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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1950
Page
4
A compact explainer on the Ada Weekly News stating its establishment and postal details, noting its status as a second class mail matter and listing the paper's business and editorial offices. The snippet preserves the historic tone and emphasizes the paper’s trade territory and filing information.
A newspaper editorial urges voters to oppose State Question No 348 on November 7. It argues the Oklahoma Military Academy at Claremore should be governed by a five member constitutional board rather than a separate entity. It suggests moving Claremore to a university or state college regents system and consolidating similar boards to save money.
Christian Science Monitor notes the Soviet Union used its 46th veto to block extending Trygve Lie as UN secretary general. The piece praises Lie’s neutrality and suggests the assembly may temporarily extend his term, while joking about Malik polishing the medal on Lie’s chest.
The SCS reports both states have Soil Conservation practices on over 90 percent of farmland. Despite severe past damage from the dust bowl, Oklahoma and neighboring states are recovering through vigorous conservation. The dust bowl centered in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas Panhandle, yet the region now yields vast wheat and food. Southern Oklahoma fights water erosion and leaching as part of the broader conservation push.
A nostalgic gardener recalls the seed catalog fever and the lure of ordering more than he can plant. The piece compares the persuasiveness of vacation promotions to past lurid appeals and notes the looming large public expenditure, predicting annual government outlays of fifty to sixty billion dollars outrunning collective personal income from the 1930s.
A Pauls Valley resident relates how a sudden lapse in driving caused a Chickasha area crash with two cars damaged and a police summons. He praises the courteous state trooper, notes no injuries, and warns that a momentary error can disrupt plans and lead to legal trouble.
The piece weighs the spectacle of night games against traditional sunlit football. It notes showmanship under lights appeals to working people but warns rising playing costs may affect the trend.
The piece notes how literature mirrors social and governmental status across ages and predicts future readers questioning retirement benefits taxes and education. It states Thanksgiving will fall on November 23, the fourth Thursday, a change from past observances, and suggests communities will likely observe the fourth Thursday with gratitude if Korea ends in victory.
The text argues that when a president accepts a cabinet member's resignation with regrets a polite letter avoids harm while a bitter note harms both parties. It suggests even with ill will frank remarks should be restrained to avoid mutual damage.
The column weighs Stassen asking Stalin for a public interview and urges seeking a Russian view on world affairs. It notes Ada churches growing in activity after summer heat waned and hopes for renewed spirit. Oklahoma Highway Patrol and motorists earning credit for safe weekend travel to Dallas. The piece contrasts courteous yet ill-informed leaders with blunt but capable ones, noting varying outcomes.
Ada Lions club prepares a larger Halloween carnival in downtown Ada on October 31 with more events for youngsters including a ride with electric cars. Tom A. Thomas Jr leads committees with many members named for Bingo Pitch Pitch and other activities, aiming to top last year’s event.
A Chicago mother of seven says her landlady keeps 40 goldfish in the family bathtub. Emily McDermod says Judge John Zuris issued a disorderly conduct warrant after she could not remove the fish due to a sealed plug and lack of hot water. Patrolman William Crawford failed to serve the warrant, as Starkus fled between doors. police plan to return with a female officer to cover both entrances.
Murray county draft office will open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday starting Monday. Weekly board meeting remains Wednesday from 9 am to 12. Contact Mrs. Alta May Bond for draft status issues during office hours. Three Murray county youths left October 19 for induction: Floyd Harris Green Harald Wayne Witt Hickory Floyd Stout Sulphur. The text notes a factual comparison of dog and wolf eye shapes.
Oklahoma City October 21 state central committee announces Democratic campaign for the November 7 election. Senator Elmer Thomas will broadcast nationwide and may tour to speak as arrangements are set. other statewide talks planned by Johnston Murray Kerr Turner and Monroney with Kerr speaking in Stillwater and Monroney in an undecided city. Turner will broadcast from Okmulgee on October 31.
Ada High School band, led by Austin Kidwell, received a superior rating of 95.9 at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association state marching contest in Oklahoma City. The Ada group was disqualified from finals for running seven minutes and four seconds. The event at Tait Stadium featured about 75 teams with Ada winning a trophy from Murray State College, Tishomingo, connected to MSC’s homecoming celebration.
Pakistan leads gold and silver royalty at five percent of market value. The government invites foreign firms to prospect near Quetta Baluchistan where geology hints at gold. Silver seeks in eastern Pakistan near Burma. Deaths of children ages one to four mainly from burns and scalds. Reginald Aubrey Fessenden credited with over 500 inventions in electric waves sound and light. Javan Science Council has 219 members elected by more than 38,000 scientists.
A public poll showed Britons could name only six Labour cabinet members, prompting experts to spot a new, educated group of younger MPs backing aging leaders Cripps Bevin and others. Names like Gaitskell Wilson McNeil and Gordon-Walker are cited as rising figures likely to shape future policy.
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