25.46 inches of rainfall through July 31, above the 24.2 inch annual average. Weather data show a wetter year with precipitation surpassing typical levels.
Gov. Robert S. Kerr issued parole clearances for several inmates but Lonnie Poe’s parole stalled after the recommending letter was lost. The next meeting of the pardons and parole board will determine Poe’s fate while other parolees receive varied terms.
The Armored School at Fort Knox Kentucky recently graduated a class of skilled radio repairmen including Pvt James Manning of 724 North Highland. The graduates learned to repair and maintain army radio sets as their vital task to keep the communication system in operation.
Seventy navy bluejackets from Oklahoma have been honorably discharged from the Naval Personnel Separation Center at New Orleans. Included among those getting discharges are Samuel Franklin McGueen Durant Walter W. Jenny Stonewall Scott F. Suffudy Sulphur J. Brad Allen Ada Frank Gargis Ada.
John E. Hamilton president of the National American Indian Defense Association says an Indian should be considered for the U.S. presidency. He spoke during an Indian Day radio address in Hartford urging recognition of native leaders as potential national leaders.
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