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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
4
A brief Ada Weekly News item from editor W. Be Little in the Wetec Department. Read as the newspaper’s notes page reflecting local coverage and community notices.
The text urges broad public support for President Truman's plan to feed European nations by voluntary meat, poultry, and egg restrictions. It argues Americans can sacrifice some foods without harm, keeping Europe from falling to communism, and expresses faith in Truman and his cabinet to lead the effort.
A Georgia judge rules courtesy falls outside legal compulsion. The piece argues that courtesy enhances service without costing anything and questions how a law could define or enforce politeness. A lunch with a northeastern visitor illustrates how courtesy elevates experience without legal mandate.
The speaker argues Americans will support the President in saving grain and food products. They advocate contentment with scarce foods and cooperation in the campaign, claiming sacrifices will be reasonable and no unhealthy diet is required. They oppose government controls and propose following administration suggestions in Washington.
The note rejects a paper phrase labeling Osage as “municipal cattle-grazing county” and argues Hereford Heaven is superior for cattle quality. It asserts Osage’s strong cattle potential while hoping for broader peace as American and Russian UN talks progress toward shared understanding.
The piece argues postwar recovery requires rebuilding productive machinery and farming capacity, noting mass urbanization and fertilizer cuts. It warns restoration will take years, possibly a decade, with fiscal turmoil and nation stability affecting pace. It urges avoiding rapid political upheaval and stresses cautious, steady reconstruction.
A reader urged silence on a marriage license but the paper defended publishing news as essential. The editor warns that attempting to hide records invites curiosity and that public notices in newspapers are standard. The column praises Somer Jones as an outstanding mayor with strong finances and effort.
The article argues happiness and success follow a universal recipe across professions. It notes teachers are ordinary people seeking the same life rewards as others, and says the best teacher would be happy in any profession, a view extending to doctors farmers lawyers and homemakers.
Washington October reports Gen Omar Bradley faces a shrinking National Service Life Insurance program as veterans reduce in force policies. insurers and veterans groups fault claims handling, decentralization, and misapplied premium records, while Bradley touts reforms to reinstate and convert policies and speed payments.
In Tishomingo Oklahoma Friday October 3 members of the Draper Ex-Student Association gathered to honor the Draper family pioneers in missionary education. The event marked the associations real annual meeting with attendance by longtime friends and descendants. The Drapers who established Svivan Seminary in 1805 and later taught at Wanduilte Tishomingo and Lebanon reared five children who became teachers and ministers. The group observed the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Draper and concluded with a fish fry and informal fellowship.
A council report outlines whether Oklahoma should choose a pension or broad assistance program. It estimates a pension for all 85 plus would cost over 140 million annually and suggests funding through high sales tax, which could hinder economic growth. Four recommendations include tightening rolls, new recovery laws, and enforcing parental support.
The Agriculture Department plans a large spring sowing to raise pig and meat production in 1949. Officials warn grain shortages and high prices could trigger meat scarcity next year, so farmers are urged to plant extra feed and livestock crops. Projections suggest meat output rising to about 56 million head if conditions stay favorable.
In a Belgrade headquartered push tied to Moscow, communists from the Soviet Union Yugoslavia Bulgaria Romania Hungary Poland Czechoslovakia France and Italy march against American imperialism. The joint statement frames a global two camp struggle with full resistance urged to U S policy and democratic forces.
Dr. Murray will move out as Columbia University appoints General Dwight D. Eisenhower to take over the university presidency early next year. The campus residence, used by Dr. Butler since 1912, will be transferred after a board vote.
Sulphur Oklahoma reports a senior girl Scout camp to be held at Colt Springs in East National Park on October 31 with thirteen counties represented. Leaders Mrs W E Norwood and Miss Bernice Chaddick will direct activities including campfire programs. towns in the southern content area include Marlow Chickasha Healdton Blanchard and Ardmore.
Tokyo reports official Hiroshima death toll revised downward from initial estimates. Public welfare head Col Crawheod B. Sams notes 350 dead and 2,000 injured on Hin e Island three miles from Hiroshima. deaths there were included in totals.
Monday fines collected by the city police totaled about $90 from arrested individuals. The notes show several offenders paid own fines, with some arrests occurring for investigation and drunkenness or fighting. A few details are garbled, but the record indicates fines were paid and some arrests followed questioning.
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