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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1948

Page

8

Insurgents Seize Towns in South Korea Civil Unrest

Seoul reports rebels led by alleged Communist elements seized towns along the south coast as government forces rush to quell the uprising after President Rhee returned from Japan. Police stations were attacked and evacuated settlers moved inland as insurgent bands pushed toward Kwangju and other provincial capitals amid calls for military action.

Whalaye Moore Seoul Korea Tan Towns South Kored Home Minster Yoon Syngmen Rhee Japan Spreack Je Te Suchon Goledoers Surhun Seoulan Yosti Nath Paeraltel Vusth Kowin Vrush Guard Upen Far Kivaniga Cholla Amth Nut Tee Ufame Rehely Fem Botte Ghar Sugheen Erwin Sisuc Tne Prine Ace Wwe An Ande Vola Pune Reon A. Palle Thavartedck Khe Wisterluek Rhee Tuya

Weather and harvest progress across Oklahoma and surrounding areas

Light rain touched parts of western Oklahoma as cooler air and increasing clouds brought a dreary day. Temperatures hovered around 31 degrees with light showers, while cotton and sorghum fields faced mixed conditions and variable harvest progress across southern counties. The VA clarified it does not lend money to veterans for homes or businesses, with guarantees instead on real estate and non real estate loans.

Ys Avgurtttad Press Vila Furceut Oklahoma Wainy Cape Veterans Administration Fender

Deserter Russian Officer Flies Bomber to Austrian Base

An American zone airfield in Austria received a Soviet bomber crew after they landed following a planned escape from the Soviet Union. The pilot and navigator were detained while the plane was seized and examined by U.S. and Austrian authorities. The mission involved attempts to defect, with authorities noting the crew’s statements and the bomber’s damaged plans.

Tee Oiliecy Faree Amercartam Erican Soviet Union U.S Lise Austria Aimmerit Vlackinir Kahwassow Saviet Vesterdas Fuss Stich Uni Deasnin Soviek Lane Boviet Russia

Baby Faken Found After Carriage Snatchings In Baltimore

Detectives recovered Jo Ann from the home of Leona Shafflet, a 45 year old mother in Dundalk after reports of a baby snatching. Mrs Shafflet faced possible charges for allegedly stealing the infant. Police traced clues from a neighbor who saw a stranger toss clothing into a cemetery before driving away. Police Commissioner Hamilton R. Ate led the investigation at headquarters as officers checked license numbers provided by witnesses.

Baltimore Orl Ann M Nolte Henry J. Kriss Leona Shafflet Ithyee Jo Ann Dundalk Chev Prances Kucimssi Hamilton R Laser Jo San

Truman Plans For Final Big City Campaign Drive

President Truman prepares a last major campaign push from Washington, planning to stay near the White House and deliver speeches in key industrial centers. He meets with AFL leaders George Harrison and George Paterson to discuss strategy while touring the capital and southern states to argue for the Democrats.

Truman Big City Washington White House George Harrison American Federation Iat Labor Democnay Tie Mateerial Care George Patyson Amecicam Federation Bat Mfamouralemotional Laoor Touran Ralep Shane Ted South Sind Maeth

Five School Bond Issues Approved in Oklahoma City

The attorney general has approved seven bond issues across several districts. Prairie Consolidated in Delaware County gets 84,000 for transportation development. Dickson Consolidated Leon District in Carter County is funded for building and furniture at 3,000. Wagoner counts 1,000 for repairs and furnishings. Haskell School Board spans Wagoner and Okmulgee for 3,000,000 in building. Plainview District 27 in Okmulgee County receives 3,000 for motor building.

Oklahon City Prairie Consolidated Delaware County Dickson Consolidated Leon Carter County Wagoner Haskell Scheol Board Wagoner and Okrui Plainview Okmulgee County

Tito's Cave Proposed as National Monument

A Yugoslav news dispatch from London says Tito's cave near Drvar, Bosnia, is being set as a national monument. The plan envisions a monument at the cave from which Marshal Tito led resistance against the Germans. Concrete steps would lead to the Unirarea, with a plaque around the Save river area.

