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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
1
Ada schools switch to easier daily routines due to extreme heat while keeping half-day plans unlikely. Superintendent Rex Morrison notes longer rests between classes and earlier releases, with several campuses reporting enrollment changes and shifts across junior high and high school totals.
Cashing of leave bonds slowed at local banks with business off about one fifth on Wednesday versus Tuesday. Banks rushed to keep up as many bonds were cashed, with around $100 to $200 in bonds being redeemed. Bank officials expect Thursday morning to show the busiest period and predict the number of bonds cashed will drop to a minimum by early next week.
In Southport the British Trades Union Congress approved a Bevin tribute by show of hands, backing his foreign policy despite labor party doubts. A key resolution urged unity of democratic European powers to rebuild economic structure, while a separate motion to recognize the Spanish republic and withdraw support from Franco failed. Gandhi, weakened by a fast protesting Calcutta riots, remained contending to end his fast for sanity to return to Calcutta.
Weather forecast notes northwest Oklahoma clear to partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers in the east and south. Clearing trends for central areas with cooler temperatures. Strong winds and warmer conditions expected in the northwest Friday afternoon.
The East Central College frosh program opens with a general assembly in the college auditorium. Over 920 freshmen sing led by Me. Hussite Hawkinsom from East Central. Dr. A. Limscheid, president, welcomes newcomers and urges success. Clauce Zevely outlines campus life while faculty introduce offerings and tests. The program ends Friday noon.
The wildcat strike spreads to two more coal pits in Britain, with about 180000 miners affected and 49 pits cited as shut. Production cuts hit exports and a government recovery plan, while Yorkshire plants fear outages. Miners refuse to dig two feet more daily, triggering walkouts and contract disputes with the National Coal Board.
Lea'll Trust This Newsboy recounts an incident where Constable Jess Lea aided a newsboy who had faced a loss of a billfold with about 330 dollars and valuable papers in front of the courthouse. Mrs J Tur low later reported her son owed a bill and had trouble returning the items, leaving the matter to his mother.
A Hickory man died after stopping his car on the south edge of Pontator near Tishomingo at about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. A passenger named Cy Killian and Deputy Ray Gondwin were in the vehicle. The man reportedly said he could go no further before the vehicle halted. The report notes prior car trouble and alcohol-related signs observed by officers. The obituary notes he grew up in the Hickory community.
New York reports that former Giants pitcher Richard Marquard said a man arrested in New York yesterday posing as him was the impostor. Magistrate Murphy questioned the man, who admitted no money, and the case ended with the impostor dismissed. Separately, reports from Tokyo noted a prison fire at Sugano prison destroying guarded war detainee cells as officials pursued suspects.
East Central State College president A Linscheid spoke at the Ada Chamber of Commerce urging a steady US policy toward Russia. He warned that arms buildup, distrust in talks, and hardline positions risk war, urging negotiation and careful diplomacy to prevent conflict with the Soviet Union.
Government petitions Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate railroads overcharges on wartime shipments of explosives and ammunition. Officials estimate 20 to 40 million dollars involved. Also notes wage increase dispute and railroads seeking authority for higher freight rates and possible arbitration outcomes.
A U S State Department report notes that Secretary Marshall is expected to decide within two weeks whether to recommend a special congressional session for emergency action on the European economic crisis. The decision hinges on Paris intelligence and European officials, with President Truman to approve. Lovett warned Europe faces worsening shortages of materials. Marshall aims to craft a self supporting reconstruction plan to ease dollar strain and spur exports.
Mrs. Furlong of Holdenville died Wednesday morning in Holdenville after years in the city. Born Kentucky, she later moved to Durant, then Stonewall before settling in Holdenville. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Everett Roberts of Holdenville, three sons H. of Corpus Christi, Few of Durant, W. Furlong of Ada, a sister Mrs Tim Briggs of Mammoth Cave, and brothers Andy Houchin of Louisville and Fred Houchin of Mammoth Cave. Burial in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, after services at Holdenville First Baptist Church.
Washington reports that U S farmers may earn more money than ever before with record gross cash receipts. A Agriculture Department survey shows eight months of 1943 cash receipts at about 17.4 billion dollars, 21 percent above the 1936 peak. Net income per farm in 1943 cited as 234 dollars, driven by high demand and strong prices.
Reported gunfire along Java and Sumarre fronts persisted after a UN sponsored cease fire began. Dutch and Indonesians accuse each other of disinformation as UN observers prepare to monitor the line. Casualties cited vary with Dutch claiming 400 dead wounded and missing. Indonesian losses estimated rising.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Tupelo high school auditorium for Mrs Winnie Haier Mooner who died August 2 at the home of two daughters. She was 79. Burial was in Byres Prairie cemetery. Surviving are Mr Mooney and four daughters including Mrs Lucy Moore and Mrs Ide Neely, four sons, a sister and brothers, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
President Truman canceled plans for a mountain hike due to rain during his Brazil visit. He remained at the embassy working on a 15 minute speech for Congress, attended Tosca at the Municipal Opera, and joined his daughter Margaret at the US embassy residence. Dutra invites the family to a private dinner at Catete palace and a state dinner tomorrow at Itamaraty.
Oklahoma statewide heat waves kept temperatures above a century mark with highs around 106 degrees. The coolest spot overnight was Beaver at 67. Cities like Lawton and Guymon logged 105 degrees, while several towns reported 108. Schools in Chickasha and Oklahoma City dismissed early due to the heat, with some districts ending as early as 2:30 pm.
The text describes a comically pessimistic view where a wife and two other women clash over a husband, while a modern dentist raises prices for delivering new teeth. The piece notes that dentists now charge for two sets of teeth, unlike doctors in the past.
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