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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

5

Communists Plan New Worldwide Organization Against U S

A Soviet backed manifesto proclaims a new communist structure to oppose United States imperialism and the Marshall plan. It outlines an information bureau in Belgrade to coordinate parties, with Zhdanov and Malateff among signers in Moscow, signaling a revival of the Comintern concept.

Ustuw Commuunist Party Soviet Union Creas Iy United States Moscow Tanifesto Minerations France U.S Poland Rusia Italy Czechoslovakia Homenia Belgrade Russia Nolithurc Ger Dre Zhdanov Gencegi M. Maleate Politetro Eremilurion — Ceremonist Partis Zidanov Resoluto Gomintern Wemin Braanine Thy Sea Working Class Partigs Bos

Negro Goes Berserk in Memphis Jail

Memphis reporter Ada Gilecy describes a negro prisoner going berserk at the county jail. Deputies were shot and two deputies wounded as jailers attempted to move him. Jailer Emmett Armour ordered retreat to the jail as the inmate fired six shots while being returned to confinement.

Memphis Tene Chiat Hinds Besser Biomphis An Sherma Texea Lertof Tom Keisker Ada Gilecy Press Scimitar Vinlene Emmett Armour

Ticket Agent At D. C. Is Robbed

A veteran railroad ticket agent at Union Station was robbed of Sunday’s ticket sales receipts totaling 2 712. W E Tarpley was forced to ride with the robbers for hours as Charles Lyon, a detective, said he would contact special agents of the Frisco and Rock Island railroads. Tarpley, manager of the Rock Island lines, was carrying the cash and checks to the Railway Broadcast Co. on the east side of Union Station when the robbery occurred.

Oxlaroma City Oct Union Station W. E. Tarpley Avert Charles Lyon Mentenant Frisco Rock Island Tarvin Hock Island Nes Rail Way Brovcas Co

Oklahoma Machine Tool and Supply plant Builds Hydraulic Pipe Pullers

The Oklahoma Machine Tool and Supply plant near Frisco tracks and the Water Tower in Inpton operates as a general machine shop specializing in oil field equipment. Started over two years ago, it now employs nine, including one field representative and three machinists, with in-house manufacture of nearly all parts for hydraulic pipe pulling machines and pump units.

Oklahoma Compar Frisco Denen Bioeuss Townsend Patil E.G. Kendall Wendell Young Amd Latome Illnois Inpton Pram Tine Company

Night Typing Class Under Way at Tin Room BC

Night typing class progresses with seven openings as Watters leads meat school planning and other programs. Veterans eligible for free instruction. class meets Mondays and Thursdays at Tin Room BC Ado high school building. A welding class nears full enrollment with new equipment arrivals. A public relations lag is tentatively set for November 2. Tuttle Baptist church welcomes Rev. Mieter Jones, recently from Washington.

Firs Im Watters Plarning Tin Room BC Ado High School Otters Amon

Saarlanders vote for merger with French economy

Official returns show Saarlanders overwhelmingly backing three pro merger parties. They seek to bind Saar basin economy to France, with a future autonomous status under French control. United States and Britain back French economic leadership. merger depends on Russian stance and postwar arrangements.

Saarbrucken Get Nazi Germany Saar Rhine France Tehurns Christian People’s Party Social Democrats Demerate Reich Am Autonom Ous Rom Russia United States Britain Searland Marshall Plan

Negro Kills Self During Questioning

Chester S C A reports a 31 year old Negro, tied to a fatal assault on Clarence Wallis after a confrontation on Lovers Lane. Betsy Ross, Wallis’s girlfriend, was dragged from a car. Wallis tried to defend her and survived a brutal blow. A crowd of officers and citizens gathered as investigators pursued the assailant, with coroner noting fingerprint evidence and possible attempted rape.

Chester S. A William Ui. Peder Peder Wegr Dave Bunko Clarence Wallis Wallis Betsy Ross Elwis Miller Donhar Sherif Peder Chester County

Tension at AFL Meet in San Francisco Convention

Tense start to the AFL’s 66th convention in San Francisco as factions led by Falco L. Lewis and William D. Watcheson threaten a walkout by over 1,200 miners and carpenters amid disputes over Taft-Hartley affidavits and National Labor Relations Board facilities. Delegates and President William Green push to resolve rifts before the final gavel, with Lewis blocking NLRB access for 105 AFL unions and the group debating loyalty and jurisdiction as Hollywood studio influence grows.

San Francisco AFL Falco L. Lewis William DL Ita Wiliam Green Kiores Federation Seus Lewis National Labor Relations Board APL Executive Councilo Taft-Harthey Hisown United Mine Workers Council Hutcheson API Hollywood Pheaesday- Hudison Building and Construction Trades Department Imany Daniel J. Tobio The Teamsters John F. Prey Metal Trades Department For Lewys NLAB

Western Europe Studies New Communist International Move

Western European governments and newspapers withheld comments on the formation of a streamlined international communist group opposing American imperialism and war threats. Officials questioned the likelihood of government action while noting the move aimed to unite leftist factions, with Bevin and Attlee named in communist charges.

Sack Smith London Wihheld Ringeist International Prima Attleeamt Ernest Bevin Bucharest Ator Bambe Unives Beaty Gernya Spaskesman Im Lomdom Snc Mershall

County Teachers Meet Wednesday

Ardmore area teachers association plans the annual banquet at First Christian Church at 7 30 Wednesday. George D Bana Ardmore school leader will be principal speaker. East Central Concert Singers directed by Mrs Marguerite Hawkinson to provide entertainment. Election of officers to follow.

