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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1946

Page

3

Goering Hid Poison Since Capture Says Investigating Board

The four power commission says Goering had the poison vial from capture and may have hidden it in his body or in the toilet. It notes the container was two inches long and implies the capsule could have been secreted in the umbilical area or alimentary tract. Guards cleared of dereliction and German workers not implicated. three letters Goering left remain confined to Allied control.

Goering Muernberg Hermann Goering Four-Power Commission International Military Tribunal Nuernberg Allied Control Council Berlin Col B.C. Andrus Walsh Board of Inquiry Malkov

Two Sophs Charged With Arson After House Fire

Two Westminster College sophomores, Thomas G. Campbell and Otto Grosse, were charged with arson after a three story Beta Theta Pi house burned. Campbell, 22, Ironton, admitted helping start the fire while Grosse, 22, Granite City was named as pouring gasoline on decorations. Two pledges, Thomas Mead Jr. and Henry Straus, suffered second degree burns. Fire chief M. Grant Duncan collapsed and died during the blaze.

Fulton Westminister College Beta Theta Pi Hugh P. Williamson Thomas G. Campbell Ironton Otto Grosse Granite City Ill Williamson Campbell Grosse Marine Corps Thomas S. Mead, Jr Slater Henry C. Straus Webster Groves M. Grant Duncan

East Gulf Coast shipmen end strike with coastwide ship restarts

East and gulf coast ship operators signed a pact with AFL Masters Mates and Pilots leaders and the US maritime commission to restart work on 1181 ships. Frederick Livingston announced the agreement. Union meetings to ratify start tomorrow with results due Monday. CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial Association foresees applying terms to all government ships within 48 hours.

New York AFL US Maritime Commission Frederick Livingston U. S Sam Hogan CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Washington Maritime Commission Hogan Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach

Justifiable homicide ruling in Tulsa slaying

District Judge Leslie Webb acquitted Naomi Mae Sutherland 18 of murder after her father W. O. Sutherland 45 was fatally shot at their Wekiwa farm home. Webb called it a plain case of justifiable homicide as the girl testified she acted in defense of her mother.

Tulsa Okla Leslie Webb Naomi Mae Sutherland W. O. Sutherland Webb

First US President Owns Private Railroad Car for Travel

President Truman’s successor travels in a privately owned railcar now assigned to presidential use since early in the war. The armored car weighs 276,520 pounds and includes bulletproof windows, a fortresslike build, financed with railroad group support.

Douglas B. Cornell Washington White House United States Charles G. Ross Association of American Railroads Truman New York Air Corps Williamsburg Potsdam Pullman Company Orly Michael F. Reilly Secret Service Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing Company Ferdinand Magellan

Return of CTD Married Men to Ada Reflects Local Ties

From March 1943 to June 1944 about 1,500 aviation students in the 343rd College Training Detachment at East Central State College Ada included nine married men who returned with wives enrolled in the college. The list names John May Detroit and wife Ovis Carpenter Ada, Robert Hippe Omaha and wife Flora Mitchell Bowlegs, Joseph Namdella Worcester Mass and wife Maxine Morgan Bowlegs, John Gillespie Boston and wife Mary Treadwell Ada, John Kassay North Tarrytown and wife Mary Olive Bruner Ada, Robert Billings Portage Penn and wife Mary Scott Ada, Raymond Miner New York City and wife Edwina Frazier Shawnee. two others returned but not enrolled. Additional couples include Bob Lady Ada with Lada Mae Lamb and Arthur Herold Ada Milling Co and Wan da Dean Leershow Bowlegs. Some men returned for Ada’s appeal, with Stosh Valancius Philadelphia bringing William Duffy and James Smith Clintonville bringing Donald Laux. Eddie Moore Soph President Canyon City and Jerry Pennington Ada both enrolled. East Central State College and Ada celebrate the reunion of these veterans.

John Clayton East Central State College Ada John May Detroit Michigan Ovis Carpenter Robert Hippe Omaha Nebraska Flora Mitchell Bowlegs Flora Joseph Namdella Worchestire Mass Maxine Morgan John Gillespie Boston East Central John Mary Treadwell John Kassay North Tarry Town New York Mary Olive Bruner Robert Billings Portage Penn Mary Scott Texas Raymond Miner New York City Edwina Frazier Shawnee Edwina Bob Lady Lada Mae Lamb Lady Arthur Herold Ada Milling Co Arthur Wanda Dean Leershow Stanley Stosh) Valancius Philadelphia William Duffy Philly James Smith Clintonville Wisconsin Donald Laux Eddie Moore Soph Canyon City Colorado Eddie Jerry Pennington Jerry Adan

Sugar Stamp Period Extended to November Thirtieth

Washington announces an extra 30 days for canning sugar stamps No 9 and 10, allowing five pounds each to remain valid through November 30 to offset regional shortages from the maritime strike. Spare stamp No 51 stays good for five pounds until year’s end.

Washington CPA OPA Agriculture Department

Tulsa Power Station Expansion Plans Announced

R K Lane president of Public Service Company of Oklahoma announced construction is underway on a 3 000 000 addition to its Tulsa power station. The project will serve residents and industry in eastern Oklahoma.

