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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1947

Page

3

Greeks Strike Hard at Reds in Athens Police Action

Greek government orders a rapid crackdown on communist outlets and resistance groups. Police seize offices of Rhospastis and Elletheri Ellaca and remove equipment from a printing plant as embassies weigh international reaction to the crackdown.

Athens Greece Elletheri Ellaca ZAM National Resistance Wnter Wepolcom Zervas the &Mery Foan Enmumumist Cerriila

Cloud Controls Claim Winter Weather Changes Could Come

A Modern cloud manipulation project claims it can reduce winter cloudiness over parts of the United States and increase sunshine. Experiments using dry ice created holes and an L shaped flight path in northern New York and Massachusetts to influence moisture, with results described as forming snow, rain, and potential thinning of clouds. The effort aims to alter conditions for faster cloud clearing and potential temperature effects.

Irving Longmuir Longmuir United States New York Massachusetts Berkshire

Train Hits Auto, Four Children Die Near Royston

A locomotive struck an automobile last night near Royston causing four children to be killed instantly and their parents to be critically injured. The family, identified as Mr. and Mrs. Back Branch and two adults, were en route home when the crash occurred at a crossing. The four children, all under 23, were among those injured and were taken to a Texas hospital in critical condition. The automobile was hurled along the track and the bodies were scattered.

Royston Tax Ania Justine Pera Bartlay Back Branch Dunlap Braniers Mintsville Texas

Coal County Broadcast Feature Highlights Local Talent

Coal County was featured on the Oklahoma radio program Around, Oklahoma, aired on WNAD Norman last Tuesday. Eileen Ronald, secretary of the Centante Chamber of Commerce, presided with Laverna Fisher and Hojoart Carter. Hardware store participants included Bill Hudson and Lar Stalder, who also performed in a drama role.

Coal County Oklahoma WNAD Norman Eileen Ronald Centante Chamber of Commercs Laverna Fisher County Tormey Hojoart Carter Wnt Bill Hudson Lar Stalder University of Surface of Norway Loxinhoma

Monument Unveiling for Chickasaw Leader Johnston At Tishomingo

About 1000 relatives and Chickasaw citizens gathered in Tishomingo Oklahoma to unveil a monument honoring Douglas H Johnston the last elected governor of the Chickasaw Nation. Governor Floyd Maytreg presided with a Chickasaw language prayer by Rev Mel Wolf a public welcome by Justice Earl Wetch and a ceremonial cord pull by Egan BirK Stuart Johnston’s great granddaughter. Former Gov William B Murray spoke as attendees shared the Chickasaw feast tradition.

Tishomingo Douglas H. Johnston Tishomengs Okla Floyd Maytebbg Okshoma City Chickasaws Mela Wolf Earl Wetch Supremme Curt Moor Pranpora

Oklahoma May Soon Own New Parks

Oklahoma officials consider two new state parks with Greenland Lake and adjacent areas near Port Gibson reservoir. The planning board seeks long term lease from the Soil Conservation Service, with Army engineers reviewing potential repairs and development of about 2000 acres as scenic recreational facilities. Primary talks involve waivers from federal agencies and possible return of lands from wartime use.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Planning and Resources Board Durlity State Capite Clarence Burch Soil Conservation Service Department of Agriculture Greenland Lake Cookson Hills Ike Camp Grocer War Assets Administration Feteral Forrmer Éener SCS Leo & Wortman Foxt Worth Consecration Service Wortmac Army Port Gibsed Beard I Bute

Edict Prompts Studies On High Effects In Music Fields

Chicago reports Delsille’s edict banning creation of certain musical masters after December 3. Musicians union head says live music only. no gramophone records or transcripts. Industry fears shift to foreign or master-record production and wider call for national listening control.

Chicago C. Petrallo Marsicmans Thome Padeyatron of Musisigns’ Union Redia-Recordime Tuelings Ted Weems California Cane Recording Comparny Mexico Loadme Amaré Mark Woods Ameri. Com Brogdecasting Lang

Jelks Attacks Law As Monopolistic In Oklahoma

State Sen. Tom Jelks assails a proposed law as monopolistic and urges repeal. The measure would auto license community sales operators already in business when enacted, while requiring new entrants to apply for licenses. Ardmore stats note yardage leaders for the Tigers and Ardmore players' multiple records.

