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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

8

Indians Coal and Asphalt Lands Sold to U S Trust Ends

Washington reports the federal government will pay 2,500,000 dollars for 386,004 acres of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands in southeastern Oklahoma. The deal, inked by Secretary of the Interior and tribal leaders, requires ratification by the tribes and could end federal trusteeship after 44 years.

Washington Get Oklahoma McAlester Government Internet A. Kraa Willian A. Baran Floyd &. Maytubby Interiar Department Kerg United States Prirate Congress Kruwgaid

Konawa Man Dies Of Pistol Wound In Tavern

Roy Richardson, 38, of Rond wa, died from a gunshot wound at Konawa hospital after being found in a back room of Buck Kerr tavern. The bullet entered his right temple and exited near the hairline above the left eye. He had moved with his family from Georgia in January and worked as a trucker. Survived by widow Mrs Greece Richardson, daughter Mrs RG Bragton Oklahoma City, and three younger children.

Roy Richardson Rondwa Im & Togal Mon Konawa Soiong Buck Kerr Ronawa Beare Richardson Richardson Konawe Georgia Wes Gladden Korawa Sundavaia Greece Richardson, Scaughter RG. Bragton Oklahoma City

Memberships Sell For Concert Series

Workeus have been busy Tuesday and today on the second annusk sale of memberships in the Community Concerts association. The drive ends Saturday at 5 p.m. Those who claim memberships are urged to act before that time. Last year there were four concerts. This year East Central college has joined the association in the concert series and within a short time after close all memberships will be ready. The Saturday schedule of concerts for the coming months will be released. Washington October 7 President Taft designated October 11 as Pulaski Memorial Day in honor of the Polish patriot who died fighting for American independence in the Revolutionary War. The circular saw first war used in Maine shortly after 133%

Workeus Community Concerts Association East Comtval College Gssoeiration Washington Tiyan Pulaski

Colbert Home Demonstration Highlights and Fire Safety Tips

Colbert homemakers showcased home decor ideas with color matching enamel and slipcovers. The report notes achievements in Pontotoc county including scholarships and club awards, plus Fire Prevention Week tips urging removal of hazards and proper seed storage for winter planting.

Ada editor urged balance on race policy front page

A reader letter from Helen Cullins criticizes The Ada Evening News for two front page items in October that appeared to endorse white and colored tensions. She urges the paper to avoid shaping a police pattern and supports better housing and recreation plans for Newtons, urging a move toward true understanding across races.

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Uncle Sam May Get 450000 Prom Mepeate

Tax experts estimate federal taxes may take as much as 90 percent of the 2.1 million gain from Larry McPhrait selling his one third share of the New York Yankees baseball club. McPhrait reportedly bought the stake for 200000 on January 25, 1945 and sold it for ten times that amount last week.

Uncle Sam Washington Oct Lary McPhratt New York Yankee McFtrait

Cripps Warns of Descending Dollar Crisis in Britain

Sir Stafford Cripps told reporters Britain faces higher prices from dollar aid cuts, warning a rapid loss of spending would trigger a spiral of low mood and slow production. He noted Britain's shrinking gold and dollar reserves and said deeper cuts could hit food, tobacco and raw materials, harming Europe’s recovery.

London Stafford Cripps Britain Cripps Iis Sterling United States Sir Stafford Europe

Muskogee County Grand Jury Busy on Investigation

Muskogee county grand jury enters its second day of questioning amid rumors of malfeasance of office and gambling. District Judge EB G Carroll urged duty to investigate and file ouster charges if substantiated. On day one witnesses included Lewis Malome chairman, Mont Sharp, John Steadman, and city jail officials. Harry Johnson and 7. F. Oliver assist as jury tovemian.

Muskogee Ukla Muskogee County Neases EB. G. Carroll Lewis Malome Mirqkogee Mont Sharp John Steadman Harry Johnson Ury F. Oliver

Margaret Truman to Open Song Tour Across 36 Cities

Margaret Truman, the president's daughter, will appear at Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh on October 17 in a concert that opens a 36 city singing tour. Her May 20 Pittsburgh appearance was canceled due to illness, and she plans to finish the tour around December 22 in Washington, D.C. with accompanists Karleton Shaw and Knowlton.

Pittsburgh Margaret Truman Syria Beerle Miss Truman Hollywood Bowl Symplemy Orchestra Rome City Karleton Shaw Llbm Knowlton Teth Kansas City Washington, D.C Erand Opera

Oklahoma Governor Inspects Maine Turnpike Progress

Oklahoma Governor Ray Turner visits Maine with a delegation to inspect the 47 mile Fast land-Kittery toll road project. He cites potential for a future Oklahoma City to Pulse superhighway after reviewing Pennsylvanian turnpike plans and noting strong highway possibilities. The visit follows a study of the Pennsylvania toll system and includes attention to Merritt Parkway in Connecticut.

