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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
4
A historical note of Ada weekly and evening papers merged with trade territory rates and publication details. The piece contrasts perspectives on China in the Christian Science Monitor and outlines perspectives on Mao Tze-tung’s China, Moscow relations, and the balance between Western leverage and Chinese nationalism.
Marsh Jamison dies removing a link to the old cattle empire in the limestone grass country near Portotoe Connerville Mill Creek and Raff. The region's big operators once thrived on bluestem but statehood and changing conditions pushed many out. Descendants remain few as newer generations shift to faster cattle and new breeding and management practices.
A reader’s note argues that housing, minimum wage, and other programs under the Fair Deal push toward central control. It warns federal snooping could reach farms kitchens, urging voters to elect senators and representatives who will oppose socialistic measures.
Officials avoid admitting a deceived judgment on a political appointee. They may risk losing support or reveal prior misjudgment. The wise official can dismiss the appointee and explain a mistake publicly. The public forgives errors but not keeping in office an incompetent or a crock.
The writer notes declining rural districts and voting precincts across counties as population moves toward towns. They urge measuring farm population decline in southeastern Oklahoma, with Oklahoma creating jobs in towns but fearing insufficient opportunities to prevent overall shrinkage. They mention oil supports some workers but call for additional industries.
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson plans a 135000 civilian job cut this year. The editorial voices broad support though some communities protest the hardship. Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia backs the move, saying it may hit Virginians hardest but praises Johnsons and Byrds for facing the issue.
A recorded discussion with a pro repeal advocate reveals belief that liquor under state control could curb excess drinking more than prohibition. He argues influential figures could pressure enforcement and that liquor profits lure lax policing. The speaker maintains the current laws may endure if repeal fails and stresses honest officers could dry up counties, noting two counties are already dry.
Commentator argues Britain cannot finance universal welfare without U S funding and notes that wealth must be produced by work. The piece then shifts to local matters urging traffic lights at East Fourteenth Rennie and other crossings, praising the new traffic code for reducing highway accidents and urging public compliance for safety and longevity.
An Ohio State University entomology experiment using a new chemical damaged President Bevis’s home carpet and rugs, eating holes in the living room, sun porch, and bathroom trim, while the moths reportedly disappeared. Prof Miller seeks the chemical details as the university plans repairs.
B E Robinson twenty one died at a local hospital Friday evening from injuries in a traffic crash near Ada. A pickup crossed a second vehicle near the Sandy Creek bridge on Highway 19 west of Ada, colliding with a trailer truck. Funeral services set for Monday at the Smith Funeral Chapel with burial in Rowedale cemetery. Robinson survived by parents and sister in Route, with a cousin and nephew also noted. Other driver B J Axin escaped uninjured. a passenger in Robinsons pickup suffered minor injuries.
In Ada a group of 33 stores announced they will not revert to earlier closing. most will still shut at 6 P.M. instead of 5:30. Several outlets will remain open from 9 A.M. to 5:46 P.M., including Hill and Shipe Shoe, Smith's Footwear, Leader Shoe, Brown's, The Junior, Katz, Woolworth, I. C. Penney, and others. In Tulsa, a garage accident injured 64-year-old Lankford when a mechanic’s car torqued and struck him by an open door.
National Service Life Insurance dividend of 2.8 billion dollars will be shared by about 16 million veterans who have paid insurance. Ford reports his office has processed and mailed over 700 forms with hundreds more taken for completion. many veterans obtain forms from the Post Office and from veterans organizations. Delays could affect payment timing as January approaches.
Fairfield Calif Sept 3 six crewmen survived a crash of a C 82 flying box car after parachutes were deployed. The plane burned and wrecked marshland near the Sacramento river mouth about 10 40 p m Pacific time killing pilot Lieut Wess Ward 28 and co pilot Lieut Joan G Page 31. They were near Alameda naval air base on San Francisco bay after departing Lowry air force base Denver. Ward's parents live in Missouri, his widow in South Carolina. Page's parents live in Benson North Carolina. his wife Anna was visiting Los Angeles.
An unidentified Negro, believed involved in the shooting of Charney Adams, a 39-year-old Constable, was tracked by 40 Arkansas and Oklahoma officers aided by bloodhounds. Adams was shot twice as he approached for questioning and remained in critical condition. The suspect, a Chicago newcomer, was located near the Red river flatlands of McCurtain county, 25 miles southeast of Idabel.
A three month old baby, Danny Jean Smith, died early Saturday after a frantic drive from Crystal in Atoka County to a local hospital. Parents Mr and Mrs J D Smith attempted Ada for care. a patrol car escorted them but treatment arrived too late for survival.
Windlesham Moor Eng The future king Charles has a personal bodyguard selected at sixteen years old Michael John Sawyer son of a village constable will remain with the prince until he ascends the throne possibly in sixty acate His title trainee nursery footman to Prince Charles of Edinburgh entails guarding the pram and serving at meals His duties will grow as he ages and may include attending the prince to public school and army postings Neighbors see him as a normal boy with an extraordinary job while local shopkeeper Percy Back praises him and villagers call it an exciting big adventure for the lad
AP Foreign Affairs Analyst James D White discusses rising Asian and global movements away from Western dominance. He cites a Chinese American observer’s view on communism leveraging race, Smuts's warning, and diplomat Lockett's Manila remarks on Asia marching toward democracy and freedom over colonialism.
In a brisk column Barbs by Hal Cochran notes slum clearance is less visible due to billboards. He quips about Tibet greetings from tongue sticking and mentions Osage Indian shareholders to receive quarterly payments averaging 300 dollars on September 15 from the tribal agency amid idle rumors of hard times.
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