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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

3

Truman Says Dewey Won’t Tell Stand on Peoples’ Issues

President Truman asserted Dewey refused to state positions on major issues, urging the nation to hear where the Republican candidate stands. He cited unity rhetoric but criticized lack of clarity on welfare, labor, and other policies, while noting Taft’s stance on welfare. The remarks were delivered during his campaign trail with references to party rivals and policy debates.

Truman Dewey Cincensatl UPR Efruman Thomas FE Vikaba John Lewis Inchicuy Hame Fuft R-Ghio Frumoan Taft An Lewis Cho Peresigent Qtr Aton Maree Commission

Kremlin studying neutrals efforts amid UN talks

Fragmented wartime dispatch describes Moscow weighing neutralist moves as UN diplomacy surfaces. Notes cautious signals from Soviet officials and foreign ministers about delaying or altering positions, with unclear timing of a new council session and partial alignment from several states.

Unclear case prompts oil strike-related suit details

An unclear report references a legal dispute involving Buge Sue Ke Marting and Shera along with Nalitiazet agas Pilew. It notes a possible oil industry suit with a claim of 5.000 dollars per case and a 30 day period, mentioning Ure Stell Oilaly and a strike context.

Ure Stell Oilaly

Visitor From Ameo Comments On U S Erosion Stop

An English visitor remarks that soil conservation efforts in the United States show progress, noting dust and groundwater concerns in the Sudan and praising U S reservoir work. He highlights American stores and farming practices as instructive while detailing key crops and cattle in the Sudan. He plans to visit projects in town, attend a meeting, and then travel to Lencom and the Sudan.

Locke Tishaminga Fear Africa Aon Cate Tishomingo Sudeur Sudan Wwe Mit United States Vasda Mae Thrunestores Europe Eisler Visitoil Westington Lencom Sutian

Communist Attacks Hit Two Central Chinese Cities

On October 11 in Nanking reports say Communist forces struck two central China capitals Sian and Taiyuan in what they called the fall campaign. Over a million Red troops were engaged across the Shensi province capital Siam to the Manchurian corridor with battles near Yingkow and Mukden, while National troops aided by allied units repelled the Red drive and restored land communications.

Nanking China Sian Taiyuan Shensh Siam Dayal Yingkaw Gertion Miuuniettions Geuweer Yiogsow Mukden

Navy vessel can launch two rockets for high altitude tests

The navy disclosed a seagoing rocket lab aboard a converted seaplane carrier Norton Sound. The vessel left Norfolk for a Pacific test range and is the first navy ship equipped to fire both German V-3 and American rocket experiments for upper atmosphere cosmic ray research, among others.

Washington Get Navy Norton Sound Norfolk Pacific Lausen

Lottery ban affirmed for civic stadium drive in Oklahoma

Oklahoma law may not be bypassed by tying donations to a chance at winning a car. Woods county attorney Hugh D. Potts asked if Alva civic club could run a fund raising drive for a Northwest Oklahoma State College stadium and offer a car as a prize. State Attorney General Mac Q. Williamson clarified the plan would still be illegal lottery.

Oxlanoma City Woods County Oklahoma Hugh D. Potts Attorney General Alva Civic Club Northwestam State College Potts Mac Qiat

Vessels In Alaska Waters Ask Aid From Coast Guard

Seattle October 5 report says about two dozen storm damaged vessels in Alaska waters called for aid from the coast guard. At least two fishing boats were lost with one listed as “g total To gs,” while a fishing boat, a railroad barge and two wartime landing craft were drifting. Approximately 20 men are believed aboard the distressed craft. PONCA CITY October 9 Eleanor Moore of Kay county health department nursing supervisor elected president of the Eighth District Nurses Association.

Seattle Alaska Coast Guard Quast Guard Ponca City Eleanore Moore Kay County Health Department Durse Pof Eighth District Nurses Association

Thrice-Delayed Wedding Sets For Tulsa Today

The thrice delayed wedding of Rep. Boteng and Miss Meredith Howard now set for this afternoon at Hostam Avenue Methodist church in Meridith Oklahoma. Meredith, a former Tulsa beauty contestant and Washington hostess, has a twin, Virginia. The couple faced repeated postponements from Knoxville to Tulsa as health certificates and a missing wedding hat caused delays and a late arrival of guests.