Portland Maine Ray Turner Fishway Kittery Oklahome Oklahoma City Merritt’ Parkway Connecticut Turner

Okanogan Paul Faces Fatal Fight in Chicago Rodeo Scene

Okanogan Paul, 26, from Okanogan Washington, tied to an Indian identity, was involved in a fatal stabbing and card game fight in a west side Chicago hotel. J J Greening, 28, a rodeo troupe leader under Roy Rogers, was killed and two others wounded in the incident. The nine-member group had gathered for a card game associated with the Ade rodeo.

Roger Aca Okanogan Paul Beavering Mont Chicago Geri Associated Press J. Greening Roy Rogers West Side Hotel Ada Halen Okanogan Washington Pandigim

Robot Plane Hops Back to U. S. Across Atlantic

A four engined United States air force craft completed an Atlantic crossing with robot piloting from England to the United States and back to Wilmington Ohio, piloted by Col. James M. Gillespie of Sabine Texas. The mission featured automatic landing facilities and a robotic “brain” exercised during the round trip.

Stephenville Nfid Robert B. Lee Wilmington Ohio Atlantic Air James M. Gillespie Sab Antonite Tex Harrison Field Ing Gillespie Lee Atlentic Newfoundland Plame Avantic England Lyneham

Meyer Arrested in Paternity Action

John W. Meyer, press agent for Howard Hughes, was arrested in El Moroccn night club on a paternity warrant and released on $506 bail. The case, brought by Evande Miles, alleges she is owed support for her nine month old son. Miles urged justice as police questioned Meyer after custody pickup. Meyer claimed the officer failed to identify himself.

New York John W. Meyer Howard K Hughes Evande Patricks Miles Wias Boheg Miss Miles Polive Lation Moyer John Green Beyer Meyer King Police Department

Anderson Would Center Farm Program In States Counties

Secretary of Agriculture Anderson proposed shifting farm program focus to states and counties. County committees would plan projects and liaison with federal agencies, while state committees connect counties to the Agriculture Department. Proposals aim to localize conservation, loan eligibility, and farm marketing policies. Critics call parity price changes modernization in reverse and worry about basic principles being abandoned.

Anderson Washington Oct Opke Merses Agriculture Department Senate Nose Farm Home Administration USDA Wearthy Soil Conservatinn Sane Committee Ren. Pace IhGa Agricullure Commumittee Congress William S. Hill

Refugees in New Delhi Face Hunger and Slaughter After Partition

In Delhi's Juma Mosque refugees recount Rohinglike chaos as Sikhs and Hindus kill and burn homes. Muslims flee to mosques or refugee camps fearing hunger, disease, and death, with sanitation dire and government evacuation plans absent. The narrator describes a desperate plea to the world for aid and safe passage to Pakistan.

Partition New Delhi Bert Brandt Matt NEW Dalel NEA Juma Mosque Valhant Noa Inddtia Dells Purang Qita Delhi Juena Pakistan Wan le

Sooner rodeo winners noted at New York event

Podd Whatley of Bethel Oaks won first in wild brahma bull riding and Dave Shellenberger of Marietta Oklahoma was first in the wild horse race at the Madison Square Garden rodeo. Jake Monroe Wright City Oklahoma took second in bareback bronc riding, Pat Parker Pawhuska second in calf roping, Duke Wilkerson El Reno third in the wild horse race. Also mentions National forests in Oregon and deer and elk totals: 129,000 mule deer 43,000 mule deer? 31,900 elk.

Sooners WES Rodeo Cash New York Podd Whatley Bethel Oals Dave Shellenberger Marietta Okla Madsen Square Garden Jake Monroe Wright City Pat Parker Pawhuska Duke Wilkerson el Reno Get

Meat and Grain Prices Rise as Americans Prepare Food-Saver Week

Meat and grain prices jump in major markets despite a campaign urging consumers to curb spending. Officials report mixed compliance with a meatless Tuesday and note rising flour costs as wheat prices advance. Grocery efforts and weather challenges affect suppliers and buyers across the region, with notable price adjustments cited by the Associated Press.

Maria New York Metropolitan Tonawanda Bernie Guido

Police Make Nine Weekend Arrests

Police reporting nine weekend arrests with $97 in bond forfeitures collected by Monday morning. Two remained jailed, two for intoxication, two for fighting, three for drums, one for failure to pay court costs, and one for driving with no license. All money collected was from bonds forfeited. Clintom Airport runway bids closed by 9 am Get. 22.

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