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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1952

Page

4

Charity hospital financing in Oklahoma City and state

The piece argues that University of Oklahoma health facilities are financed by state funds with outside donations and that charity hospitalization should be shouldered by communities or the state. It notes rising costs, private hospital practices, and the need for a sane plan separate from politics. It calls welfare funds to aid those on welfare, but acknowledges many unable to pay remain.

Oklahoma City Crippled Children’s Foundation Cancer Society Commonwealth Fund Valley View Hospital Ada

Ada Weeklies Consolidations and History Pair

A historical note outlines The Ada Weekly News evolving through consolidations with The Ada Weekly Democrat in 1910 and with the Ada Star-Democrat and other papers, detailing its Ada Oklahoma mailing details and office information.

Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise Oan Ada Star-Democrat Ada Evening News Ada Weekly News

Let Soldiers Vote Now and in This Election

Editorial urges swift action to ensure absentee voting rights for armed service members. Cites Oklahoma’s provision and New York Times analysis showing many states still disenfranchise troops, potentially up to a million people. Calls Congress and state legislatures to restore full citizenship and ballot access.

Union Armed Services Oklahoma Korea New York Times Armed Forces Information and Education Office Congress

Without an Equal Ada Water Privileges Highlighted

The Ada News boasts Ada's abundant clear water supply from a spring at Byrd's Mill praising its purity. It suggests Ada seek additional water rights from nearby springs and sands to ensure future supply and prevent others from obtaining the best water in the state.

Daily Oklahoman Ada Ada News Byrd’s Mill

Good and Bad in Oil Policy and Russia

A reflective piece argues the government may have a case against big oil overpricing and foreign alliances but also urges recognizing oil companies' role in preventing Communist influence in the Middle East. It notes Russia lacks sufficient oil for large wars, praises American companies, and ends with a meditation on unpredictability and interest in the old world.

Middle East Russia Free Nations

Power and Responsibility in Government and Society

An essay discusses bureaucrats seeking more power, the reach of state control across floods, power, transport, and commerce, and a critique of socialism versus individual rights. It questions the pace of government expansion, contrasts ethics in a lost money case, and reflects on belief, humor, and international relations including Andrei Gromyko.

Pontotoc County Tennessee Valley

Visitors In Home Of Mitchussons And Relatives

Visitors at the Mitchussons included Ver nie Bayless Kathy Jean Guthrie and family visiting relatives nearby. Kay and Ronnie Mitchusson of Fitzhugh visited cousins Don and Sue Lynn Mitchusson. Polio hospitalization news reached Jack Linn a former Fittstown resident in California.

H. L. Mitchusson Vernie Bayless Kathy Jean Dora Guthrie Kay Ronnie Mitchusson Fitzhugh Don Sue Lynn Mitcusson Jack Linn Fittstown California Troy McCormick Japan D. C. Lee Harry Willis Maulden Hollis Daniels Ada Sam Marshall Charley Timmons Troy James Seminole Lee Post Anadarko Ora Sharp Luther Wilson Sunny Kenneth Boone William Boone Springhill Hookie Timmons Joe Allison Tex Mattie McKinney Harold Townsend Tommy Nabors Oklahoma City

Armed Revolt by Soviet Satellite Nations Seen as U S Dilemma

AP Military Affairs Reporter Elton C Fay outlines that an armed revolt by a Soviet satellite could force the United States to choose quickly between aiding the rebels and risking World War III or abstaining and hurting prestige. He notes potential Kremlin provocations, the danger of misread aid, and the lack of imminent moves toward revolt in the East European satellites.

Andrei Gromyko Britain United States Gromyko United Nations Elton C. Fayap Washington Soviet Union U. S America Ussr Moscow Kremlin Russia Tito Czechoslovakia Poland Hungary Rumania Bulgaria

Sulphur Rotary Welcomes Four New Members

Sulphur Rotary hosts a luncheon at First Methodist church with Charles Purtle presiding. Wilkes Mountford and Gene Frier discuss Rotary Information. Four new members Carl Williams Cecil Jackson Howard Northcutt Lindsay Martin receive cards plaques and pins. Oscar Bridgman named honorary Rotarian. District governor Boyd Gunning visits Sept 4.

First Methodist Church Sulphur Rotary Club Charles Purtle Rotary Wilkes Mountford Gene Frier W. L. Shamel Frank Crawford George Duke Frier Carl Williams Cecil Jackson Howard Northcutt Lindsay Martin Oscar Bridgman Boyd Gunning Norman Rotary International Sulphur Purtle

Barristers Can Represent Before Any British Tribunal

In Britain solicitors are restricted to specific courts while barristers may appear before any tribunal.

Britain

Back-to-School Theme Dominates Stores Nationwide

Nationwide stores push back-to-school as prices for clothing and shoes drop from last year. Merchants report strong early sales and high fashion items for youth, with college shopper activity lagging but expected to rise after Labor Day. New York stores lag behind national momentum.

Sam Dawson New York Dun & Bradstreet

Hospitalization for appendectomy and social visits in Vamoosa area

Loyd Gene Clayton, a small patient at P S hospital Holdenville, underwent an appendectomy. Ada visitors Mrs A C Rodden and Mrs Ed Zweincher called on Mr and Mrs H T Robertson as he remains very ill. Numerous local families visit, host social events, and travel between Ada Wewoka Seminole and Sasakwa amid community life markers.

