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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1952

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Stevenson Attacks GOP Figures In Salt Lake City Speech

Adlai Stevenson told a Salt Lake City audience that Eisenhower's claim social justice grew from war is the "most unkind untruth of all." Earlier in Casper Wyoming he called the GOP old guard reactionaries and said they own the party and do Eisenhower's bidding.

GOP Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Salt Lake City Casper Wyo Stevenson Old Guard International Soundphotos

Eisenhower Campaign Attacks Opponents In New York

General Eisenhower campaigned in industrial New York cities, denouncing opposition slander about plans to destroy unions. He said rivals push charges to stay in power and hide their own records as Gov. Dewey accompanied him from Albany to Buffalo through Schenectady near the GE plant.

James Devlin

Farmers Give Up Rain Hope in Oklahoma Fields

Oklahoma farmers and ranchers have abandoned day to day hopes for rain. They focus on saving what remains, anticipating inevitable downpours that will come some day, then survey damage and try to offset it.

Associated Press Oklahoma

Sooner Swine Dominate American Royal Judging

The American Royal Livestock Show featured a strong Oklahoma showing. U S Admiral of Pryor won six firsts and six seconds across Poland China and Berkshire classes, while Tom Hill and Sons of Seminole claimed two firsts three seconds and a third. Oklahoma A and M displayed champion entries, Whitaker Home swept several Poland China and Berkshire divisions, and Turner Ranch of Sulphur earned a top prize in the four-animal sire class.

Kansas City U. S Whitaker State Pryor Poland Tom Hill and Sons Oklahoma A. & NM Hampshire Whitaker Home Poland China Berkshire China Turner Ranch of Sulphur Okla Roy J. Turner

Pleasant fall day spans the nation with warm Southeast

Warmer weather spread across the central and Eastern sections with daytime highs in the 60s. The South saw further mild conditions after yesterday's chill while the Western states held near seasonal norms.

Associated Press

Fires rage across Mississippi with McCool at risk

Disaster headlines report more than 50 forest fires burning in drought conditions statewide. The most serious blaze threatened the town of McCool while firefighters worked to control the spread and protect structures.

Kosciusko Miss Mississippi McCool

Oklahoma Forecast Warm Tonight Into Tomorrow

Fair weather dominates Oklahoma with rising temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Lows dip into the 40s while highs reach the mid to upper 70s.

Oklahoma

Drought compares to Dust Bowl as farmers prep for winter

Federal drought report says conditions rival the Dust Bowl era, but cattlemen note readiness has improved since 1936. Silos hold feed for winter, with 50,000 tons of hay on the way from Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin to aid relief efforts. outlook calls for fair and warmer days ahead.

Federal Oklahoma City Livestock Exchange Hare Bill Baker Boise City Panhandle Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin

Area Patrolmen Report Strong September Activity

Highway patrolmen in the third district logged 3,858 hours and 51,213 miles in September. They handled 119 accidents, including 72 property damage, 45 personal injury, and 2 fatal crashes. Troopers assisted 1,822 motorists and gave safety talks to about 11,136 people. They issued 824 moving violation warnings, 6 license warnings, 499 vehicle defect warnings, and 6 other warnings.

Floyd Brown Durant

Polio Drive Urged After Summer Flare

Polio cases surged last summer prompting urgent early planning for the March of Dimes drive. Lavern Fishel district chairman for Coal Atoka Bryan Johnston Marshall and Pontotoc counties declared after a regional meeting in Oklahoma City. He warned 1952 could top 50 000 polio cases, stressing the burden on chapter funds and the need to mobilize funds and volunteers for the upcoming campaign.

Coalga Lavern Fiscel District March of Dimes Oklahoma City Fishel March of Dimes Coal Atoka Bryan Johnston Marshall Pontotoc Louis Vegher Coalgate Fisher

Eight in Pontotoc County Polio List in 1952

Pontotoc county has had eight poliomyelitis cases in 1952 to date. Norman C. Mitchell March of Dimes campaign director cites cases including R L Burch Philip Lace Clinton June Teel Ada Jimmy Carl Jackson Fittstown Helen Moore James Ellis Reynolds Lucille Caldwell Elmer Morris Johnson and others. Mitchell to speak October 27 at Durant city hall with leaders from six counties sharing ideas. county raised $6450 48 ranking 43rd in per capital giving.

Pontotoc County Norman C. Mitchell March of Dimes R. L. Burch East Orchard Philip L Ace Clinton East Beverly June Teel Ada Jimmy Carl Jackson Fittstown Helen Moore West Seventeenth James Ellis Reynolds South Hope Lucille Caldwell Allen Elmer Morris Johnson Mitchell Durant

Friday Ends Registration for Nov General Election

Voters eligible for the November 4 general election are reminded that Friday October 24 is the last day to register. Pontotoc County registration lists have expanded during the 20 day period and several organizations are helping turnout. Transfers between precincts in the county can be made up to and including election day.

Pontotoc County

Typhoon Toll Rises to 370 Dead in Philippines

Philippine Red Cross reports 370 killed and 200 missing after the typhoon. hundreds injured as the storm thrashed Legaspi and southern Luzon. Indochina braces for impact while Phan Thiet faces tidal devastation. Homes destroyed, thousands homeless, communications cut.

