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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1952

Page

2

East Central State College Homecoming Saturday Parade Luncheon Game

East Central State College hosts homecoming on Saturday October 18 with alumni breakfast at Knight Hall a parade around town a noon luncheon by the Union and a 2 pm football game against Northeastern. Awards and speeches highlight the day with a Mother Goose parade theme and a new student cheering section.

East Central State College Alumni Associaion Chamber of Commerce Ross Badgett Ada Knight Hall Association Memorial Gateway Norris Stadium Fourteenth Street Francis Maintreet Main Stockton Avenue Stockton Twelfth Broadway Norris Field Union Building Charles F. Spencer Jack Conn East Central Studnts

Garner backs Stevenson in Texas as Ike campaigns

A handwritten note from John N. Garner to Sam Rayburn pledges Garner to vote the Democratic ticket straight from top to bottom in November. Republican leaders dismiss Garner as a brass-collar Democrat while Eisenhower's Texas campaign opens with stops in Houston Waco Lubbock San Antonio Fort Worth and Dallas.

Dallas John N Cactus Jack Garner Texas Adlai Stevenson House Sam Rayburn Rayburn Dwight Sam Uvalde Eisenhower Houston Waco Lubbock San Antonio

Loud Mouth Invites Reds Surrender In Malaya

The Malayan government uses Loud Mouth, a roaming loudspeaker, to urge Red guerrillas to surrender. Leaflets in Negri Sembilan promise safe arrival and nonfatal treatment for those who approach the unit.

Seremban Red Negri Sembilan Givthis Assurance

Van Fleet Praises ROK Forces At White Horse Mountain Fight

General Van Fleet said South Korean soldiers at White Horse Mountain fought the Chinese 38th Army with great skill and described the ROK Ninth Division’s defense near Chorwon as a beautiful job. He called the hill battle intense and noted lessons for the army.

Korea James A. van Fleet Toda White Horse Mountain van Fleet White Horse U. S. Eighth Army Republic of Korea Rok Chorwon Kim Chong Oh U. S

Marine Major Ratliff Led Helicopter Medevac Missions in Korea

Maj. Bert E. Ratliff Jr returned to active duty in 1951 after four years as a Marine fighter pilot. In Korea he flew from Seoul to forward positions, evacuating wounded to aid stations and hospital ships, often completing multiple 24 hour cycles. He noted helicopters saved hundreds of lives and cited high frontline morale due to rotation, food, medical care, and leadership. He flew VIPs over front lines and participated in missions moving troops and equipment, with a notable rescue during a heavy fuel period after a failed landing.

Central Pacific Bert E. Ratliff Jr Maj. Ratliff Korea United States Seoul Col. McCutchen Ada Marine Flyer Alahoma van Fleet Ratliff Munsan Panmunjom Yalu B. E. Ratliff East Fourteenth Will el* Tro Calif

Florida Should Screen Skin Urges For Outdoor Work

A Tampa doctor argues that constant sun exposure harms skin and raises cancer risk in Florida. Dr Morris Waisman notes premature aging and lesions from sun, urges pre employment skin suitability exams and protective measures, citing higher skin cancer rates in the South and variations by hair and eye color.

Tallahassee Fla Tampa Florida Morris Waisman Journal of the Florida Medical Association Waisman South North

West Promises New Yugoslavian Aid

Belgrade Yugoslavia The United States Britain and France announce a new economic aid program for Communist Yugoslavia seen as Western support for defense against Soviet threats. The tri power communique hints at about 99 million dollars for one year retroactive to July 2 with the US contributing two thirds.

Belgrade Yugoslavia United States Britain France Kremlin

GIs Aid Korean Amputees Through Share Drive

Allied soldiers in Korea raised nearly $8,000 in 24 hours for amputees, with over $40,000 collected this month. The Operation Share campaign, run by U S Armed Forces Radio, solicits record requests for pledges. Contributions include gifts up to $100, and the effort was started by the U S First Corps on the Korean front.

Gis Seoul Korea U. S. Armed Forces Radio U. S. 1St Corps

World Series Shares Set Worth For Yankees Dodgers

Ford Frick said the champion New York Yankees shares were worth 6026.32 each while the Brooklyn Dodgers shares were worth 4200.64 each. He did not disclose the number of shares voted by either club.

New York Ford Frick New York Yankees Aeing Brooklyn Dodgers Frick

French Forces Open Winter Offensive Against Vietminh

French Union troops press first winter assault in Indochina targeting Vietminh in the Red River Delta southeast of Hanoi. Paratroopers joined the push as napalm incendiaries darken the sky while about 1 000 drops and roughly 10 000 French troops try to encircle Vietminh forces.

