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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1951
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News and Ada Evening News pages show publication consolidation dates and postal rates, including Ada and Pontotoc County editions. Advertising and mail rates are listed for in town, trade, and outside territories.
This piece recounts Oklahoma’s layered history from early French and Confederate influence through incorporation into the American union in 1907. It highlights tribal governance, gradual statehood, the Crazy Snake incident as a minor footnote, and postwar growth in population, industry, and agriculture fueled by oil, gas, and soil protection.
The piece argues long standing prejudice against white people shapes voter behavior in the South and colors Indian opinion on foreign policy. It claims Indians prefer Red China to white Americans, favor Orientals over whites, and suggests India should align with the UN while choosing allies by color over reason.
The article notes West Germany requires religious instruction from first through high school with parental opt out rare. Education leaders say classes teach responsibility to God and respect for others, promoting ethical behavior and rejection of blind authority. It also covers Ada Evening News hosting a tennis event with Ada Tennis Club and East Central State College and a quip about insomnia and finances.
The Ada community discusses a half century pageant to depict the life of four of the five civilized tribes, timed with the Pontotoc County Fair. It notes statehood in 1907 and describes tribal locations near Ada, with plans to highlight past achievements and future aims during September celebrations.
The piece analyzes why Russia will attend the Japanese peace treaty signing at San Francisco next month. It speculates Stalinist aims to influence the conference, divide Western Allies from the United States and Britain, and push for more nations to align with communism. It notes uncertainty about how far Moscow will go and urges watching Communist words and deeds at the talks.
A letter to The Atlantic Monthly argues the European American split stems from Empiricism vs Rationalism. It claims Anglo Saxon empiricism with American pragmatism clashes with European rationalism seeking external a priori laws. It concludes with a casual admonition to relax and enjoy coffee.
The column weighs India’s Nehru against Western power, praises Governor Murray for decisive official discipline, and notes life insurance firms as major wartime bond buyers shifting toward real economy finance. It ends with a brief car remark contrasting civic manners.
NEA Washington correspondent recounts the clash between Navy Marine and Air Force tactical air as Exercise Southern Pines nears. Admiral Fechteler and General Clark spar over control of air assets while two infantry divisions prepare for deployment to Germany.
Air Force canceled the originally scheduled June exercise Southern Pines, now set for August. The change coincides with Atlantic Fleet redeployments toward the Mediterranean, shifting carrier groups from the waters to balance naval air power. In Africa during early World War II the ground divisions faced German obstacles and tactical air units for close support.Lieut Gen. Joan
Sulphur reports the Murray county fair will be held September 12, 13 and 14 with plans for commercial displays and large youth participation. Fair manager Bill Norwood expects a big event as Charles Phelps coordinates agricultural exhibits and Leo Barnes notes many youths are grooming fat stock. Chamber of Commerce sponsors races for all ages with events divided into age brackets. both girls and boys may enter.
Sulphur authorities including state highway patrolmen and county officials promote highway safety through Murray county. Police record five people before Justice Ben Gardner last week and four drunkenness charges in Sulphur city court. Bets charged for passing on a hill, Sipes charged for turning a stop sign, Williams and Edwards for overloading a truck, Brown charged for permitting an unlicensed operator, arrests by patrolmen Amonette and Auther. Weather note explains static in humidity. historical remark on residential construction cycles from 1819 to 1939.
Edwin F. Jordan discusses whooping cough as a serious risk for babies and the elderly, noting transmission from schoolchildren to home and the potential for pneumonia, heart failure, and death. He details vaccines, immune serum, and penicillin relatives as advances, plus incubation and early symptoms to watch.
Senate debate centers on linking U S foreign aid to European reforms. Benton leads a 46 to 31 amendment to curb monopolies and aid labor unions while Taft and Connally oppose perceived meddling. The House later differs, with a committee to reconcile Sept. 12. Original request was 8.5 billion for aid. the amendment targets living standards and socialist influence in Europe.
President Truman signed a bill easing credit regulations for lower priced homes and the Fed revised the related regulations. The changes raise down payment requirements and extend loan maturities to 23 years for housing loans up to 12003 dollars. The HHFA notes old GI loans and FHA insured loans are affected, while conventional financing remains outside credit controls.
A 16 year old Times carrier Hershel Lee Elmore was wounded in the chest while delivering papers. Police say the gun, held by 31 year old truck driver Leland Martin, accidentally discharged as Elmore entered his house for a drink of water.
Dr Cyril Garbett Archbishop of York asserts Britain lacks the French wit German thoroughness or eastern patience but claims British people possess inventive genius adventure and courage in a wartime reflection.
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