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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1948

Page

5

Buchenwald A Promised Land For Refugees

A NEA feature notes 90 Jewish refugees from Buchenwald who, after liberation, formed Kibuts Buchenwald on a 1300 acre site in Palestine. They fled Nazi camps, endured long journeys, and now farm and fortify their settlement near Palestinian Arab communities. They plan to rename once thriving grounds with a Hebrew name.

David Dover WEA Buchenwald, Sarael NEA Tarf State of Israel Land of Dreamy Runedo'etee Palestine Buchenwald Germany Auschwitz Poland Aegchwits Bugler Pend Bucherwald Marcus Shechter Degendorf Devendorf Weat Frankfurt-am- Main Buchenwatters Rough Hollen Belgium France Ana Sea of Gables Wem Bri Sam Rothberg Puccia Lnitet Palestine Appeal Organization Aconi Anc Buckenwalders

Gary Seeks 5000 Cut From Oklahoma State Payroll

Oklahoma Senator Raymond Gary proposes reducing about 5000 positions to trim costs without hurting public services. He notes last year’s state salaries totaled 31.35 million with nearly 59 thousand in fees and other payments, urging streamlined departments and selective hiring to save taxpayers. He suggests consulting a Chicago firm on personnel reforms and warns many agencies operate on earmarked funds under various boards.

Oklahoma City Raymond Gary Ma Gill Gary Mearly Alver Elaine Gary Raa Lewis Peekway Commission Tax Commission Department of Public Welfare State Board of Afiaivs Resents Senwtax Mealm Chitego Fim Sai Chinhorna

Randolph-Macon School Official Branscome Named Dietician

Reeves Branscome, former resident of Ada, is appointed dietician and dining room supervisor at Randolph-Bacon Academy in Front Royal, Virginia. The military school serves boys in the Blue Ridge region of Virginia.

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Rhymes of a Cornfield Lawyer and a Pueblo Road Trip

A fragmented poem recounts a summer journey from Ada to Santa Fe and Taos with sketches of stops at Hostelry La Fonda and the old palace plaza. The narrator fantasizes about seeing the Rockies and a living desert, mixing travel whimsy with regional imagery and a stray note on refugees and bowling leaders.

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Truman and Warren Lead Oklahoma City Campaign Push

President Truman and California Governor Earl Warren will appear in Oklahoma within a week as both major parties stage a heavy campaigning month. Warren will speak in Oklahoma City and Tulsa with two major addresses after a brief train platform talk, while Truman plans a major address at State Fair Park. Democratic and Republican organizers coordinate a series of platform appearances and speaker clinics across counties to boost campaigns and align schedules.

Oklamoma City GFT Okisnoma Ochktre Campeigning Truman Earl Warren California United States Warren Oklahoma City Tulsa Emd Robert S. Keer E. HL Moore

Crewless B-29 May Have Headed In Moscow Direction

FRANSFURT Germany Sept 4 The possibility that two crewless B-29 Superfortress bombers had taken off on a long flight toward Moscow dominated today’s news. Eyewitnesses reported a B-29 seen at 10 000 feet over Hamburg and elsewhere near Lubeck while the crew of ten parachuted to safety after the crash near Vilssinger Flughing off the Netherlands coast during air maneuvers. Air force officials cautioned against speculation, noting the aircraft had burned fuel before the crew leaped and that one B-24 incident from the same operation involved fuel use and a fatality. Walter Doyle Roquet a Tucson Arizona 11 year old mechanic died in hospital after being knocked unconscious.

Fransfurt Germany Moscow Air Force Foss Oelite Vilssinger Flughing Netherlands Brivau Hamburg Luebeck Beane Alarme Russa Iscident Tmaneuvers

Mantz Wins Bendix Race in Closest Finish Yet

Paul Mantz wins the Bendix cross country race of 447.084 miles in a photo finish ahead of Jacqueline Cochran and Lin ton B. Carney. McCarthy of Houston previously fielded the winning planes and bet on Mantz, with the event marking the third straight Mantz victory in this demanding airport dash.

Cleveland Sept Mussais Long Heath Glenn McCarthy Houstom Mantz McCarthy Bamtz

Local Woman Wins Treasure Top Cash Prize

Mrs. Mistry Pecranm wins the $25 cash state third prize in the final six month contest of the Treasure Top series run by Ada Peps-Coia. Also named are six finalists and several prizewinners, with the overall sweepstakes offering $208,725 in cash across 108 families and a $25,000 first prize.

Mistry Pecranm Ada Peps-Coia Emity Smith Ada Sid East Five Otter J. Pred Sanit Berthel Bowen Ed NeGann Sam Lewis Louise Harper Pepsi-Cola

Subcommittee Calls for Immediate Dismissal of Communists

Washington report says a seven senator panel urged firing communists and their sympathizers from federal posts and barring them from future service. The panel criticized loyalty tests of over 2,600,000 government workers and referenced dissent within the group. Political figures Earl Warren and Alf Landon are cited in reaction to the findings and policy implications.

