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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
4
A Ada man argues against buying government bonds while criticizing aid to Europe. He recalls Civil War hardship, laments Yankee actions, and notes southern resilience. The piece reflects mixed sentiment on war, trade, and peace, while acknowledging the need to prevent future conflicts.
From a long view of history, Charles de Gaulle stands among outstanding patriots for France. He united free forces in Africa to reconquer and stabilize the homeland, aided allied forces, and now faces a communist threat with resolve. The piece argues he may steer France back to democracy and deserves the label Patriot.
The piece argues that communists in Hollywood may abandon radicalism when offered high pay and comfort. It links politics to economic status, noting a socialist once who drilled oil on small land but became a conservative as wealth grew. It suggests a pattern: losers seek systemic change, winners accept the status quo.
The era of meatless and eggless days spurred newspaper wit with playful headlines. The Winston-Saber Jo Journal lampooned with Department of Egg riculture's Fagsports Eyesplain Eggciterent About Hens Eggs while the Pittsburgh Past Gazette quipped Eggsaving More or Less Scrambleck TM in a light comic take on the policy.
The text argues lawmakers should balance travel and home duties, noting that improved transport and communications bring nations closer. It contends understanding global events aids governance, warns against overdoing trips at public expense, and recognizes some lawmakers strive to serve better while others drift from duties.
The piece reflects on Ben Crosby as a premier cowboy and showman who thrived through danger, invested wisely after peak athletic years, and left a lasting rodeo legacy despite his death in a highway accident. It notes his New Mexico ranch and partnership in notable Madison Square Garden events.
The editorial argues the new legislative council will help by studying proposed laws and providing information to lawmakers. It stresses councils do not replace the legislature, but offer data on effects of laws, budgets, and long range goals while noting past state inattention to schools and social services. It also touches on international views and local beef cattle success as context.
On Corregidor Island, after nearly five months of bombardment, the rock of granite pillars still stands amid rusted remains and shattered barracks. As debris blankets the North Dock and the entrance to Insular Tunnel, the once mighty fortress now lies in ruin, its banners and memories fading under time and the sea.
The Mary II yacht, linked to the late Financier Walter Overell, has a new owner, with Harold J. Jarvis managing the transfer. Court approval and an auction set the sale at 3400 dollars, while Louise Overell receives a $590 monthly allowance as the heir of the estate. The text also notes a separate local community chest campaign and a medical incident involving Dr. Steitenberger.
In Portland on February 28 195? British team member Henry Cotton notes mixed weather as rain reduces play for the Ryder Cup prep at the Portland Golf Club. Dai Rees posts a two under par 32-37-4B while Byron Nelson and Sam Snead pace the Americans.
Calvary Baptist church hosted a Sunday service to launch Girl Scout Week in Sulphur with troop members renewing their promises. An eight troop flag ceremony preceded a local football game drawing the largest crowd to date. investitures and Brownie events are planned throughout the week. A window display for Sulphur Brownies continues at Jamies department store. annual fundraising set for November 6.
A county raid reports new methods in whiskey suppression under officers Goodwin and Dy-som with constables Lea and Myers. They seize multiple pints of whiskey, including in a woman's purse, amid raids in the Whiskey area and arrest Jack Green.
The piece surveys global anti communism with mentions of Washington and London, noting freedom for Slavs and resistance to totalitarian rule. It highlights U S policy in Berlin under General Clay, De Gaulle's stance against Bolshevism in France, and Brant and Chile relations with Moscow, framing a broad struggle against communism and the Cominform. It discusses new Western strategies to defend freedom and counter Soviet influence, signaling a coordinated political shift.
A gasoline truck overturned about one mile north of Ada during a morning incident. The driver, identified as Bassline, sustained severe burns to the left leg face and neck after swerving to avoid a car and colliding with a barrier, with fire spreading to the vehicle. Bystanders aided, the truck burned completely, and emergency crews limited further spread.
A garbled OCR listing shows Valley View admissions with numerous incomplete names and locations such as Koes and W Cotton Route J Ada Mrs Mattie Ruth Headvicke and baby boy 1300 past Vath Ada GO and Rose Mrs Vernee Fiedciepevi Te, plus other entries including Vinita Mi Hall Fort Smith and Ruby Dell Sachsen with Jay fal. 14h Worth Ada involving Johny Bolin Route 2 Ada and Mrs Norma Depew Kowawa with W Parish Roth.
报道称玻利维亚布哈里省边境城镇瓜瓦拉被“皮里斯塔”党 communist 势力占领。 governor Cah Joaqcim Rondon 据 Bolivian frontier 警备队队长 Hernan 报告称，罗曼达坦接获情报，称占领发生于Kelman border town Guavara 地域，基地似乎为一个“庞大、武装良好”集团。 当局表示将采取措施保卫边境，尚未有独立核实时点。
Philadelphia Oct 28 5 Penalties for National Football League parthes have not increased since the circuit installedStd known as the back judge Bert Bell sent to day. He said five officials fined or sanctioned for infractions were fewer than expected and urged a full report before the league acts. The commissioner considers the matter and the field enforcement.
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