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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1948

Page

6

Pashora to Speak Saturday in Ada for Indians of SE Oklahoma

A political rally titled Here on Saturday Speaking Pashora will be held Saturday morning at Creascod Park Ada. Four speakers including Sen Elmer Thaeus Gov Roy J Fur ner and Tom Steed will headline to endorse the democratic party and its candidates. Local Totot County Democratic committee and tribal groups plan the program aiming to attract a strong turnout and demonstrate support for the party and its initiatives.

Oklahoma Creascod Park Ada Bigename Elmer Thaeus Roy. J. Furner Reford Bond Politios Commision Tom Steed Shawnee Nomiee Pontotoc County Cammintes Eynts Wingdelly Tie Prowrath Democratic Party

Inquest Fails to Determine Cause of Death

An inquest in Lewisville Kentucky failed to determine the cause of death of 19 year old William Potts. Prosecutors Wayne Waller and Clete Combs noted no evidence placed Williams near the scene. Witnesses testified about a fight and possible injuries but no definitive cause was established. Francis Bennet testified from jail after morning testimony. The proceedings paused without a conclusive verdict.

Springfteld Wunener Withiam Potlit Lewisville Wayne Ky Waller Clete Combs Pete Mturnty Stone Oscuc Lloyd Dennis Tennis Francis Bennet Poucly Parkuk

Oklahoma Vote Probe Demands Grand Jury Action

Oklahoma County officials demand a full grand jury investigation into alleged irregular registration and vote fraud. They accuse organizers of arranging certificates and urging signature collection to overwhelm the system. Local Democrats and Republicans clash over the alleged scheme and canvassing errors. A separate note reports a high speed weaving machine boosting output and Tass dispatch on Soviet units leaving North Korea.

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Rhymes of a Cornfield Lawyer Campaign Call

A political verse urges Democrats and true believers to support the GOP in November. It mocks Democratic dominance, praises GOP candidates across the state from Guymor to Kerr, and calls rallying support to shift political power and “make it a certsirely” victory.

Paraguayan forces crush revolt in hot street battle

In Ascension Paraguay the new government said it had suppressed a military uprising after hours of street fighting led by Colonel Carlos Montanaro. Montanari surrendered with cadets at 7:30 p.m. The regime of President Gonzalez claimed no broad spread of the revolt beyond Asuncion and pledged measures to restore normal life.

Ascension Paraguay Juan Natalien Goreatez Carlos Montanary Domingo Montam Asd Jed Montanniro Paraguayan Military Academy United Nations Paris Caerpo Gramide Gonzalez Pqpee Imitrior Asuecion Caltts Gonzales Higinia Morinigo Enrique Volta Gaona Asuncion

Women Score Major Victory As Maine Women to Senate

Washington October 24. Women interested in politics scored a major victory this year with the election of Margaret Chase Smith as senator from Maine. She is the first woman to win a seat in the U S Senate from Maine and had served in Congress since 1940. Her victory came in Maine’s September 13 state election. Other female incumbents and candidates include Mary Norton Edith Rogers Frances Bolton Katharine St George Helen Gaghan Douglas and Virginia Foster Durr among and beyond party lines.

Agaist Mos Wamer Veterans of the House Mrrs Mary T. Norton New Jersey Edith Nourse Rogers Massachusetts Mary” Norton Labor Securcy Rogers Frances, Bolton Ohio Katharine St George New York Nortar Helen Gahagan Douglas California Melvin Douglas Senate Virginia Foster Durr Virginia

Washington School Leads Tuberculin Test Sponsorship

Washington School becomes first to sponsor tuberculin inoculation tests to be administered by Dr J C Canada and city county health staff. Tests will occur tomorrow with a one week follow up for reactions. Positive cases refer to family physicians for further exam. The Pontotoc county Tuberculin Association will cover expenses from Christmas Seal funds with parental permission required. Over 92 percent consent at Washington School.

Washington Tae Pontotoc County Tubercu- Insis Association

Former Aloka Man Hurt Near Antlers in Accident

Dr. 7.A. Gervais, a former Atoka physician now in Antlers, sustained facial and knee cuts in a car crash four miles south of Antlers and was taken to a Hugo hospital. Three others were reported recovering. Fire destroyed the Dodsan hun ber and planing plant near Aroka, with about $25,000 loss and no insurance. Monday night’s council meeting drew unusual interest after a fracas at the last meeting involving the police chief and local operator, with sentiment split on Johnsom’s fate and the coup’s influence.