Tito Yugoslavia Marshal Tito Drvarin Bosnia Belevade Nusoslav Capitals 4 Yurgoslavy Tasiug London teres #e Save

Ada Airport To Be Busy Spot Friday

Ada is set for a busy Friday as about 34 teachers from the East Central district plan to visit for the district QEA convention. Local air committeemen have prepared a morning arrival with planes from 10 airports, breakfast at the airport, and transport by bus to the college in Deneo. After the homecoming football game, teachers will return to the Ada airport for flights home. Strong interest and multiple local aviation groups support the event amid a weeklong convention with sessions and regional meetings.

Act Willes East Central Tawi QEA Chauncey Field Deneo Felds Ada Feeckers Ada Nnce Pauls Valley Shawhee Flit Klakamtatient Ron Tluther Belge Ineal Business John Burke Walex Post Airp Okrasan City Guy Thru Ada Oklahoma Aviation Committee Br J. R. Ciandrey

Mother Gives Birth To Daughter While Two Sons Perish

BIXBY Oklahoma Oct 26 7 Mrs Grover Alexander gave birth to a daughter in a Clare more Hosana dey about same time her two small sons perished in a fire near their home four year old Alexander and his brother Tom aged one were alone when their sister Daniel crossed to a grocer’s store The father Vin Bixby operated a tale t at the Pumpsin Center community five miles north of here Janice emerged from the store and found the house engulfed in flames The girl’s hair was singed but she was uninjured One body burned beyond recognition was found in the ashes and search was continuing for the others

Bixby Oklo Grover Alexander Claremore Hosana Alexander Tom Daniel

State Free Will Baptist Convention in Progress Here

The Oklahoma Free Will Baptist Convention opened its fourth annual session at a local Fifteenth and Ash church with Rev. Clay Richer delivering the opening message. Delegates, totaling about 120 registered this morning, represent 15,009 members and 225 churches across the state.

Free Will Baptist Convention of Oklahoma Fifteenth and Ash Clay Richer Blanchard Richey Oklahoma H. West Tulsa Melvin. Bingham Oklahoma City W. S Mooneyham Tecumseh Selvin Bingham Oklahoma Guy Eleck ML. Suttom Fort Worth Texas Frank McConnell Aca Ministerial Alliance B.A O Donnell mMimacness

Pacific Coast Strike Dries Up Four Million Dollar Waterborne Trade

The Pacific Coast maritime strike, in its 49th day, has nearly halted four million dollars daily of waterborne commerce and spurred a large airlift for perishables. Air shipments to Alaska up about 100 percent and to Hawaii about 55 percent. 222 of 375 dry cargo ships idle along the coast. Wages paid to idle crew and dock workers run into tens of thousands daily, with no end in sight as talks stalled since September 2.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Shige Ping Pan American Airways Alaska Hawaii American Steamship Companies Seattle San Diego Mobile New York CMO

Cease fire ignored as Negev war continues amid Gaza turmoil

Observers report 67 hostiles drowned during night air raids while cease fire fails to halt fighting in Gaza. U.N. Acting Palestine Mediator Ralph Bunche warns refugees number 472,000, with $30,000,000 needed for nine months of care as regional war intensifies gutters.

Aydment General Assembly United States Julius Kate-Suchy Poland Dimitry Manwlsky U'sraing Ralph Bunche U. NW Palestine Desberste Charles Mali Lebanon

Victory in California and rabbit import ban

Roosevelt predicts three paths to a Democratic win in California as a rally is held to push a "practical idealism" program. The article notes ongoing policy continuations from the 80th Congress and a cautious mood in national prospects while reporting a federal ban on importing European rabbits due to ecological risk.

Open Bids on Five State Road Projects in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City October 26 state highway commission opened bids for five road projects with total bid amount about 322974 and estimated combined cost 774753.45. The largest project covers 750 miles of surfacing on state highway 9 in McIntosh county with bids from Smith Brothers of Noble and James Brothers of Shawnee for about 395476.94 to 328284.80. Other bids include Okmulgee county farm to market road 0-202 miles, Pontotoc county Little Sandy Creek bridge near Ada, and Hughes county SH 9 projects with bids from Hunter Construction Company and P&L Construction among others.