Hanoi Indochina Red River

Squid Surprises South Bend Homeowner in Drain

Louise Johnson, 27, of 752 South Main Street pulled a baby squid from a clogged lavatory drain. Ten legs wrapped around her finger as she investigated the mystery with the creature prompting zoology professor Dr. John D. Mizelle to reassure housewives the odd incident is unlikely to recur.

South Bend Ind Louise Johnson South Main Street John D. Mizelle University of Notre Dame

Russia Says B29 Fired On Red Planes Before Vanishing

Moscow accuses a U S B29 of crossing the Soviet frontier near Yuri island in the Kuriles. Soviet fighters fired back and the bomber disappeared toward the sea as US officials say the plane was on a training flight with no guns. A Soviet note delivered by Deputy Foreign Minister Pushkin demanded measures to prevent further violations.

Thomas P. Whitney Moscow Russia Air Force Japan United States Communist Party Pravda Moscow Radio Tokyo U.S. Air Force Kurile Islands Elim O’shaughnessy U. S

Father Dies Rescuing Family From Burning Home

In Redlands California Glen A Sargent 40 a disabled WWII veteran dies after leading his wife Myrtle 16 and child Renda 2 to safety then reentering the house to save his three children Glen Jr 9 Slenda 13 and Gary 6. The floor collapsed trapping them in flames.

Redlands Calif Glen A. Sargent Slenda Glen Jr Gary Largent Germany Myrtle Renda

Genoa and World Celebrate Columbus Day 1492 Anniversary

Genoa marks the 459th anniversary with two parades and songs from the 15th century. In New York City about one million people watched a Fifth Avenue Columbus Day march. Spain honors Ferdinand and Isabella as Franco cites Spanish flags and ships. A new air route trial brings San Salvador closer with a ceremonial landing by Easton Merrill.

Genoa Italy America New York City Fifth Avenue Spain Ferdinand Isabella Generalissimo Franco Granada Columbus San Salvador Bahamas Dick Merrill Eastern Air Lines U. S. Air Force

Iran Government Arrests Four in Plot Against Mossadegh

Tehran arrested four men including retired General Mohammad Abdulhossein Hejazi and Assadullah Rashidian and two of Rashidian brothers. The government alleged a plot involving Parliament members linked to a foreign embassy. Fazlollah Zahedi was named in the plot but enjoyed immunity. his home is guarded.

Tehran Iran Mohammed Mossadegh Mossadegh Fazlollah Zahedi Hossein Fatemi

California Democrats Plan Stage Show Before Stevenson Speech

California Democrats stage a two hour vaudeville show at the Cow Palace before Gov Adlai E Stevenson speaks. Janet Blair and Dorothy Shay headline with Hollywood stars Lauren Bacall Humphrey Bogart Robert Ryan and Mercedes McCambridge listed for the event. Chinatown Cathay Band leads a Stevenson Parade with dancing lions and crackers. Stevenson expected to spark a crowd similar to or larger than the 29000 turnout for Eisenhower.

San Francisco California Adlai E. Stevenson Cow Palace Dwight D. Eisenhower Janet Blair Dorothy Shay Eisenhower Hollywood Lauren Bacall Humphrey Bogart Robert Ryan Mercedes McCambridge Chinatown Cathay Band Stevenson

Michigan Police Hunt Escaped Jail Turnkey Abductors

In Bay City Michigan three prisoners abducted Flint City Jail turnkey Marvin Besteman 25 and forced him to drive a stolen panel truck. The trio fled toward eastern Michigan during a late Sunday abduction after promising they would not kill him. Police listed fugitives Clifford Billings Claude Z Smith and Louis Smith as the missing men.

Bay City Mich Michigan Marvin Besteman Flint, Mich Here Flint Besteman Caro Clifford Billings Claude Z. Smith Louis

CBS Newsman Wounded in Korea Frontline Film Work

CBS star Lou Cioffi was lightly wounded in the leg by a fragment from a Chinese mortar shell in Seoul. Cameraman Kim Kang Wee and an Army photographer, plus three soldiers, also injured. Cioffi, 27, New Yorker, was filming frontline reactions to the U N election campaign. He is the first UN correspondent hurt by enemy fire in nearly a year.