Tulsa Ciria Ewpid Rep. Boteng Fielding Harless Arkone Mertith Howard Hostam Avinue Methodist Church Meridith Virginia Gairy Atlantic 2 Pary Hospital Washington Hal Roach Hollywood Chattanooga Huex Sturch

Oklahoma WCTU Convention Heads Oklahoma City Program

The Oklahoma State WCTU Convention meets at First Methodist Church in Oklahoma City October 13 14 1955 with Dr C Z Hagcom host pastor and Mrs Blisz Bath House state president presiding Mes D Leigh Cols national president attends with Dr Homer Reddtrea gospel singer as music director. Key speakers include Hon Sam Lattimore assistant attorney general Oklahoma on dry legislation and Mon David Shapard Oklahoma United Dry Association. Foster and lay members urged to attend this important convention with delegates from Aca and others listed.

Oklahoma Innest First Methodist Church Oklahome City C. Z Hagcom Mra. Blizsbath House Stillwater D. Leigh Colson Homer Reddtreaky Krowo Billy Sunday Hom Texas Mic Same Lattimore Pemerat David Shapard Oklahoma United Dry Assoviation Potland Foster Churches Oklahome

Humans to Other Planets within a Few Decades

British philosopher Dr W Olaf Stapledon warned that humans may reach other planets in a few decades if information relations improve. He spoke at a Liverpool university lecture previewing a British interplanetary society address. He doubted intelligent life exists on planets other than possibly Mars.

London W. Olaf Stapledor Stapledon University of Liverpool Mars

Tuttle Roundup Elects Gert Rantsjes as President

In Tuttle Oklo on October 5 the Tutsle Roundup club announced Gert Rantsjes as president after caucus votes. The decision sets leadership for upcoming events and activities.

Tuttle Oklo Gert Rantsjes Seem Tutsle Clu

East Central Musicals Show Rapid Growth This Year

East Central college music groups report quick progress with a 24 member chorus and budding Concert Singers. Bands and orchestras expand under director Paul Enix with 50 band members and 43 orchestra players, majoring in leadership roles from Wewoka and Acta. An upcoming OFA appearance includes Bach and Saint Saens selections.

East Central Marguerite Hawkinson Oklahoma Educational Association Rawlinson Bard Paul Enix Celone Anc Kenneth Peter Wewoke Fegpy Hudson Wewoka Bety Johnson Acta Enix Wngths Rayburn Pierce Vietim Romeest OFA Bach Saint-Saens Johnny Peter Wilhoughy Helen Pinmall McFarlinm Cetls Mary March Acker Okemah

Contempt Citations Sought for Labor Witnesses

Chairman Hartley announced the House Labor Committee will consider 40 to 90 contempt citations against witnesses. The actions cover unions including Fur and New Workers Die Partido Store Workers and Electrical and Radio Workers Unions aligned with the CLO. Citations arise from hearings on communist infiltration and refusals to answer if they are or have been members.

Washington Hartley House Labor Comammittee Labor Gate Greens Congress House Martini R-Mass Costmunist Party Fur and New Electrical and Radio Workers CLO

Bearded Gunman Holds Up Bank in San Francisco

A gunman with a Van Dyke beard robbed an American Trust branch in San Francisco, escaping with 1000 pounds after forcing teller Richard Curtis to fill a canvas bag. He threatened to shoot if noise was made as about 250 people watched from the back area.

San Francisco van Dyke Beard American Trust Company Cslifertin Richard Curtis Curtis

Final reports due from Oklahoma sub committees

Oklahoma City sub committees of the state legislative council will deliver final reports at two council meetings in Norman on October 15 and 16. The reports will outline the next state legislative program and be used immediately, said James C. Nance president pro tempore of the senate and council chairman.

Oklahoma City State Legislative Council Norman James C. Nance Pra Terpere Senate Council

Marshall Sees Red A Bomb Gap In Soviet Threat

Secretary of State Marshall said at a news conference he is convinced Russia does not possess an atomic bomb. He explained Truman’s interest in a possible mission to Moscow and noted Soviet unwillingness to accept the atom control plan vote by the UN Security Council. He called Truman’s position unique and implied only he has control of an atomic weapon.