Oklapoma City Tom Jellies Chietea Sha Ing Joe Septr State Board of Agriculture Authority

Europe Deciding U S Congressmen Serious and Concerned

In Essen, American congressmen visit from London to Paris Munich to Essen, meeting with European leaders. They observe housing and food conditions in Ruhr towns, ask many questions, and focus on Marshall Plan and other legislation while showing genuine interest in local plight.

Essen Germany Aebingtom Gee Ugaing London Paris Munich Wien United States la Praia Keapsbe Appropriations Committee Easua Tce Ruhr Washington

Oklahoma FFAers Sweep Lamb Show

Oklahoma Future Farmers of America participants dominated the Ameri cart Hoyal livestock show in Kansas City, collecting 29 of 38 ribbons in the vocational division. The Oklahoma A and M College team also won the intercollegiate livestock judging contest with seven competing teams from 18 states.

Kansas City Get Lamia Future Farmers of America Oklahoma Oklahoma Fea Fatlantos Imeludert Sharapshires T. Llowa Parker Khadsay Sica Every Fisher Every Edgar Sching Garber Harald Spraclin Larry Janssen Garber Virgil Schooling Gar Barry Jongsen Arlo Langsen Date Steelemeter Carber Merle. Gant Frederiks Gitan Schoeling Ralph Bansens Kingiarver PPA Fat Lambs Stourra Garter Pba Kingfisher Pra Lewton Fra Chickasha Fpa Tawa State College Actuality x Oklshoma A and M Eglege Sinth

Sgt Roberts With Cavalry in Japan

Sgt William Roberts serves with the 1st Cavalry Division under Major General Wilner Chase in occupied Tokyo Fukohame area. He is assigned to C Troop of the 7th U S Cavalry Regiment near central Tokyo, with duties in the 1st Quartermaster unit north of platoon Ruide. His parents, Mr and Mrs EP Roberts, live at Route 1, Box 182, Ada, Oklahoma.

Eighth Army Japan William Roberts Ada Qlcla 1St Cavalry Division Tokyo-Fukohame Wilner, Chase 7Th United States Cavalry Regiment Tokyo Froom Ruide Plato EP Rovers Route I Bow 182 Okt

Salt Edyarnment in Italy Triggers Peasant Protests

A damaged fragment reports government salt edyarnment in Italy. A peasant faces punishment unless he carries a pail of live water and removes the salt, reflecting unrest over local controls and scarce resources.

Italy

Elks Official Set to Visit Ada Monday

Elks official Grand Exalted Ruler for Oklahoma East Colin Shawmee will visit Ada No. 140 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Monday night. He will review initiation procedures with officers and meet veterans of World War I and leaders of the local American Legion post.

Colin Shawmee Oklahoma East al Visik Amt Protective Order of Elks Capea CélBn Igetiwe Legion Shawshe Pears

Prison Train Endures Harrowing Escape Attempts

Santa Maria California October 26 details of the army nanocontainer prison train known as Hell Run. 147 prisoners from Greenhaven North Carolina moved to Camp Cooke disciplinary barracks fought to escape with guards firing and several recaptured. One man James D. Atchers of Jamestown New York escaped and is hunted in Kansas. Train increased security with 52 officers aboard amid reports of pistol and submachine gun possession. Officials say the prisoners are habitual criminals sentenced for serious crimes, many for life.

Santa Maria Calif Hell Greenhaven N. C Camp Cooke Missouri Kansas End Colorado Janes D. Atchers Jamestown Kansas Col. Water Killen Salt Lake City Tram Orestward San Bennamiino Los Angeles Csr Cols Prisom

OU Geologists Across Oil Fields Train To Meet Demand

University of Oklahoma geology faculty report sixty practitioners active from Mexico to the Dutch East Indies and Peru. Sooner-trained geologists study, enroll, and teach across expanding facilities with full and part time staff, as enrollment outgrows the geology building and labs spill into adjacent spaces.

Norman University of Oklahoma Sterluate WE. Bennett School of Geology Mexico Dutch East Indies Peru Eran

Punishment at The Hague Prison Hunger Chamber

Fragmentary notes describe starvation punishments at Gav Angenpoort in The Hague where inmates were exposed to scent-driven confinement. The text also references Asia as a vast continent covering about 17,000,000 square miles.