Pontotes County First Christian Church George D. Bana Segecintes Dent Ardmoce Gehoobs Aim 2 School Teader Oblanmma Msi

Atomic Power Industry Long Way Off Lilienthal States

Detroit dispatch reports Lilienthal says atomic power remains distant with demonstration power within 22 to 24 months, but large scale commercial use not near. He cites a “jungle of difficulties” and urges prudent expansion of existing energy sources while research continues.

Detroit Coé Lilienthal Energy’ Commission US & de Ly Frankress Hillanthel United States Europe England Lillienthal Stensie Colossus Makonsl Nat Te Doramdasion

UN Faces Tough Task as Palestine Crisis Stirs Bloodshed

The United Nations confronts a hard test over Palestine as it weighs a two state plan amid Arab Jewish distrust. Britain plans troop withdrawals while both sides threaten force. the UN must propose a decisive path backed by force, or risk wider regional conflict and a failed peace effort.

United Nations Mie Solomon Palestine Holy Land T. N U.N Special Committee On Sher Irgum Vst Leumit Pew Neeos WU. N Rua Prestine

Summer Temperatures Hit 95 Across Ada Area

Ada sees a high near 95 with little rainfall forecast. Despite heat, some parts of Oklahoma recorded similar or higher temperatures. Sunday highs reached the upper 90s in several cities including Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Lawton, and McAlester with warm nights in the 60s to 80s.

Associated Press Oklahoma Oklahoma City Pomnes City Chandler Altus Predersick Guthrie McAlester Shawnee Duvant Lawton

Bad Louise Are Acquitted By Jury

Louise Bad and George Gallvin were acquitted by a jury in Santa 454 California after two days of deliberation and a packed Pasadena courtroom. The couple, once romantically involved, faced murder charges in the deaths of Mr and Mrs Walter Overelh, wealthy socialites, but the verdict absolved them of the alleged killings amid a widespread reaction from spectators outside.

Santa Calif Get Owerel George Bud) Gollvin Neo Sicwonan Walter E. Overelh Pasadena

Mrs Roosevelt Defends U S Papers Against Warmongering Criticism

In Poughkeepsie a radio forum features Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arguing that U S newspapers are free to express critical views and differ from official government propaganda. She says papers represent private citizens and offer open discussion, unlike government controlled outlets, highlighting the distinction between critique and warmongering. The Yugoslav and Soviet delegates discuss related topics and invitations to appear on programs are noted.

Poughkeepsie N.Y Eleazor Roosevelt Seidah Radio 1ABC Roosevelt Andraé ¥. Vishimsiy Etinoie Simic Xuapelat Simic Lav United Fom

Hobart Makes Waterworks and Sewage Plans

Hobart voters consider a 99000 waterworks expansion and improvement project and a 23000 extension or improvement of the sewage disposal system. The measures address a proper bond issue to fund essential municipal utilities and infrastructure upgrades.

Hobart Ofia

Retired oldest employee of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe

Stillwater October 6. The railway system’s oldest employee, W. Donati, retires after 42 years as station agent here. He joined in 1908 and has served the Topeka and Santa Fe line at this station since then.

Stillwater Atchisom, Topeka Satta Fe DicDonati S& Veacs

Oklahoma Prison Parole Offer In Sims Case

Jake Sims reports on an effort at a deal involving Oklahoma prisoners of reform. The surrender proposal tied to Bo Hannons case, with A McAlester and J Bol eating Se Rie state officials. The offer demanded Bo Hannons surrender in exchange for parole consideration and escape implications.

Jake Sims Oklahoma Jake Sumy Oklho Purees Mreestieabeet J. Boleat de Co. P. Buterd A. McAlester Ther Sims Bohannon Warthe Samsoe Sims

Catholics End Vote On Shock Position in St Louis

A Catholic parents association of St Louis County voted to seek legal action to desegregate schools but abandoned plans to sue. An apostolic delegate said compliance with church authority was expected, and members warned excommunication for opposing.

Louis Dnitea Zamcition St Lowa St. Loui County Archinebor Seaehe Apostolic Delegate Association Lavertece Connors BOO

Allen Legionnaires Install Officers at Ack County Posts

New officers installed by Allen Legionnaires Post 238 Altenacer include 2nd Vice Commander George W Adams and sergeant at arms Sorcha Henry. District leader Kerry Dishson led the ceremony assisted by Dick Gassaway and Dickson stressing the importance of officer roles. Funds are being raised for a veterans hut with a site secured and plans for a large war surplus building under way. Trustees Buck Gi more, Jack Wright, George Grady Miler and Wik hard Wright named. A membership drive targets those not yet contacted.

Altenacer Gilman Redmond George W Adams Sinaree Nick Jones Willard Wright Sorcha Henry Kerry Dishson Buthding Buck Gimore Jack Wright George Grady Miler Wikhard Wright Amone George Lumber

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Bowe Mueder Bine Dary U. 5 Ay Thamas Trusty D. C Oklahoma Machine Tool and Supply Co Stans Robert Merv Rowen Tuttle Mieter Jones Tuttle Baptist Church Waghingtom Negro Lewis and Hutchison Federation Wey Western Eilienthal Lilienthel Brp Forage Ia Azmat Hig Bad Louise Mrs. Roosevelt U. S Stype Megis Allen Legionnaires
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