Washington Oct Marshall Russia Truman Vinsomom Moscow Marshal Mir United Nations Gecrty Council Frumam Wren Presiden Troan Humam

Plane Grazes Train Then Crashes Near Deming

A Southern Pacific logomotive collision with a plane near Deming New Mexico left two of three aboard dead. Pilot Walter Johnson and Leo Abies were identified among the deceased by state police. Tom Plawers survived with minor injuries. Rail officials described the sequence as the plane grazed locomotive 350% as it passed the wreckage at 1 25 p m. near Gage, about 20 miles west of Deming.

Deming N. M Southern Pacific Railroad al Mathaney Walter Johnson Leo Abies Detroit Tom Plawers Hot Springs Bethaway Johnsom Gage Gordon Vaugko Telegrad Tames

Judge Alfred P Muxtal to speak on traffic law in NYC

Oklahoma City circuit judge Alfred P Muxtal will address the International Association of Chiefs of Police in New York City on Wednesday. He will discuss traffic law enforcement as a fundamental responsibility of courts and police and urge reforms.

Oklahoms City Alfred P., Muxtal Oklahoms City New York City International Association of Chiefs of’ Police

Lead and Zinc Reserves Gain in Melrose Oklahoma

Washington reports increased estimates for lead and zinc ore in the Melrose district of Oklahoma and nearby areas after 1944-46 surveys. In July 1946 the Melrose reserve was 1,800,000 tons with 2.25 percent zinc and 1.20 percent lead.

Washington Melrose Oklahoma Marsas Bureau Ottawa County Oxla Cherokee County Kas 2 Farny Otewa Couny Ola Ag

Oklahoma oil men bring in 54 wells during past week

Tulsa reports 54 wells completed across Oklahoma in the last week with initial flow estimates and total depth figures. Superior Oil Co of California opened in Kingfisher county with a wildcat well showing mud and oil, while Gulf Oil’s Freed No 1 in Oklahoma county reached 6,392 feet with tar recovered through casing in four hours.

Oklahoma Tulsa Okls Tulsa Daily World Creek Stephens Gounty Carter Okfuskee Pottawatomie Seminole Superior Oi Co California Fool Kingfisher County Gulf Oil Corp. No Freed Witcher Post Oklahoma County

Napier School Hosts First Annual Livestock Show

Napier school held its first annual New Farmers of America junior livestock show on Friday with 12 boys competing. Winners received cash prizes and will exhibit at the state Guthrie show. Twelve barrows and two steers were shown by youths from the area, with strong turnout for judging. Ada Chamber of Commerce funded prizes and ribbons were supplied by the county agent and Ada Negro Chamber of Commerce. Short talks on stock were given by C. H. Hailey, county agent, and Maryey Lambert, Chamber president.

New Farmers of America Napier Guthrie Twestock C.H. Hailey

Area Farmers Pay Cil Farms Loans Rapidly At Present

Washington reports government loan programs aiding farmers in Missouri Arkansas Illinois Kansas and Oklahoma show rapid repayment for the year ended June 30. Kansas leads with a high rate of scheduled repayments while four of the five states exceed the national average. Since 1998 Farm Ownership programs have supported thousands of borrowers across the region with billions in loans and substantial repayments credited.

Washington Oct Missouri Arkansas Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Farmers Home Administration Boeings Hi Fve

Notable World War II Vet Pardoned by Governor

Freddy Caruso, a 23 year old World War II veteran from Ashtabula, was pardoned by Governor Green for a murder conviction tied to a brain injury claim. Army Secretary Royall later said Caruso would not receive an honorable discharge, a ruling confirmed when discharge papers were delivered to his parents at Fifth Army headquarters.

Chicago Freddy Caruso Caruso Greene Army Royall Ingtan Carusa Airs Ashtabula Fifth Army

May Change Driver Liability Rules Discussed at Tulsa Meeting

Oklahoma City Oct 9 A proposal to require motor vehicle drivers to be financially responsible will be discussed at a meeting of the state legislative council insurance committee in Tulsa County Representative Jne Musgrave will preside. The committee also considers aligning Oklahoma insurance regulations with other states, enabling investments in industrial properties, reorganizing workers compensation administration, and endorsing a statute of limitations for reopening workers compensation claims.

Oklahoma City State Legislative Council Insurance Committee Jne Musgrave Tulsa

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