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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

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Meat Prices Drop Nearing Retail Shops

Chicago reports retail pork prices easing as a surge of hogs hits markets nationwide. Officials attribute declines to seasonal factors, farmer actions, and consumer resistance. Packagers push wholesale pork lower while plant labor shortages affect supply. Prices may rebound after spring stockups.

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Atoka County Man Run Over by Truck Killed

Atoka County, Oklahoma, a 40 year old man named Thompson was killed in a highway accident near Atoka city at 2 10 am when a truck struck him while both vehicles approached each other. Police investigated the incident and identified the driver as Ditson Tirlea in a report noting highway tolls.

Atoka County Ascetanne Willy Thompson Cowl Atoka Tadaw Thompson Highway Patrol Rand Atoke Mim Jyung Joe Benefield Resofield Narrot Oo Mboward HB Ditson Tirlea

Weather forecast for Okishoms Fall tonight and Friday

Readings show patchy frost possible with lows near 20s to 38 degrees across counties. Friday turns partly sunny with cooler highs near the mid to upper 30s and a light breeze. East zones around 38, west around 20s to 38 with frost risk early.

Postpone Action on M Laurin Admission at Oklahoma Uni

The Oklahoma Regents ordered a study on providing Negro graduate instruction under complete segregation and postponed a decision on admitting G. W. Mc Laurin, a retired Black professor. Tulsa attorney Hall seeks a federal injunction to block denial for the current semester. The board instructed Cross to report after studying class hours, facilities, and schedules for segregated instruction and to obtain extra funds if needed.

Tulsa McLaurin Antes Hall Oklahoma City Cross Mehaurin Orr T. R. Benedum Northan Wasa G. W. McLaurin Bom Emery Bartlesville Getpher M Ome

Ada Youth Center Reaches 591 Local Registrants

Ada Youth Center reports 591 local boys and girls registered as of April 9. Formed about three years ago by civic groups, the center operates from Convention Hall downtown to curb juvenile delinquency. Headed by George MacRobert, the center offers games, a ballroom, study literature, and adult supervision to foster neighborly policy and improved youth behavior.

Ada Youth Center George MacRobert YC Youth Center Adw MacRobert Ada James Flint Cecil Smith I Howard Greer East Central Pamela Stewart Goor

Jaycees Skip Full Christmas Lighting Plan in Ada

Ada Jaycees will not attempt the full Christmas decorating program this year due to cost. Downtown decorations will proceed with limited lighting at Main and Broadway as funds allow, and other intersections may receive some ornamentation if money is raised. President L Gesnoth said Santa Claus will visit Ada and a platform program will run at Main and Broadway, with the downtown area less elaborate than in past years.

Funion Chamber of Commeres Mot Wansling Merchad Jdayeeds Wainane Browewaye Jaycees Ada BR. L. Gesnoth The Adaa Main and Broade Down Tower

Ada Exhibit Set Up For Oklahoma Manufacturers Exposition

Ada Chamber of Commerce prepares a 14-item Ada display for the Oklahoma Manufacturers Exposition in Oklahoma City December 7. The Ada booth will be placed at Southwest Natural Gas Building on West Thirteen, then moved to the Morriginal Auditorium for a 10 a.m. opening officiated by Governor Roy Turner. The exhibit will feature a panorama of manufacturing from drilling tigs to pottery, with products from 50 state manufacturers. Ada’s section includes two complete booths and 23 Ada Roma towns participate in the showcase titled the showplace of Oklahoma.

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Ada Air Squadron Meeting Tonight at Elks Club

The Ada Composite Squadron of the Air Force reserve schedules two 7:30 pm meetings tonight at the Elks club under Capt. Jack Price. Topics include radial engine maintenance and repair, a radial engine film, and progress from a Tinker Field rep with plans for future development. Correspondence course forms for those not yet completed will be handled at the gathering.

Ada Air Force Reserve Elks Club Jack Price Tinker Field

County Officers Raid For Whiskey Net 42 Pints Found

County officers reported two raids for whiskey yielding 42.4 pints across the two locations. Charges were filed Thursday morning against hh Wrigit and Leonard R. Iker. A North Broadway site operated by Tker contained 10% pints of tax paid liquor. Wright's place west of Ada produced 32 pints of tax paid whiskey. Charges of possession of intoxicating liquors were filed against the men. Paris notes Eleanor Roosevelt’s upcoming birthday.