A. Gervais Atoka Antlers Hugo Hospital Planing Millet Lane Aroka Ce Jonnie Art Ce Evatt Toknsen Hyatt's Jobrson Johnsom

Rally Sad Spots Ada To Hear Pashota Speakers

Big rally set for Saturday at Glenwood Park Ada at 10 30 a m with Floyd Maytubby governor of the Chickasaw nation and J Harrington state chairman of the democratic central commit tee as speakers The local committee plans to double the promised amount and more may be fixed Senator Elmer Thomas one of the marquee speakers will arrive Saturday morning Transportation and arrangements committees coordinate with speakers Gov Roy J Turner Reed Bond Judge Tom McKeown Judge Thomas P Holt and Charlie Rushing named among the organizers

Glenwood Park Ada Floyd B. Maytubby J. Harrington Chaunncey Bred Bowles Transportation Committee Moyman Mitchell Squaty Sipeinicndenk Charlie Rushing

French Train Derailed As Miners Return Effort Intensifies

A coal miners train derailed near Marseille amid sabotage claims as the government pushes a back-to-work drive. Despite violence threats and a 24 day general strike, turnout rose to 62 percent of workers with 309,000 miners still idle. The incident disrupted traffic for hours and highlighted tensions in the broader French recovery effort.

Paris Marseille Interior Ministry France

Labor Vote Likely To Swing In Pennsylvania Race

Philadelphia report notes a volatile labor vote could decide Pennsylvania's presidential outcome. CIO and APL memberships totaling about 1.2 million pressure both parties, while Taft Hartley act repeal remains a focal issue. Truman and Roosevelt era loyalties are weighed against GOP hopes for a 1948 statewide win.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania GOP Eligvble Tebor CIO Roosevelt Fennsylvania Hugh D. Scott House of Representatives Philip Mathews Dewey I. W. Gut Henry Wallace

Exail Wyatt Will Head Kiwanians Ada Club

Emil Wyatt, longtime executive for the OG&2, was elected president of the Ada Kiwanis club for the coming year. Charles Copeland of Copeland's Bakery will be vice president and Tom Graves of Keltner Whale Sate Grocery was re elected treasurer. New board members are Lee Burton HT Cason Martin Clark and Pete Green. Holdovers are Warral Allen AL Burleson Howard Mathis and George Mac Robert. Meeting at the Legion Hut featured a bushtype meal and festive election night notes.

Emil Wyatt Oecst OG&2 Rhonday Might Ada Ktis Charles Copeland Copeland's Bakery Becose Tom Graves Keltner Whalesate Grotory Lee Burton HT. Cason Martin Clark Pete Green Warral Allen

Band trip clashes and student responsibility questioned

A reader letter discusses the high school band’s out of town football trip decisions. It cites unpaid equipment losses at East Central stadium, doctor’s hospitalization of the band director’s father, and parents seeking reasons for trips. It emphasizes student responsibility as a key factor for future travel.

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Nurses To Study Public Relations Workshop in Tulsa

Oklahoma nurses gather in Tulsa for a public relations workshop as part of the 0th session of the Oklahoma Nurses' Association. About 400 attendees will participate October 27 to 32 at Trinity Episcopal Church with a seven hour film program and bi med recordings to teach local PR methods and coordination with OSNA and allied organizations.

Oklahoma Nurses’ Association Tulsa American Nurses’ Association Oklahoma State Nurses’ Association Oklahoma State League of Mars- Ling State Organisation For ‘Public Health Nursing Trinity Episceonal Reba OSNA

War Crimes Court Acquits 13 Of Plotting to Launch War

Antlers voters to decide on a $150000 bond issue for water works and distribution system improvements. The plan includes a gravity dam east of the highway bridge, a treatment plant and pump station, and system extension to unserved areas. Dam may relocate two miles downstream if approved. The court case in Nuernberg acquitted 13 defendants of plotting to start the war but convicted several German commanders on war crimes. the trial spanned months with judgments issued for individual cases.

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Months On Frisco Tavern Theft Tales

Frisco tavern owner Thomas Schivan reported a month of missing items including whisky bottles beer snacks and juke box coins. A ceiling leak revealed bourbon and Patrick J West Virginian admitted living in the ceiling for a month after being found by Officer John Nyland he was jailed for petty theft.

San Francisco Thomas Schivan Market Street Sullivan Sudvan John Nyland Patrick J

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