Loyd Gene Clayton Bud Clayton P&s Hospital Holdenville A. C. Rodden Ed Zweincher H. T. Robertson Ada Robertson E. J. Evans Donna Kay George Hirm J. Raulston Sasakwa Wewoka Dick Griffin Jess Russell Herman Robertson Mell Horton Bob Evans John Phelps Dale Melvin Franks Ale Charles and Jack Franks Smyrna Tenn Bill J. Cooley Camp Polk Louisiana Bill Cooley Jim Ivey Camp Hood Texas Bill Steelman Alice Lane Myrtle Speaks Cement Homer Brewer Floyd Downey Lorene Foren W. H. Brewer Oklahoma City Walter Sutton Seminole Jess Sutton Ruby Doolen Janice A. J. Doolen Gertie Rosemary Mullin Empore Tulsa Brad Mullins Floyd Clayton Loyd Gene Clayton Mary Ingram Jim Ingram Ed Sharber Billy Don Donna Linda Fannie Daly Doolen Nadine Huffman Euel Harper Shawnee Brownie Welch R. D. Russell Floyd Jenkins Joe Houston R. D. Robertson Lee Leech Arnold Ruby Robertson Danielson Lake Bill J. I. Evans

Committee charges VA agency in D C with irregularities

A House committee led by Rep. Olin Teague alleges irregularities in the Oklahoma City regional VA loan guaranty office after a five week May review. About 30 employees may be involved. regional supervisor Cleckler and division head Gilstrap deny knowledge of issues as investigators examine appraisal fairness and efficiency.

Washington House Oklahoma City L. O. Gilstrap Emoray A. Gale Cleckler

Elderly man trades shoes with fellow customer in Larned

In Larned an elderly shopper disliked the shoes on display but agreed to try on a pair worn by Chester Crane. Crane consented. The swap ended with Crane wearing the newer shoes and the elderly man leaving in Crane’s worn, comfortable pair.

Larned Chester Crane Crane

Grass in Annapolis Gutters Cited in City Report

Annapolis city engineer cites weed and grass growth in street gutters in his annual report on Maryland capital conditions. Residents allegedly let vegetation overrun sidewalks and public spaces as part of the city’s maintenance issues.

Annapolis Maryland Capital

Four Million Young Voters Eligible in November

Memo from Washington notes about four million new potential voters among civilians and 1.15 million among service members. Census Bureau estimates 101.3 million voting age Americans this fall, with expected turnout around 52 percent, similar to 1948.

Frank O'Brien Washington Bureau of the Census Washington, D. C Georgia Census Bureau United States Armed Services

Ask Removal of Health Director in Carter County

Carter County Board of Commissioners asked the State Health Department to remove Dr. J. H. White as county health unit director after a dispute over finances. The $21,250 1952 53 budget includes $6,250 for new equipment and $15,000 for salaries and expenses. White claimed claims for a clerk and raises, which the board would not approve to avoid overdrafts. The State Health Department had agreed to a clerk and increases, and the office remained open today despite White threatening to close.

Ardmore Okla Carter County Board of Commissioners State Health Department J. H. White Paul Hartsill Hartsill White

Konawa Opens With Enrollment of 392 Students

Konawa public schools started the 1952-53 term with 392 pupils enrolled on Monday as J E Goss principal notes. Enrollment may rise with late entries, similar to last year. Elementary grades 190, senior high 98, junior high 104. 36 began first day.

Konawa J. E. Goss Goss Monay Hollis B. Scott Loren Notley J. A. Davis Bourger

Cpl Tharp Returns From Korean Service On Leave

Cpl Carl D. Tharp of the U S Air Force is visiting on a 30 day leave after serving in Korea since June 6 1951. He will report to Scott Field Illinois and is a brother of Mrs S A Lilley Route 4 Ada. He attended school at Oakman.

Cpl Carl D. Tharp U. Air Force Korea Scott Field S. A. Lilley Route 4 Ada Oakman

Sasakwa Infant Listed as Possible Polio Patient

At Valley View Hospital a 10 month old Sasakwa girl Tamara Kitchen was admitted as a possible polio case. Parents are Mr and Mrs W R Kitchen. The ward shows rising patient load with 11 people Tuesday.

Valley View Hospital Tamara Kitchen Sasakwa W. R. Kitchen

Arcaro’s Top Victory at Widener 1942 on The Rhymer

Jockey Eddie Arcaro rates his Widener victory in 1942 aboard The Rhymer as his best win among rivals Alsab Market Wise Charlledon Our Boots and Attention. The race took place at liliah.

Arcaro Miami Eddie Arcaro Widener Laleah Eddie Alsab Market Wise Challedon

Air force seeks educated Asians for pilot training

Air Marshal A. C. Sanderson told the Ex-Servicemens' Association of Singapore that the Malay Auxiliary Air Force needs Asians of high education to train as pilots. He appealed to ex-instructors of the R. A. F. to help train young pilots who will form the nucleus of the air force in future independent Malaya.

Singapore Malayan Auxiliary Air Force A. C. Sanderson Ex-Servicemens’ Association of Sanderson Malaya

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THE W. D. Little News Publishing and Printing Co Corrie Sei Arkansas Fittstown News Atlantic Aldergrove North Ireland Gander Newfoundland D. A. Watson P. Belmont P. Hillwood English Electric Company U.S Sulphur Rotary Hubert Vamoosa News D. C Carter County Cpl. Tharp Korean
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