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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1952

Page

2

Eisenhower Aims For No Deal Stance In New England

Dwight D. Eisenhower declared he remains a no deal man as he rallied about 4,000 in Manchester New Hampshire amid criticism of Truman era policies. He attacked fear campaigns and promised a GOP win would secure jobs with decent wages while stressing peace through a strong economy and national strength.

New England Dwight D. Eisenhower GOP Manchester N.H Wayne Morse R—Ore Morse Portland Oregonian Eisenhower Truman Mssachusetts N. H Boston New York City New York Herald Tribune Forum America

Johns Hopkins polio vaccine shows promise in child trials

A Johns Hopkins team led by Dr. Howard A. Howe reported that a killed three type polio vaccine produced antibodies in 2 to 5 year old children at Rosewood State Training School. Six of eleven treated showed antibodies. no child faced danger or discomfort. Further testing and larger trials needed. study supported by the March of Dimes.

William Manchester Baltimore Evening Sun Johns Hopkins American Public Health Association Baltimore Sunpapers Associated Press Baltimore Howard A. Howe Hopkins Rosewood State Training School Howe Rosewood Lansing John Enders Harvard Kenneth F. Maxcy Isabel Morgan Bodian

Stonewall Pastor Named Chaplain for Five Baptist Hospitals

Rev. Ben F. Bland, longtime Stonewall Baptist pastor, is appointed chaplain for five Baptist hospitals in Oklahoma with headquarters in Stillwater. He will travel to Muskogee Miami and Mangum hospitals while spending most time at Stillwater and Perry facilities. He has a 35 year ministry, including work at Oklahoma State Penitentiary and prior pastorates across Sasakwa Bowlegs Lexington Muskogee Bixby McAlester Stuart Calvin Canadian and Choctaw Prairie.

Ben F. Bland Stonewall Baptist Church Stillwater Muskogee Miami Mangum Perry Bland Oklahoma Oklahoma State Penitentiary McAlester Sasakwa Bowlegs Lexington Bixby Stuart Calvin Canadian Choate Prairie

CIO Head Warns Labor Over GOP

Pittsburgh October 18 CIO President Phillip Murray warned Labor leaders that if Eisenhower wins and Republicans gain Congress a blitzkrieg against labor will start. He spoke to District 19 of the United Steelworkers of America endorsing the Democratic ticket of Stevenson and Sparkman with broad labor support.

Pittsburgh P—Cio Phillip Murray Eisenhower Congress United Steelworkers of America Murray Adlai Stevenson Sen John Sparkman America

Slaying of Three Suspect Arrested in Okemah Case

Sheriff says a suspect in the 1940 slaying of a mother and two daughters at the Walter Rhea farm near Okemah has been arrested in Marion Arkansas. First degree murder charges filed against Dave Smith alias Horace Fancher. FBI check linked him to the prison break. Eddie Lee Johnson arrested Sept. 23 in Arkansas on assault with deadly weapon charges.

Okemah Okla Dewey Smith Marion Smith Dave Smith Horace Fancher Eddie Lee Johnson Ark FBI Fancher Texas State Penitentiary

Kidnap Hoax Claims Denied by Texan Rancher

Tulsa reports an FBI interview ended with George Isom a 44 year old rancher from Amarillo Texas admitting his tale of kidnapping and release in Tulsa was a hoax no charges will be filed.

Tulsa Okla FBI Texas Glen Elliott George Isom Amarillo

Three Norman Teens Sentenced to Jail for Larceny

Three Norman high school students convicted of petty larceny were sentenced by City Judge John Ryle to jail terms with required daily study in jail. They must attend classes and report 15 minutes after school and spend weekends jailed, with two sentences of 30 days and one of 15 days.

Norman Okla Norman High School John Ryle

Register And Vote For The November 4 Election

Ada Jaycees Camp Fire Girls and the League of Women Voters urge qualified voters to register before the looming deadline for November 4. Absentee ballots remain mailable, with a tight time limit on requests, as Pontotoc and Ada anticipate a heavy ballot turnout next Tuesday.

Ada Jaycees Camp Fire Girls League of Women Voters County Election Board Ada Pontotoc Pontotoc County

Kerr assails Republican ticket at Fayettville rally

Senator Robert Kerr of Oklahoma attacked the Republican slate here praising Eisenhower while warning that Taft supporters must be defeated. He likened Eisenhower to Grant, urging Democrats to unite as a wind to sweep the old guard from power in November.

Fayetttville Art Robert Kerr Oklahoma Taft Eisenhower Kerr Oklahoman Gen Grant Old Guard

U S Ambassador to Ireland Dies in Omaha Home

Francis P. Matthews 65, U S ambassador to Ireland and former Navy secretary, died of a heart attack during a hometown visit in Omaha. He had planned to return to Ireland next week and quit the post at year end to return to Omaha.

