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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

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Indians protest the luxury of Government House

Amid questions in parliament and press, Indians protest the opulence of Government House, noting lavish meals and expansive staff. References to the former Viceroyal residence highlight requests for cost reductions while detailing occupancy and maintenance by hundreds.

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Purman Wilson Sued for 100000 in Murder Case

Purman Wilson faces a $100,000 suit arising from the shooting death of Miller at Wilson’s office. The complaint alleges Miller’s death left her children without support and describes Wilson’s conduct and testimony at the trial, including allegations of fear and a claim of self defense.

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GOP fundraising shortfall drags on in national campaign

GOP National Committee chair Hugh Scott says the national campaign fund is about 1.8 million dollars short of its goal. The gap includes 490 thousand for Senate races and 600 thousand to aid congressional candidates, with volunteers urged to contribute early.

WEAY York GOP National Cemparities Hugh Scott Jr Na Homary Publany Scott

Dewey in Oklahoma United States tour drives to aim win

The article reports on Dewey’s Oklahoma swing with speeches in Oklahoma City and other stops. It notes Dewey’s focus on federal government reform, opposition to Truman, and a large Oklahoma crowd with police control.

East Central teachers plan October luncheon at Naught hall

East Central district classroom teachers will attend a luncheon at Naught hall on Friday October 22. Reservations by Monday October 19. Mrs Zelma Cromer Ada high school coordinates. Tickets cost 1.50 dollars. Br Frank Serensor of Nebraska will be principal speaker with music by Pauls Valley and Wewoka high schools.

East Central District Naught Hall Zelma Cromer Ada Highschool Br. Frank Serensor Nebraska

Dewey Special Draws Large Seminole Crowd

The Dewey Victory Special arrived in Seminole to an estimated crowd of 4 809 to 6 000 people amid tension with supporters of Truman. Gov. Thomas E. Dewey spoke on competent government and oil wealth while praising unemployment relief and security, briefly introducing his wife before departing. Local Republicans from Pontotee and Seminole counties joined the rally.

Dewey Okla Homa Seminole Thomas E. Dewey Truman Dewes Ubon Samingie Sont Mia Mutt Hartt Reives Serrivale Station Gov. Dewey

Tom Steed Rally to Feature Democratic Speaker

Tom Steed will be the principal speaker at a Democratic rally Saturday at 2 p m in the courthouse area. The event, organized by Pontetay county Democratic committees, will promote Steed and the Democratic ticket with information on voting places and registration at 107 West Twelfth.

Tom. Steed Congress Gourthouse Pontetay County Democratic Coamilies West Twelfth Democratice

Ada Exhibit Tops Interest at Oklahoma City Show

Ada's exhibits at the Made in Oklahoma Manufacturers Exposition in the Municipal Auditorium increase attention daily. Keith Marshall (Ackim) leads the Ada display, assisted by exhibitors, with more than 2,700 attendees on Wednesday. The fair runs daily from 8 to 5, sponsored by the resources board and educational organizations, showcasing a range from heavy machinery to portable wells and pottery.

Ada Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City Keith Marshall Sears Aca Comerce Oklahoama Am Pov Puotie From & Bm Resources Boar’ Ie and Educational Organizae’ Tions Amc Tulsa Alge Prnorama Arcase

Schoolmasters Hear Textbook Adoption Report

Pantatee County Schoolmasters club heard East Central college graduate True B Emerson outline the statewide textbook program. He noted 500000 spent in year one and an estimated 2500000 to complete all adoptions, with funding timing tied to legislative appropriations. The group pledged 2 year memberships to fund broader speaker access, collecting funds via Norman C Mitchell between November 1 and 15. The November meeting will be at Fittstows.

Pantatee County Schoolmasters Club True B. Emerson East Central College Formes Frangis Homel Ec Norman C. Mitchell Fittstows

Italians threaten nationwide strike as CGT mobilizes

In Rome on October 14 the Communist strike club issued warnings to press wage hikes. Vittorio addressed government workers urging a 17.0 million strong confederation to join if demands are unmet. CGT led action aims to show strength with selective walkouts by state, rail, and customs staff while police deploy in Rome.