Oklathoma City State Highway Commission McIntosh County Okmulgee County Eaglecreek Hector James Brothers Shawnee Mtosh Eufaula Smith Brothers Noble Pontotoc County Little Sandy Creek Ada Hunter Construction Company

Writ Filed For Betty Fulcom In Tulsa Case

Attorney C B Allan filed a writ of habeas corpus to free Betty Jane Fulcom held since October 14 without charge. He learned the 21 year old pleaded guilty in municipal court to a state charge, was fined $30, and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Tulsa Oxia C. B. Allan Allan Betty Jane Fulcom Guilvests Janey

U N Adopts Plan By U S At UN Meeting

In Paris on October 7 a strong UN majority backed the American sponsored long range plan for atomic control. The political committee voted 41 to 6 to refer the atomic dispute to the Big Five and Canada with instructions to seek a basic settlement. The Big Five are the United States, Soviet Union, Britain, France, and China.

Louis Sevin Paris United Nations Sd-nation Canada United States Russia Britein France China U.N. Atomic Energy Commission U.S Teedy Atomic Energy Control Organization Simultan Equals United Mabians Palestine Sarakian Priewity Social Committee Folke Bernadotte Social Tom Nations

Changing Scene in Costa Rica and Guatemala Told

Walter Dittell an insurance statistics expert from Costa Rica spoke at East Central about economic and political rumblings in Costa Rica and Guatemala. He described democratic tensions, Costa Rica’s state roles in railroads insurance and utilities, and predicted Guatemala’s democracy would rise to a leadership role in Central America.

Costa Rica Guatemala Aca Lions Walter Ottell Cost Rica Cub Freig East Central Sid Dittell Southern Methodist University University of Michigan Conta Rica Buttell U.S Central America

Training Fight Crews for Airlift Missions Begins at Great Falls

Mort Great Falls Oct 30 training of airlift flight crews for Bertin missions began at the air base yesterday. When full, crews will rotate through missiles of service while replacing earlier units that completed their Germany duties.

Great Falls Mort Mer Germany

Men Fussier Than Women About Sage Costuming

In a NEW WORK feature dated Oct 20, designer Feathes, a 36-year-old Englishman, explains stage costumes. He notes men are harder to dress than women, with bigger stars demanding more fuss, while audiences focus on action rather than clothing. He highlights British period design and awards for Brigadoon and other shows.

Davide Flobbes Feathes Broadway Ffolks Charley Ray Bofrer Ffolke Wemer

Court overrules ruling in Phillips Privatein case

Oklahoma City October 20 Federal District Judge Stephen S Chincer issued an order to set aside his prior ruling in the Phillips Privatein Co case. He notes the judgment dated October 12 was based on misapprehension and written stipulation facts and should have been tried on merits rather than briefs. He delays trial date to November 1 for full hearing.

QO Alakoma City Federal District Stephen S Chincer Phillips Privotein Co Tex Am Oklahoma

Man Offered 834000 to Kill Walter Reuther

Detroit Oct 1 A witness testified that Car Balton offered him 15000 to kill Walter F Reuther president of the United Auto Workers. John Miller 45 testified Balton’s examination on an assault with intent to rein charge. The witness said Kenneth Bangers director of Ford department was planned for assassination. Reuther was shot in his home last April and is recovering.

Detroit Car Balton Walter F Reuther CLO United Auto Workers John Miller Balton Kenneth Bangers Un~ion Ford Tater Reuther

Shanghai shopkeepers keep shrewdness despite price decree

Shanghai shopkeepers rarely close and seldom lose money, but a new government price decree disrupted trade. Officials claim prices are fair while merchants insist costs are below government set levels. Today a few Dodges appeared as shops across the city closed for lunch and dinner, with signs referencing renovation and other notices.

Avanghai

Krug Dinner Invitation Confusion In Albuquerque

In Albuquerque on October 20, Winterser Secretary Kru attended a planned banquet as guest of honor, but the dinner did not appear. The Chamber of Commerce allegedly denied sponsorship while Clintom P. Ancer som, former secretary of agriculture, was mentioned in connection with the event.

Albuquerque N. BM Winterser Kru Chamber of Commerce Krug

Europeans in Singapore intermarry at high rate

Official figures show Europeans married between January 1947 and July 1948 have 12.2 percent marrying other races. The 613 European marriages mainly involved Chinese and Eurasians. In contrast 1628 Chinese marriages in the same period show 55 percent to other races, including Europeans and Eurasians.

Singapore

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