Tulsa Okla R. K. Lane Public Service Company of Oklahoma Oklahoma

Navy veteran uses sky drop to return girlfriend’s ring

Edward R. Swiderski a 21 year old navy veteran used the war developed sky drop to return his girlfriend’s class ring. He received one year probation on a reckless flying charge.

Detroit Edward R. Swiderski

Notre Dame Ends Iowa Jinx With 41 to 6 Victory

Notre Dame led by Johnny Lujack overwhelmed Iowa 41 to 6 in Iowa City. The Irish outplayed the Hawkeyes on home turf, avenging past losses while asserting dominance in a game marked by Lujack’s sharp T formation.

Iowa City Notre Dame Iowa Johnny Lujack Hawkeye Lujack

New District OEA Head Injured In Car Crash

Doyle Sullivan newly elected president of the district OFA and Okmulgee County schools superintendent was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after his car collided head on with a truck near Okmulgee. He suffered a broken nose jaw left knee fractures and facial injuries. Passengers Frank Duke and Mr Stone sustained broken leg and arm. Sullivan was en route to Ada to attend a teachers meeting and is hospitalized in Okmulgee.

Doyle Sullivan District Ofa Okmulgee County Okmulgee Ada Barnsdall Sullivan Frank Duke Preston District Dea East Central Dea

Miss Emma Keller Injured in Fall at Home

Miss Emma K. Keller of East Central college English department fell at her home at 1004 East Fifteenth Saturday morning and broke the large bone in one leg. She was alone and could not summon help. Velma Grimes found her and called for assistance. Keller was taken to the hospital and listed in good condition Saturday night.

Emma K. Keller East Central College English Department East Velma Grimes Miss Keller

Tulsa Bride Slain During Honeymoon in Mexico

Nan Peiker Beach of Tulsa and New York City was fatally shot while sleeping in a honeymoon camp along the Blasas river in Guerrero state. Charles Beach, her husband, described a night attack by three men who looted their camp before fleeing into jungle with gear and supplies.

Reginald L. Wood Mexico City Blasas River Mexico Nan Peiker Beach Tulsa Okla New York City Nan Charles Edward Beach Blasas Tetela Acapulco Guerrero Beach

Government sales of industrial properties lagging in wartime surplus

War Assets Administration reports 8 billion dollars in wartime industrial property still on the market. Private buyers hesitate on plants built for explosives and aircraft engines due to future uncertainty. Liquidation target set for July 1 but officials doubt completion. Sale signs include tools, pipelines, and major plants like a TNT facility.

Washington War Assets Administration TNT

Demos Need Only Six House Seats

Oklahoma City report notes that if Democrats win six of the nine contested house races on November 5 they will seize control of the State House. Democrats now hold 54 of 60 seats with 59 contested. a vacancy in Okmulgee County could adjust the needed total to five.

Oklahoma City House of Representatives Republican State Committee Okmulgee

Republicans Can’t Gain Oklahoma State Senate Control

In Oklahoma City on October 26, Republicans faced a tall task to seize the state senate. They could win only eight seats more than present, far short of the 23 needed for control, while Democrats appear set to hold a strong majority with at least 28 seats. The Senate's composition shows 19 Democrats, 1 Republican unopposed, and 12 seats contested in November.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Senate House GOP

Farmers Hold To Cotton as Market Breaks Sharply

In the south the cotton flow has slowed to a trickle as prices fell sharply last week. Farmers cling to bales hoping for a rebound on exchange boards. Some say withholding could lift prices back. others note most of the crop is already sold and many face higher living costs.

New Orleans South Federal Land Bank of

Dreams Gone They Offer Children

Denver couple William E. West and his wife plan to place their five children for adoption after a failed bid to acquire a farm home. They sold their Denver house, moved to Missouri for a hoped farm, and a sixth child was born in Springfield. A baby adopted in Kansas City died, and the family faces eviction and homelessness as they prepare to appear in Denver juvenile court.

Denver William E. West Missouri Springfield West Wests Kansas City Union Station Kansas City

Fall and Winter Care and Management of Dairy Animals

General Dairy Letter III outlines steps for 4-H dairy boys to care for young heifers. It covers hay and roughage quality, home grown grains with protein supplements, mineral and water provisions, shelter needs, breeding guidance, and safety measures. Emphasizes proper feeding, weather protection, and planning with parents to improve herd production.

C. H. Hailey Lester Smith Pontotoc County

4 H Achievement Week Sets Enrollment Drive

Margaret Baade Assistant Home Demonstration Agent announces 4 H Achievement Week November 2 10 to boost club enrollment and encourage members to recruit new ones. Oneita Bryant reports on a Francis 4 H club trip to Wilburton June 12 41 with activities from assembling manuals to gardens and home crafts. Officers chosen at Farm Women’s club include President Mrs A H Mercer and Secretary Mrs A C Griffith with plans for slip covers upholstery and meal planning. The next meeting November 11 will cover pruning trees and shrubs.

Margaret Baade U. S Oneita Brayant Oneita Bryant Francis 4-H Club Wilburton Oneita Farm Women's Club A. L. Griffith A. H. Mercer Naomi Stanfield A. C. Griffith J. S. Stanfield May Johnson Jessie Morgan HDA Ee Baade

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