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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1948

Page

2

Polish Communists Push Purge Across Ranks in Warsaw

Polish communists move to purge internal ranks amid splits caused by Cominform attacks. Reports say thousands may have been dropped, with leaders denying a resignation by Premier Gomulka, while President Bierut is summoned to rally party unity. Hungary also tightens control as mergers and ideological checks loom.

Larry Allew Warsaw Yuzoi Saaiat Wladyslaw Gomukka Communist Party Boleslaw Beirut Headers Shaw Hungary Prom Budapest Hungarian Workers’ Packy Corrumurtists Socialiste Communist Workers’ Party Soomlist Workers’ Party Marshal Tito

Wiltsey Enlists in Army From East Central State College

James Wiltsey, former East Central State College student, enlisted in the Army last week and joins the 2nd Infantry Division in Honshu. He has over three years’ service in field artillery and signaling in the Philippines and campaigns, returned to study, and served as a sergeant in the National Guard. He was employed by The Ada News this summer and enlisted via Texas recruiting and Oklahoma City examining stations.

James Wiltsex East Central 2Th Honshu Port Ord Wiltsey Philipines National Guard Ada News Texas Oklahoma City

Guthrie Negro Held in Killing

Guthrie police held two Guthrie men in a homicide tied to the death of Silas Brown. Brown, bloodied, staggered into the station and died soon after, reportedly stabbed near the tavern area. Sunset Nunley, 22, was arrested while carrying a weapon. Witnesses say Nunley and Brown argued in a tavern prior to the incident.

Guthrie Orla Silas Brown Nunley Winesses Brown

Polish Split Signals Harsh Strike Against Moscow Plan

Polish communist party faces a wide split with as much as half its membership in open revolt. The dispute centers on nationalism versus internationalism and the socialization of production in peasant villages, amid emergency talks in Warsaw led by Bierut after Gomulka’s removal. The party vows strict discipline and hints at punitive measures against dissidents as tensions rise with Yugoslavia and Moscow.

Dewett MacKenzie Potelge Altales Moscow Yugoislav Marshal Tito Russia Poland Polish Communist Party Witter Hign Tha Tito Pitanid Yugolavia Spain Communist Party Warsaw Warseer Wladyslaw Gomulka Poli Hed Cominform Boleslaw Bierut Polish National Ecumen

State Exposition Attracts Large Out-of-State Attendance

Oklahoma City September 4 More than 100 out of state news writers will attend the Made In Oklahoma Manufacturers’ exposition on October 12 Clarence Burch chairman of the Oklahoma Planning and Resources board said today that more than 200 state industries have exhibits scheduled from cities across the state including Oklahoma City Tulsa Ada Wakita Helena Bethany Ardmore Sapulpa McAlester Henryetta Guymon Gus thrie Medford Okemah Frederick Perry Lawton and Enid Lead and zinc miners in the Tri State area will return to work Monday under a new wage scale agreed upon The central was signed by Elwood Hain ETO and Eagle Picher Mining and Smelting Company officers The strike ended with about 600 miners returning to work their wages rising an average 342 cents per hour lifting weekly salaries from 4 to 83.50

Oklahoma City Clarence Burch Oklahoma Planning, and Resources Board Oklahoma Cie Tulse Ada Wakita Helena Besthany Ardmore Sepalna McAlester Henryetta Guymon Gusthrie Medford Okematt Frederick Perry Lawton Enid Picher Okla Tri State Acay Centrael Oy Elwood Hain ETO Eagle- Picher Mining and Smelting Company

White collars lose shine as pay shifts class lines

A New York piece notes white collar workers pivot to office jobs amid rising costs and bricklayers earning $27 for an eight hour day. It argues the “frazzled” white collar class loses prestige and money as trades become more lucrative and more workers trade overalls for office wear, reshaping the American class landscape.

Hal Boyee York Uniom Joneses Ifreighbor Jones Farsner

Bigger, Faster Bomber XAJ-1 Passes Tests

Washington dispatch reports a new heavier bomber, the XAJ-1, showing greater payload and speed. It features two conventional engines for normal flight and a tail turbojet for bursts, aimed at deployment on large carriers with a three-man crew and high altitude operations.

Washington Midway MAS

Eminent Speakers For Air Age Meet

Eminent speakers will attend the Air Age conference starting Monday. De Rey Fompkins, director of educational extension at Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater, began as a 1945 World Congress delegate on state education and chaired its teacher training committee. He will speak on Philosophy of Air Age Education. Montag’s session will feature Powers of Stillwater as conference leader in public relations.

Acta de. Rey Fompkins Direstor Department of Educational Extension Oklahoma A Medicene Stillwater New York City Clive M Colleeg

Memorable Week Decides Wallace in Tennessee Tour

Wallace’s southern campaign swing ends with a spirited stop at Mount Clive Baptist Church where eggs were hurled yet he urged love for opponents while promising progress toward freedom for all peoples. He cited strong reception in several towns and remained optimistic despite hostilities.