Gav ‘Angenpoort Hague Netherlands Ers Ain Asia

Local Elks Club Buys Ada Rodeo from Three Owners

Paris dispatch notes Ada area purchase by local Elks Club from three owners as political shifts loom. French vote tomorrow tests stance on Soviet relations and U S cooperation with France amid debate over school repairs and coalition cabinet changes.

Elks Club Ada Rodeo

New Approach to Veteran Housing Proposal by James O Neill

National Commander James O Neill unveils an American Legion plan for veteran housing emphasizing nonprofit homestead loans to cut monthly payments. He pitches universal military training, Marshall aid, and juvenile programs to reform citizens and bolster national security amid wartime recovery.

Franklin Beald Manchester James O'Neil Americ Legion Mutual Onets Communist Party United States Alv Unfriemsh Petrerpnent Marshall General Assembly Activi

Seven Killed In Double Automobile Crash Near Montense

In mist near Montense Michigan two automobiles collided, killing seven people including four members of one family and injuring an eighth. Victims include George Keller 39 of Flushing his wife and two children Dorothy and Ruth en route to funerals. Also killed were Fisbert Nicofci Robert Van Beerem 29 Maurice Patrick Cox nelly 32 and Wahlworth Carroll 29 of Dearborn who died later at Hurley hospital.

PLINT Mich Octta H—Pwo Montense George Keller Flushing Dorothy Ruth Fisbert Nicofci Robert van Beerem Maurice Patrick Coxnelly Detroit Wahlworth Carroll Dearbors Hurley B

Farm Notes From Oklahoma Highlight Livestock and Crops

Oklahoma farmers report varied results with bindweed control and cotton yields. Kiowa and Sentinel area growers discuss cattle pasture plans, winter crop aims, and scarce feed. White rock chicks reach 229 days, broilers weight four pounds weekly, while home demonstration club officers for 1968 are named.

James Bartley Tiven Fairland Bartley Delaware County Frank H. Baker

Lake Oil Well Links Old and New Pools at Dixon site

The Lake Oil company reports its new well near Dixon townsite at the west edge of Wewoks Lake ties together the Rosanna and Werwo kw Lake pools, linking 1936 and 1931 fields. Completion tests imply further offsets to the west and south as production continues, with about 1,700 feet of casing ze roping toward daily operations.

Lae Oil Company Dixon Wewoks Lake Booeh Rosanna Field Miserer Cromwell and Wilcox Neex

Royal Wedding Music For Princess Elinor’s Ceremony

London reports four pieces composed for the royal wedding including works by Sir Arnold Bax and Dr William McKie. The organist’s sacred anthem We Wait For Thy Loving Kindness appears, with the ceremony’s musical portion largely following precedent while the princess selects certain tunes. The royal selection features a Scottish version of Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd.

London Eliza Philip Mounthatterov Aronia Bax Gormmasttion William McKie Westminister Ohare McRie Lachiress York

Ships collide near New York Harbor in minor incident

A collision occurred between the Army transport General W. P. Richardson and United States Lines Pioneer Glen near New York Harbor. Both vessels suffered no serious damage, with the Richardson bound for Spearmintavem and the Pioneer Glen entering New York from Boston.

New York Army W. P. Richardot United States Line Pioneer Glen New York Harbor Richardson

Ada Rodeo Stays Put As New Owners Take Over

Ada Oklahoma will keep the famous rodeo show at its original site as Adair and partners acquire the event. The sale price was not disclosed. proceeds from future rodes will fund charitable causes. The Ada Rodeo, second largest of its kind, has spent over eight thousand dollars in the past five years on improvements and park lighting.

Ada Roteo Ets Club Adair Ezias Clive Rigebey W. P Jeter Bentree Bions Amt Perrish Jiks Club Rodeo Mig

Byrnes Assails Harman in Pravda Attack

Pravda accuses former U.S. secretary of state James F Byrnes of pursuing war aims and links Harriman to imperialist design, citing a "new boole mepecking prankls" plan and urging a unified western front while calling for Soviet withdrawal and a UN eviction if refused.

Moscow Pravda U.S Dames F. Byrnes W. Averell Harriman Communist Party Orsam Burges Soviet Union Germany Rome United Nations Ton Seerina Yrnes Tomat Harriman Inland Daily Press Association Chies~ Go Churchill Pulten

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