Omaha Francis P. Matthews U. S Ireland Matthews United States

Choctaws And Chickasaws Meet Announced

Solomon Roberts of Bennington Oklahoma notes a called meeting of all Choctaws and Chickasaws in the Municipal Auditorium at McAlester on Friday October 24 at 10 am. Tribal affairs affecting both tribes will be discussed and all members are urged to attend. Senators Kerr and Monroney Congressman Carl Albert Chiefs Belvin and Matubby and tribal attorney W F Semple are invited to appear.

Solomon Roberts Bennington Okla Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation McAlester Kerr and Monroney Carl Albert Belvin Matubby W. F. Semple

Broken Arrow Celebrates 50th Birthday Parade

Broken Arrow Oklahoma marked its golden jubilee with a giant parade terrapin races bands and singing. An estimated 15 000 to 20 000 people attended the Old West themed celebration making it the largest crowd in town history.

Broken Arrow Okla Tulsa County

Arkansas Man Hurt In Accident Near Rofs

Custis Lawson of Huntsville Arkansas and stationed at Sheppard Field Texas was injured when his car failed to make a curve and overturned at the west edge of Rofs about 5 a.m. Saturday. He was hospitalized at Valley View and listed in satisfactory condition Saturday afternoon.

Custis Lawson Huntsville Ark Sheppard Field Tex Rofs Aubrey Mitchell Lawson Valley View

Hoover Claims New Deal Fueled U S Communist Growth

Former President Hoover declares in a national radio address that the New Deal incubated the Communist Party in America, growing its membership from 13 000 to 80 000 in ten years and placing Communists at high government levels, while asserting Republicans faced less corruption than Democrats. He defended GOP records and challenged campaign misrepresentations.

Arthur Everett New York Herbert Hoover Democratic New Deal Communist Party In America Russia Communist Party White House Hoover Coumbia Broadcasting System Gen Eisenhower Chicago Harding Washington Republican Party

Which Man Leads in Korea War Debate in 1952 Campaign

Washington reports frame the 1952 race as Eisenhower vs Stevenson on Korea and Cold War policy. It notes Eisenhower vows to end the Korean War promptly while Stevenson urges measured, prudent action and questions liberation rhetoric. The piece discusses party qualifications, opposition challenges, and aims to shape public stance on foreign policy.

Washington Russia Eisenhower Stevenson Adlai Stevenson Dwight D. Eisenhower Korea United States Republican Congress Kremlin Free World America Philadelphia

Ponca Chinchilla Wins Top Honors at Oklahoma Field Day

An adult male chinchilla shown by Mrs. Claude A. Northcutt of Ponca City won top honors at the first field day of the Chinchilla Association of America Oklahoma branch. Fifty ranches were represented. Other winners included Mark Wedel of Midwest City as first young male and Mrs. Louis Severns of Oklahoma City as first adult female and first young female.

Oklahoma City Claude A. Northcutt Ponca City Chincilla Association of America Oklahoma Mark Wedel Midwest City Louis Severns

Oklahoma Weather Quiet as Dry Spell Persists

The Associated Press notes only a trace of rain at Ardmore while the state remains dry. Highs vary from 69 at Ponca City to 75 at Ardmore with overnight lows around 27 at Guymon. Forecasters expect 60 to 70 highs and more fair skies Sunday across Oklahoma.

Associated Press Ardmore Ponca City Guymon Oklahoma

Colonel Killed During Maneuvers

Col. Theodore B. Freeman was killed accidentally Friday while observing Nationalist Chinese maneuvers in Formosa. He served as assistant chief of staff G-3 for MAAG's Army section. his widow and daughter reside in Arlington Virginia.

Taipeh Formosa Theodore B. Freeman U. S. Military Assistance Advisory Group MAAG Freeman Arlington Army

School Boys Find Huge Fossil Bone In Arkansas River

Three Ponca City area high school boys Rexford Anderson and James and Charles Sandit found a 36 inch long eight inch wide bone on a sandbar in the Arkansas River. They suspect it is a mastodon thigh bone and it has been turned over to Ponca City High School for study and display. Anderson noted similarities to mastodon remains seen at the University of Oklahoma museum and recalled a mastodon tooth discovery in the same area forty years ago.

Ponca City Okla Arkansas River Rexford Anderson Marland James Charles Sandit Red Rock Ponca City High School Anderson University of Oklahoma Museum

Emigration Gap Shifts Between Men and Women Since 1930

The record shows more U S men leaving than women each year since 1930, with a two to one ratio in some 1930s years that has diminished in later years.

