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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

5

Churchill in Attack on Labor Leaders

London Oct 24 Churchill attacks labor leaders as he urges price controls and less socialist planning. He argues nationalization harmed the economy and plans to unsettle the labor government through a conservative amendment to the king's speech. Passage of the amendment would amount to a vote of no confidence and could force Prime Minister Attlee's cabinet to resign.

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Grain saving drive gains 35 percent by committee

Washington reports a committee says industry pledges will save about 35 million bushels in the next 90 days to ease winter distress with further gains from public self denial and livestock feeding. A special congressional session is eyed for November 17 to unlock about 1.066 billion dollars for grain and other products for overseas markets amid inflation fears. Taft convenes GOP steering panel to craft price support if Truman’s plan falls short.

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By 5S union contract reshapes pay at Continental Paper

The article narrates Local 299 of the United Paper Workers CIO at Continental Paper Co negotiating a new "Shave-the-Production" contract. It guarantees workers a share of value added, with 50 percent of the excess to workers after reserve allocations, plus retirement annuity. The plan ties pay to measured raw-material value added, yields a higher hourly rate for laborers, and includes a $3,000 insurance reserve and life-insurance-backed annuity. The unusual contract aims to share generated value rather than fixed hourly wages.

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Peden Sees War or Peace Decision Soon

Ren Preston Feden says Congress will likely decide critical issues in a special session. He warned against communism, urged aid to nations resisting it, and urged action on a stopgap fund of about a million dollars. Mubert Verard was elected county Legion commander to succeed Schwielthard, with plans to hold a veterans conference.

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Clinton merchants expo to showcase new display booths

Clinton Ortli firm exhibitors set up at the Clinton Merchants Exposition on November 12 13. Projected displays feature three dimensional model setups illustrating how forms are cut for museum exhibits.

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Russians abandon warmongering resolution at United Nations

The United Nations General Assembly politics committee rejected a Soviet resolution branding the United States Greece and Turkey as warmongers. A Polish compromise proposal then emerged, seeking to curb war propaganda and urge peaceful information dissemination, with support from France Australia and Canada. The United States opposed the individual Western proposals while backing the broader aim of reducing dangerous propaganda.

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Russia in Demand For Korean. Move

Lake Success Oct 28 Russia called on the United Nations to withdraw eff from Korea and end U S troop presence. The Soviet demand framed the Korean debate before the General Assembly and followed United States urging election plans for Korea by next March 31 under UN supervision. Deputy Foreign Minister Andras Gromyko and Ambassador John Foster Dulles clashed over Korea in the session.

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Swedish Airliner Crashes in Greece

An aircraft operated by SRA airline, en route from Istanbul to Athens, crashed near Dit Hymettos southeast of Athens. All aboard were killed, including a Swedish crew of eight and several passengers. Two Americans were aboard. witnesses described scattered wreckage over a long area. The crash occurred around 1 pm EST during a scheduled stopover at Athens airport.

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Fragmentary rural notice from Hugoton district report

A damaged OCR fragment from Hugoton area mentions miles of distance and safety, but the text is incomplete and difficult to parse. The snippet references local schooling and a safety emphasis, with unclear actions or outcomes.

Hot Atoms Threaten Public Health in Atomic Era

A wartime era report discusses radioactive dangers in public health, noting two university buildings contaminated by small amounts of radioactive material and a factory lab incident. Experts warn that future atomic work could create widespread contamination requiring long evacuation and strict safety measures.

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Funeral Wednesday For Willis Young at Fitzhugh

The body of Willis Young son of Mr. and Mrs. A Young of Fitzhugh will be brought to the Iron Methodist church for funeral rites Wednesday. He served in the Pacific theater and will be honored by Rev Harry W Miller of Coal Rate and others with a service including a sermon and graveside rites.

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Fragmented OCR News Item on Local Colony and Bloom Project

A partially legible note discusses a colony planned to promote a gel related project and a half billion flowers. The text is garbled with several misspellings and unclear names. No clear dates or locations could be determined from the readable fragments.

Fire Devours Ada Market in Sunday Blaze Not Determined

A large fire swept through the Dieus Market on West Main in Ada on Sunday, destroying most of the stock. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with water from streams and hydrants hampered by heat and slick floors. the store owner’s insurance covered only part of the loss. This was the second major fire at the market in less than three years, delaying cleanup plans as investigators assessed the ruins.

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Royal Family Finalizes Wedding Guest List Invitations Issued

Britain’s royal household has chosen about 2000 guests for Princess Elizabeth’s wedding after months of pruning eligible names. Invitations feature copper plate engraving from Westminster Abbey with dress code and timings, issued under official secrecy.

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More Than Average Rainfall Needed For Winter Wheat

Agriculture Department researchers warn parched wheat regions in Oklahoma Kansas and Nebraska must see rainfall soon to avoid severe yields. Some rain fell recently but one or two rains of normal levels may not suffice, with seeding in dry soil at risk if wet periods do not arrive.

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Four Lane Road Plan Mentioned By Oklahoma City Delegation

An Oklahoma City delegation discusses establishing a four lane highway south from Oklahoma City along present state highway 74 to cross the Canadian River west of Norman. The approach is under review by the state highway commission and the department.

Oklaboma City Oklstheme Higeeytekeney Searee Neostate Highway Department

FFA and 4 H to Fight Rats in Oklahoma Program

Oklahoma farmers and 4 H and FFA members launch a rat eradication drive urged by Gov. W. P. Parnell as part of the state food conservation program. Youth groups including seasoned trainees prepare to combat rats blamed for eating 50 pounds of wheat per year and spoiling similar amounts.

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