Knnomville Tenn Henry A. Wallace South Warty Candoidate Wallace Kimsey Mount Clive Negro Baptist Church Citomina

New York Journal reports cotton crop estimates in 1923

The New York Journal of Commerce cites 1453 correspondents estimating 1923 cotton production at 29,000 bales more than government forecasts. The crop condition is put at 25.4 percent, up 0.4 points. yield per acre projected at 113 pounds, up 3.3. War risk cited as a potential issue.

New York New York Journal of Commerce

Girl Entry Wins In Model Planes Meet At Tulsa

In Tulsa yesterday Miss Frances Matthews of Alabama City won top prize in the junior rubber powered model airplane division at the Tulsa model flyers club meet. The event drew 75 entrants from across the state. total awards exceeded 3300.

Tulsa Ode Sept Tulsa Model Flyers Club Spartan Scheel Aeroma Frances Mathews Alabama Matheus

State Dairy Foods Demonstration Contests at Enid

State Dairy Foods Demonstration Contest sponsored by Carnation will be held in Enid on September 7 during the State Dairy Show. Pontotoc 4-H girls Maxine and Wilma Jean Neely of Latta will perform a team demonstration Making and Serving the Cream, Janet Taylor of Latta will present an individual demonstration Uses of Cottage Cheese. Marlene Higdon, Central Oklahoma Dairy Show queen, is selected as State Dairy Queen candidate with a chance to represent at the National Dairy Cattle Show. The event includes meals and social plans, with local 4-H members and instructors organizing.

Bairy Foods Carnation Company Enid Sentember 7 Pontotoc County Maxine and Wilma Jean Neely Latte Janet Taylor Wik Jedy Watecloo Marlene Dewey Hogdon Ovkthal Byng Agriculture Veterans Amet Mckish Orram Maxine Wivid Neely Latta I Parsons

Feeder Calves Assigned for Ardmore Sale

Feeder calves are assigned for the Hereford Heaven Breeder's Association sale in Ardmore Oklahoma. The sale, held each Thursday, features calves ranging from two years old to younger stock, weighing up to about 320 pounds. Pugh, manager of the ranch north of there, will run the sale. the top six pre-sale placers will be honored at the event.

Ardmore Okls Gamuel Hereford Heaven Breeder's Association Pees Pugh S' Ranch Nerth Welien

AULLID BY FATHER'S THLOK AULLID BY FATHER'S THLOK TELD

A garbled report describes an incident involving a father’s actions toward a child and a woman visiting Jim’s home during September 4. The text mentions the word Fimerina and references penguins and Herbert Hoover, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.

Jim

Sept. 14 Lettings Add Tea Mare Projects In Oklahoma

Oklahoma City reports Tea Mare Projects were added to the September 14 highway commission lettings. The 20 projects span two counties with an estimated total cost around 1.912 million dollars. Work includes grading drainage gravel surfacing and bridge work across multiple state and county routes.

Oklahoma City Tesmora Highway Commission WE. Bailey Johans Pow Wil Cos Taclu Est Steal Witis Brigaes Agtoss Ware Caeietaa Washite County Aes Fontotee Aida SH 3 Sordy Creek Washington Noble County Billines Billings E. West Cotton County Jefferson County Pushmataha County Rayern Picea Garvin County Beef Creek Munsville Gorerees Oo Canny Syer Barnlesyalley Estie

American Legion Chief Attacks Communism Tactics

National Commander James P. Era told the Oxishoma department convention in Muskegee that Washington has tipped toward coddling communism. He praised veterans legislation but criticized universal military training and urged strong action against communist influence at all government levels. The gathering drew 1,500 to 2,000 attendees with events including golf, memorial services, and elections for the post commander.

Muskegee Okie P- Saeed James P_ oO Legion Oxishoma Department Washington Truman Congressional Itr Henry Usleen Tock Stock Kee Mae Congress

Three Towns Near Forest Fire Path

A 000-acre forest fire near Santa Cruz, California, cut off from redwoods to the north, neared three small towns Sonny Doom Swanton and Devsenpoct as crews fought to prevent further spread. About 1,100 fire fighters including Fort Ord soldiers and park personnel worked under Forest Ranger Lester Gunn. An estimated 15,000 acres of second growth trees burned with no major injuries or many buildings lost so far.

Santa Cruz Calif Redwoods California Sonny Doom Swanton Devsenpoct Fort Ord Solaers Interbcerug Lester Gunn

County Pecan Crop Falls Sharply This Year

Early surveys indicate the county pecan crop at 5 percent of normal, with some areas at 30 to 35 percent. Figures reflect preliminary estimates not the full year's totals, noting Oklahoma's peak pecan production historically but the current crop is far below typical levels.

Snather Oklahoma

Four Adans Make 0 A Straight A Honors List

Norman Oklahoma reports three hundred eleven staff and students achieved straight A averages during the eight week term at the University of Oklahoma. Enrollment required six or more hours for eligibility on the A list. Fourteen students earned distinguished scholar honors. among them are individuals from multiple states and one foreign nation. Locust trees in the West Indies are estimated to be four thousand six hundred years old per Britannica.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma University of Inighoma George Wadsack Dda Dda Students Were Among Those Tamed On the List For Out Steading Wlulign Si Bushi Florance Mel Pevenouse Mary Opel Qualls Merle £. Tali West Indies Encyrclopedia Britannica

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