Washington Deri Gora ovFour Pneibtlcans

Ada Public School System Teacher List Revealed

A complete list of Ada public school system administrative and teaching staff is provided, naming superintendents, clerks, coordinators, supervisors, principals, teachers, and support personnel. The roster includes numerous individuals across grades and departments with roles in English, mathematics, science, history, foreign languages, music, art, physical education, library services, and administration.

Pia Public School System Sperintendent Ren O Morrison Huth Collins Neva Kennan Miceit Austin Kidwell Hugh Warren Ivan Cromer Faiz Daisie Bell Bell Paul C. Burgess Lewis G Colbert Zelma Cromer Ers Lettie R. Curtis M. E. Derrick Mead Drain Elvan George Enach Arthur 2. Harrison Viswa Ards Lula Johnson Doyle McCoy Pearl B. McCoy Supervisco Leland Newton Memorial Arts Fame Brampal Lesa Adair Ina Lora Allen Wilma Chis Laurire Core Grace B George Mary Gillespie Bemmite Hargis Likie Herndon Reriro Herndon EL *Zora Jehr Spenish Anza Tinsley Bea Weaver Paulina Whitsest Annie Belle Vir Neer

Chicago Fire Fatal to Three at West Side Candy Factory

A massive blaze on September 7 swept a four story west side candy factory owned by E. J. Brych and Sons. Three people were killed and more than 40 injured, with several in critical condition after a violent explosion preceded the fire. Estimated damage surpassed 3 million dollars.

Chicago West Side Meaely E. J. Brych and Sons

Delegates Talk Over Religion Conference in Amsterdam

Amsterdam dispatch from NEA notes World Conference on Religion emphasizes plain talk over protocol as delegates from Austria Egypt Czechoslovakia Italy Spain England Belgium and more mingle with leaders from Japan and Canada. Reporters anticipate study section findings and aims toward unified Christian understanding.

Blerne Stewart Amsterdam NEA Globe Relgion Endia Greenland Iey United States South Africa Amstedam Austria Egypt Czechoslovakia Italy Spain England Cleveland Frese John Hus Seminary Prague Frederick A. Bancett New Zegland Curtem Amsterdam Canterbury John Poster Dulles Marc Hoegney France Visser Hollane Wall

British Labor Urged to Raise Production Before Wages

Sir Stafford Cripps told the Trades Union Congress that Britain must increase productivity before demanding higher wages. He argued wage boosts would harm profits and cited historical figures on wages, salaries, and corporation profits to defend restraint, while mine workers and shipbuilders linger on wage pressure. The plan channels toward higher output as the path to real living standards.

Britain Stefford Cripps Sir Stafford TUC Congress” General Council Cripps Cmedi

Concrete Ramp and Apron Completed at Channery Auro Hangar

Concrete work completed after weeks of progress connects the new hangar to the taxiway by a concrete apron. The apron measures 100 by 50 feet and a 50 by 200 foot lane with two 50 foot radius fillets. Work was done jointly by the city and the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Additional curing and joint pours are needed after grading before full strength.

Channery Auro Civil Resoantics Administration CAA

Red Medals Awarded to Farmers Across Soviet Union

Soviet collective farmers receive government medals and top orders for agricultural success since wartime decrees. The Levi announces awards honoring collective farm achievements in recent harvests, reflecting a push to recognize rural productivity nationwide. Terminal Tower, Cleveland. airports outside New York City.

Moscow Cleveland New York City

Two Places Added To Take Care Of Draft Registration

Two registration sites opened in Pontotoc County to handle the draft rush. East Central College will host a registration pier starting Monday morning and Ada High School will open Tuesday morning, per George Latta, clerk of the local board. Registrants rose from 87 to 236 in the first days for the second age group. The county draft office at 210 East Main has closed for registrations. Tim Couch, chair of the local board, says the first draft call will not exceed 13 men.

Pomtatoc East Central College Ada High School George Latta Pontotoc County Focal East Main Tim Couch Toca Pyntotec County

Small Plane Falls On Bayside Home

A small plane believed to be a naval fighter craft crashed into a bayside New York home. The pilot Lt. Roger Olsen, 25, and two women in the house perished. bodies recovered from the wreckage. Police identified the women tentatively by rings as Mrs Raynor and Mrs Alice Cressmar. no positive identifications yet.

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No Early Effect To Lower Prices

ST Louis September 4 The Federal Reserve Bank in its August monthly review says bumper crop prospects and legislative action to restrain events will be offset by other factors. Upward pressure on food prices may renew due to bumper grain crop but greater effect on farm income than retail food cost. Prices driven by costs beyond raw materials and meat prices stay high into 1940 due to livestock declines and demand for meat. An offer for a military aircraft was planned by the United States Army in 1907.

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Cashier Disappears With Payroll Funds in Riverside

Riverside California Sept 46 Sheriff's officers report a company cashier R E Thompson 45 disappeared with payroll funds totaling 22008 from the Midland plant post office. A warrant was issued for his arrest as police trace his flight to Blythe and Los Angeles. The safe was found open empty and Thompson left a note claiming he had gone to Blythe to change the money into smaller denominations.

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Water resistant elm used for early London water pipes

Fragmentary notes describe elm wood and bark used in ancient water pipes and a reference to New York as Seat of Empire. The text mentions Empire State branding and a tour of state resources, with unclear dates and names.

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