Hh Wrigit Leonard R. Iker North Broadway Tker Wright's Place Ada Tag Men

Western Powers Split Over Berlin Blockade Crisis

Six nonaligned members of the United Nations Security Council favored easing tensions by urging Russia to lift the Berlin blockade. Britain United States and France discussed drafting a resolution, but a Western official said no text exists yet and the US preferred to await fuller council input.

United Nations Security Council Berlin United States Britain Frame Russia China Syria Belgium Colombia Argentina Caratha Ukraine Security Council

Cleveland Squares Series With 4 Fo f Victory Thursday

Cleveland tops the Boston Braves 4 1 in game two of the best of seven series before 39 693 at Braves Field. Bob Lemon pitched for Cleveland, holding Boston to one run as Hegan Spahn and others provided the support. the Indians lead the series 2 0 behind strong defense and timely hits.

Cleveland Squares Braves Boston Bob Lemon Cleveland Boatom Braves Teveland Byetor Ah Lemon Hegan Spaiin Barrett Potter Stanky Gordon Spahn Siguméer Holmes Leman

Russia Warns West Of 20 Year Impasse On Disarmament

Berlin reports say Soviet planes dropped a bomber near the city while Russians announce gunnery and parachute drills across air corridors to Berlin. U S officials protest potential formation flying and ground hazards. The moves appear tied to autumn exercises by the Soviet occupation army.

Berlin Mumervars Allet U. S Vincent Gookin Air Safety Center Acme Cuy Goakin Sorviet

County Teachers Elect Mrs. Duffer As New President

The Portotoc County Teachers Association elected Mrs. Casper Duff as president with Si Voss as vice president and N. Mitchell continuing as secretary treasurer. OED directors include J. 3. McKee Malish superintendent and Loyd Waters. The officers were chosen at the annual meeting held at Falk East Central College on Wednesday night.

Portotoc County Teachers Association Casper Duff Fitehugh Si Voss Galey Mitchell County Teasurer OED J. 3. McKee Malish Loyd Waters Allen Association Cimmer At Falk East Central College Doyie McCoy Lorder A. RR. Wallace Jame Little Persi Nomons Br. Katey W. Ratey 6Th Eastist University Shawnee Irene OGBU Chileaco WU Tate Ando Trene

Pollusion Charges Filed Against Seven In County

Oklahoma Fish and Game Department filed charges in county court against seven individuals representing four firms for contaminating waters in Clear Fork of Boggy River Sheep Creek and related streams. Allegations include salt water and silt from wells and a gas line plant entering creeks, harming fish and land. Ranging game wardens collected samples and photos as evidence. several operators face action with more cases anticipated.

Oklahoma Fish and Genes Department Bob Hammer L. E Crawford Lawsor George Jones Rec Dunnigan Clear Fork Dennis Ranger Beamer Sheep Creek Virgil Manahan Dewey Manahan Smith Farm Lavi Pete) Ackley Clyde Moore WH. Atkins W.T. Mills Carter Lhaerden City

Bootlegger Types Reported Amid Raids This Week

State officers describe bootleggers as curious nervous anxious and optimistic during raids. Some deny bootlegging yet display federal stamps while officers search. One leader leaves for Colorado after quitting business. investigations continue for whiskey dealers as raids persist.

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Demands Big Four Cut Their Armies By One Third Now

Paris reports Deputy Foreign Minister Vishinsky urged the Big Four powers to cut their armed forces by one third within a year. He blamed Western officials for blocking progress on disarmament and condemned “ludicrous” reductions. The UN General Assembly debate focused on military force limits and the Atomic Energy Commission’s work.

Big Paris T.pi Russis Andrei 'Y. Vixshinsky Tome Atomic Energy Commission Foul Henri Spaak Belgium United States Britain France Russia China Canada Brazil Ecuador Iudia Ukraine Vishinsky West Staes Ister Ernest Bevin Rewart Fori Isigispeech

College Faculty Meeting Announced at Knight Hall

Rest Contrat faculty will hold a meeting on October 13 at Knight Hall. Dr. C F Smeneer, senior president, announces the gathering to discuss scholarship improvement. Dr. ER Chandler will report. new members be introduced by Dr. Spencer who will also speak briefly on general topics. All instructors invited to discuss class problems with the committee.

Knight Hall C. KF. Smeneer Senier

Pessimist Insurance Adopts Election Warning Tone

A clipped political advertisement warns that insurance bought but never needed lapses if a candidate pledging to serve the people is elected. The message implies memory of prior failures if premiums lapse and hinges on voter action.

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