Seoul Korea Lou Cioffi Columbia Broadcasting System Kim Kang Wee Cioffi CBS U. S U. N

Sapulpan Facing Bogus Check Case

Oklahoma City October 11 A charge of passing a bogus check has been filed against Glenn C Whitt 42 of Sapulpa free on fifteen thousand dollar bond in connection with the Luther Bank robbery July 29 Whitt is accused of passing a twenty five dollar check to the Skirvin Hotel the day before the First National Bank of Luther was robbed of two thousand one hundred dollars He was arrested shortly after the holdup Y V Burks chief deputy sheriff said the felony warrant had been mailed to the sheriff at Sapulpa

Oklahoma City Glenn C. Whitt Sapulpan Luther Whitt Skirvin First National Bank of Y. V. Burks Sapulpa

Stobaugh Named Johnston County Attorney in GOP Upset

John J. Stobaugh, an 81 year old Republican known as Judge, will serve as Johnston County attorney starting next January. He is the first outright Republican to hold elected office there, replaces Bill Fry who will enter private practice. Stobaugh, a longtime Tishomingo resident and Church of Christ preacher, reflects on pioneer days and politics while noting the county’s shift from farm to ranch life.

Tishomingo Johnston County Little Dixie John J. Stobaugh Bill Fry Fry Stobaugh Choctaw Ark Lebanon Law School Lebanon Arkansas Stobaughs Indian Territory J. B Mannsville U. S Southern District of Church of Christ Shiloh Ada Ardmore Fy 4 Judge Stobaugh

Hidden Dynamo Of Unconscious Can Be Made To Work For Us

Dr Ralph W Lockman argues that the unconscious mind holds a dynamic power that can be harnessed through self analysis and modern psychology. He cites examples from history and daily life, noting autosuggestion and sleep learning as ways minds improve and problems untie.

Ralph W. Lockman Jesus Paris Socrates Min Mr. Cone General Features Corp

Long-lived judge stays busy in office and life

The judge recalls a youthful scare and a 60 day health forecast from 20 years ago. He credits work and a busy household with Mrs. Stobaugh to his longevity. He and his wife, both active, raised three married children and anticipate continuing service and labor despite aging.

Tishomingo

Five Konawans Join Deer Hunt Trip to Colorado

A Konawa led party of 21 hunters from Konawa Sasakwa Maud and Seminole traveled to near Belton Colorado to hunt deer. The group included W L Hailey Alva Hailey Arlen Hailey W J Gladden Voyt Gladden Otto Doner Ernest Cisco Ernest Campbell Johnny Dixon Charles Wil burn Ray Young and Curley Ward. Last season the group killed 42 deer and two bears on a Colorado hunt.

Colorado Belton W. L. Hailey Alva Hailey Arlen Hailey W. J. Gladden Voyt Gladden Konawa Otto Doner Ernest Cisco Sasakwa Ernest Campbell Maud Johnny Dixon Charles Wilburn Ray Young Seminole Curley Ward Pryor

Sulphur Man Transferred After Fractured Elbow

T. B. McGuire of 709 West Twelfth Sulphur was moved from a Durant hospital to Valley View hospital for treatment after a Tuesday October 7 accident near Durant caused a fractured left elbow. His condition was reported good Monday morning.

T. B. McGuire West Twelfth Durant Hospital Valley View Hospital

James H. Finn Dies Former Our Gang Writer at 65

James H. Finn, 65, longtime writer and technical director for the Our Gang comedies, died yesterday at Long Beach Naval Hospital in California. His career included shaping production and technical aspects of the famous series.

Long Beach, Calif James H. Finn Long Beach Naval Hospital

Series of Debates To Be Aired Here On Major Issues

Ada and Pontotoc voters can hear debates on key national topics via KADA from October 19 to November 4. Sponsored by the Ada Chamber of Commerce National Affairs Committee chaired by Ken Nowels, with speakers drawn from local business.

Ada Pontotoc County Kada National Affairs Committee Ada Chamber of Commerce Ken Nowels Sian Citizens For Eisenhower Organization Democratic Committee Itas Chamber of Commerce Ada News

Men's clothing in New York weighs era shifts

The men's clothing industry looks back to the bold drape for a spring comeback. Designers foresee a softer version, with modified square shoulders, blending natural and bold lines after years of decline.

New York

Oil Progress Week Parade to Open New Phillips Refinery Unit

In Okmulgee Oklahoma on Tuesday Oil Progress Week will begin with a downtown parade and a dedication ceremony for Phillips Petroleum Co s refinery catalytic cracking unit. President Paul Endacott will be principal speaker at the open house for public viewing.

Okmulgee Okla Phillips Petroleum Co Phillips Paul Endacott

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