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Rural Teachers to Meet on Friday

Rural teachers from the west half of Pontotoc county will convene Friday at Union High School from 11 30 a m to 4 p m The meeting will discuss a revised one page check sheet for accrediting applications This East Central area event is led by Ira E Bugg Ben L Morrison and Normar Mitchell with potential use of recordings and visuals Attending schools include Yeager Galey Maxwell Pstish Chapel Summars Chapel Worstell Bebee Union Hill Jones Chapel Pickett Center Har and Light On There is another session planned for the eastern part of the county

Pontotoc County Union High Take Smart State Department of Education Ira EB. Bugg Pottawatomie County Ben L. Morrison East Central College Normar Mitchell East Central Area Bridey Yeager Galey Maxwell Pstish Summars Chapel Worstell Bebee Egypt Unio Hill Jones Chapel Pickett Center Har Lighton Gasterm

Jury For Heavy Sentence In Case

A county court jury found Milo B. guilty of crank driving and recommended a fine of 25 dollars and a 60 day jail term. The jury had been retained to hear a civil case that began Wednesday and was not finished. Douglas allegedly drove on the wrong side of the highway forcing a highway patrol onto the shoulder, during alcohol impairment. The report also notes a wartime high school count and population figures from the era.

Sameness Milo B. Wee Fag Douglas Wes

Demand Report On Assassination Probe Demands Probe

Farmers not jumping to raise more livestock as expected by October reports from Washington show. Department forecasts of higher meat supplies and lower prices by late 1940 face skepticism from corn belt farmers and economists. They fear price drops before new meat animals reach market, with many delaying expansion and preferring to use corn for loans or stay cautious amid uncertain fat cattle prices.

Ovida Martin M Washington Agriculture Department Cari Malone Towa State College Agrculture Department Corsa Hell States

Blockade Nerves Show in Berlin Amid Food Ration Struggle

A Berlin dispatch describes growing blockade nerves as residents face rationing and potential winter hardship. It details caloric levels for Germans and Allies, coal shortages, and a Western-led wood-cutting program to bolster fuel for heating and housing, with officials planning to raise dietary calorics without weight.

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Countywide Shower and Hail Hits Early Wednesday Night

Portions of Pontotag county saw a shower and hail early Wednesday night with thunder and clouds forming. Rainfall ranged up to three-fourths of an inch in southwestern Oklahoma, while highs reached around 90 and a 29 degree cool snap touched Ada beginnings.

Pontotag County Ada Adams Wall Freas Oklahoma

Tiger Gridder In Quick Trip Today

Burl Bartlett, East Oklahoma Tigers quarterback, was away on a quick trip and aimed to return for tonight's game against the Ouachita Tigers at 6. Bartlett left Ada at 10 am and was to be back by 6 pm. Henry Edward Steincamp of Electra Texas, 23, died from injuries after an automobile crash last Saturday. He had attended the Oklahoma Texas game and was en route home when the accident occurred. Bartlett served as pallbearer at the funeral.

Burl Bartlett Ada Easter Tigers Ouachita Tigers Henry Edward Steincamp Electra Tex Bartlett Wichita Fals

Britain and China Press on Bernadotte Murder Probe

Britain and China urged progress in the Bernadotte assassination inquiry. Bunche testified that Jewish authorities failed to protect the mediator and that a deliberate plan aimed at his life was uncovered. The UN Security Council debated tougher measures and enforced truce breaches as regional tensions persisted.

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Get Those Tickets Before Game Time

Ada Wewoka football fans urged to buy advance tickets Friday night. Wewoka ordered BOO adult tickets and 300 student tickets. West side gravestand seating reserved for Wewoka fans. Advance tickets available at Corner Drug Store and BE Ink, Eluthiers.

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Pessimist Musings On Eggs And Aging

A fragment reflecting on farmers unsure of egg values and the idea that hope endures even as time passes. The speaker notes aging, optimism lingering yet less vigorous with years.

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