United States

Dry weather halts electric fence chargers in Bourbon County

In Bourbon county it is so dry that ground moisture is absent and electric fence chargers won t electrify. Dairy farmers warn sons to walk with arms outstretched to avoid falling through ground cracks when driving cattle. The Ft Scott station records only .73 inch of rain since September. Farmers buy 5000 gallons daily from Ft Scott waterworks, hauling water in cream cans and tanks.

FT. Scott Kan Bourbon County

Oil imports debated at Independent Petroleum Association meeting

Oklahoma City readers will hear opposing views on oil imports at the Independent Petroleum Association of America convention next Wednesday and Thursday. Featured speakers include Robert H. S. Eakens of the State Department petroleum policy staff, John S. Suman of Standard Oil, and Maston Nixon of Southern Mineral Corp.

Oklahoma City Independent Petroleum Association of America Robert H. S. Eakens U. S. Department of State John S. Suman Standard Oil Co Maston Nixon Corpus Christi Tex Southern Mineral Corp

Lettuce May Turn Profits As Altus Field Tests Market

Altus Oklahoma farmer George Elliott plants 60 acres of head lettuce in the Altus Lugert irrigation district as observers from California Oregon and Washington monitor the project. If successful it could yield about one ton per acre and gross roughly 1000 per acre. Harvest is expected mid October to early November with four irrigations and fertilizer applied.

Altus Okla George Elliott Altus-Lugert California Oregon Washington S. E. Cash Elliott

Put Up or Shut Up Dare in Oklahoma Election Battle

Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray challenged Republican State Chairman Floyd Carrier to prove charges of election dishonesty. Murray accused Carrier of McCarthyism and said the 7500 election workers may resent the claims. He vowed to stay in state for campaign work and planned a three day Democratic caravan later this month.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray Floyd Carrier Oklahoma Carrier Murray Stevenson Group

Medals Reach Pilot's Widow For F-94 Loss

The Air Force awarded medals posthumously to Lt. Jantz who died when his F-94 jet returned from a routine mission last April. His wife Mrs. Jantz and three sons live with her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cannon at Hickory. She accepted the awards by mail, preferring no ceremony. She also received The Accolade, signed by the president, praising his patriotism and sacrifice.

Secretary of the Air Force Jantz G. W. Cannon Hickory Lt. Jantz

Draft Board Seeks Current Addresses for Two Inductees

The local draft board reports mail returns for two men and asks for help locating Herman Lee Twiner last at 15% West California Oklahoma City and Herman Preston Wilson Route 3 Ada. Call Tel 1766 to provide current whereabouts so induction notices can reach them.

Herman Lee Twiner California Oklahoma City Herman Preston Wilson Route 3 Ada

Aging Gap Shapes U.S. Demographics

The sentence notes that men die younger than women, leading to more elderly women than men in the United States. It highlights a gender longevity gap and its impact on the aging population.

Adlai Campaigns On Final Whistle Stop Tour

Governor Adlai E Stevenson leaves Illinois on a 12 state whistle stop tour aiming to win New Yorks 45 electoral votes. He rallies 5000 to 5500 at the Springfield Armory and denounces GOP proposals while defending farm aid. Campaign manager Wilson Wyatt blasts Republican tactics and warns of smear campaigns as Stevenson plans 30 plus appearances across nine states before returning to Illinois.

Springfield Illinois Adlai E. Stevenson New York Armory Stevenson Wight D. Eisenhower Robert A. Taft Ohio America Congress Devil’s Daily Frank Devaney Wyatt Wilson Wyatt Eisenhower Citizens For Eisenhower Organization Decatur Champaign Kankakee Ill NBC CBS New York Herald Tribune Forum South Bend Ind Pennsylvania Massachusetts Indiana Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey Maryland West Virginia Delaware California Michigan Minnesota Osmore

Heavy fines set for two men under Colorado game laws

Two Norman men face what are believed to be Colorado’s heaviest fines for game violations. Lloyd Luna and Merrell Metts were each fined 2727 dollars after pleas of guilty to illegal hunting. They paid 2500 for killing five deer out of season, 100 for hunting without licenses, 100 for waste of meat and 25 for not tagging game. The deer were killed on Marshall Pass between Sargent and Salida on Monday and Tuesday.

Marshall Pass Sargent Salida Colorado

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By Don Whitehead Nashua Ramrod Providence R. I Worcester Mass Fall River Taunton Fargeen David Bodian Iowa Stonewall CIO Head Sen. Kerr Demos U.S Secretary of the Navy Arkansas By John M. Hightower Ponca Chinchilla Willard Jantz Adlai By Jack Bell
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