Manila Philippine Red Cross Red Cross South China Sea Indochina Saigon Phan Thiet Philippines Henry Hartzenbusch Legaspi Luzon Hartzenbusch Weather Bureau

Fire Rips Through Two Downtown Stores in Anadarko

A 4:30 am blaze destroyed the Miller Furniture Store on Main Street, causing about 75 000 in loss. The fire spread to the adjacent West Hardware, with damage near 60 000. Fire crews from Chickasha Lawton and Anadarko fought the two hour blaze. Four residents escaped unharmed from apartments above the stores.

Anadarko Okla Miller Furniture Chickasha Lawton Calloway

Stevenson Defends Democrats Record In Erie Swing

Adlai Stevenson campaigned in Erie for Pennsylvania 32 electoral votes. He attacked Republican isolationism led by Sen Robert Taft and accused the GOP of offering an easy way to world problems while opposing Democratic programs.

Don Whitehead Stevenson Adlai Stevenson Pennsylvania Erie Old Guard Robert A. Taft Ohio United States The

Grunewald Indicted on 22 Contempt Counts in Congress Probe

A federal grand jury charged Henry W. Grunewald with 22 counts of contempt of Congress. The case ties to a House inquiry into tax frauds and a previous refusal to answer questions. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to 22 years' prison and fines. Teitelbaum testified of an attempt to shake him down for 500000 backed by a Washington official group. Nathan and Naster denied the allegations.

Washington Henry W Grunewald Congress House Ways and Means Rep King D-Calif Internal Revenue Bureau King Committee Abraham Teitelbaum Chicago Capone Teitelbaum Frank Nathan Pittsburgh Bert K. Naster Florida

Six-County Meet Friday Home tour schedule announced

Miss Martha Mote announces a Friday Six-County Meet in southeast district. The caravan gathers at Glenwood park at 9:00, visits homes near Fitzhugh and Ada, with lunch served by the County Home Demonstration Council. Assisting staff include Lemna Maloney and J. C. Garrett.

Martha Mote Glenwood Park Arthur Hart Fitzhugh Lee Langley Ada Fitzhugh Highway Rollow Farm County Home Demonstration Council C. H. Huddleston Allen Highway Huddleston Fontotoc County Harts and Lansleys Dub Scotts Union Valley I. A. Bradley's Vaness Coal Seminole Johnston McIntosh Atoka Hughes Counties Mote Lemna Maloney J. C. Garrett Oklahoma A. and M. College Stillwater

Quake Hits Adana Area Kills 18 Injures 40 in Turkey

A sharp 5 second earthquake in southern Turkey near Adana killed at least 18 people and injured 40. Communication breakdown delayed full details though damage in the 150000 population city was substantial and the toll could rise.

Time to Pay Ad Valorem Taxes Opens Monday Pontotoc

Pontotoc County tax rolls open Monday morning for ad valorem payments. County Treasurer Kgil Hunt says readiness is ensured and delinquencies are minimal this year. Taxpayers are urged to pay before January 1 to avoid loss of deductions and penalties.

Kgil Hunt Pontotoc County

Ada Community Chest Drive Edges Toward Goal

The 1952 Ada Community Chest campaign rises to 80 percent with 28 063.47 raised. Advance gifts total 21 316 led by business and professionals, up over 20 percent from last year. If gifts don’t rise, budgets for Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Salvation Army and others may be reduced under leader W J Dillon Jr.

Ada Community Chest Advance Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Salvation Army Ada Summers Playground Ee Child Welfare Service Ada Youth Center W. J. Dillon, Jr

Red Attacks Thrown Back On Triangle Hill In Korea

U S Seventh Division forces repelled a Chinese assault on Triangle Hill after dark. Flare planes and searchlights exposed the Reds as American and South Korean artillery broke up the attack. ROK Ninth Division reclaimed Iron Horse Mountain crest, while air forces engaged MIG-15s and bombed Chinese buildup areas near Pyongyang and Antung.

John Randolph Seoul U.S. Seventh Division Triangle Hill Iron Horse Mountain U. S. Eighth Army ROK Ninth Iron Triangle U. S Sniper Ridge Triangle Papa-San Mountain Korea Fifth Air Force Antung Manchuria Okung Far East Okinawa

Turley Woman Burned to Death in Turley Fire

Tulsa report says Lucy Ann Jackson aged 79 died in a two room Turley home fire believed caused when she lit a kerosene stove. Firefighters found her body in a corner of the ruins as they battled the blaze. The incident occurred early today and involved a nearby dwelling belonging to Mrs May Snyder, a daughter of the victim’s son.

Tulsa Okla Lucy Ann Jackson Turley Here John Miller May Snyder Jackes

Acheson to Reveal Secret Korean Negotiations at U N Meeting

U S spokesman says Secretary of State Dean Acheson will reveal secret diplomatic maneuvers from Panmunjom as the U N Assembly faces a nine item Korea agenda. He aims to urge General Assembly support for UN armistice terms and press for more aid if communists reject them.

United Nations N. Y U. S Dean Acheson U.N. Assembly Panmunjom Acheson General Assembly U. N Korea Russia Britain France Anthony Eden Robert Schuman U.N

Burglary at Baylegs Tag Store Solved

Cecil Smith announces the Baylegs Tag store burglary on East Main was solved. Ada man H M Richardson, 26, confessed to stealing two pistols two lighters and change while sustaining a cut from broken glass during the exit. Case set for county court Monday. Richardson has no prior record.

Baylegs East Main Cecil Smith H. M Ritchardson Ada Ritchardson

VFW Meeting Tonight At Ada Post

The Ada VFW meets at 7 30 PM in the American Legion Hut on North Broadway. The regular gathering occurs with the VFW building under repair after a recent fire.

Ada Post VFW American Legion Hut North Broadway

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