Ada Weekly News consolidates with Ada Democrat
The Ada Weekly News announces consolidation with The Ada Weekly Democrat and Pontotoc County site records. The Ada Evening News details carrier and mail subscription rates, with print offices listed in Ada Oklahoma, editorial department contact, and publication notices.
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Debating Sale of Confiscated Liquor Across States
The piece argues Oklahoma officers should not sell confiscated intoxicants to out of state buyers, noting destruction increases distiller profits and suggesting broader effects. It contends that liquor commerce exists nationwide, so destroying stock may boost production and profits rather than reduce consumption.
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Oklahoma
The New York Situation in Fall Campaigns
The piece surveys New York politics with Dewey likely to seek a third Republican term and Democrats nominating a Roosevelt ally. It notes Lehman as progressive Senate candidate facing Hanley, says Dewey’s ticket balance could decide outcomes and predicts Lehman’s re election barring a major upset.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
Dewey
U.S. Senate
Herbert H. Lehman
Joe R. Hanley
Lehman
Hanley
John Foster Dulles
Capitol talk trusts a Democratic November win in state
In the capitol the expectation of a Democratic victory in November is coupled with realism about who might swing votes. Observers note Johnston Murray avoided retaliatory words, Mike Monroney avoided attacks on Elmer Thomas's private life, and no clear swing toward Ferguson or Alexander is seen. The piece reflects on Communist rhetoric in the thirties, praise for George Ray Tweed’s Guam ordeal, and critiques of Russianfalsehoods while urging vigilance against repeated propaganda.
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State Capitol
Capitol
Johnston Murray
Murray
Mike Monroney
Elmer Thomas
Senate
Thomas
Ferguson
Alexander
George Ray Tweed
Guam
Questioning Sin Levels in Bootlegging and Morality
A reader asks who commits the greater sin the moonshiner or the officer who robs him and sells whiskey. The piece rejects judging one sin as greater than another, arguing humans cannot know another's relation to God and that such judgments are beyond us.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
U. S
United States
Gad
Australia backs US aid in Korea editorial says stand with allies
An Australian Daily Telegraph editorial urges Canberra to support the United States in Korea with land troops and more aircraft. It argues that US aid saved Australia in World War II and warns that withdrawal could invite Russian influence and damage the US-UK alliance, urging generous backing now.
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Sydney
Australia
Daily Telegraph
Canberra
Korea
Formosa
Asia
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Britain
Russia
Kremlin
British Commonwealth
Truman critique of propaganda in Washington letter
A reader blames President Truman for poor timing and inaccurate facts in his letter to the Marines. The piece argues Washington propaganda should be stopped and calls for curbing military and bureau spending used to sway public opinion.
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Truman
Washington
Laws Protecting School Age Work Ignites Debate Across Nations
A feed discusses a federal rule restricting under sixteen hiring during school hours, noting penalties on employers not guardians. It contrasts Western Europe Britain and Russia, labels Britain socialist and Russia communist, and quotes two men debating time will tell which side is correct, with one remark challenging alternate outcomes.
Arriving Troops Find Painted Camp Polk A Ghost Town
Early Arrivals at Camp Polk report a vast empty base needing painting and new walls as units prepare for a large influx. Pontotoc soldiers housed nearby, one casualty from flu, two injuries from a ditch mishap near a Marshall drive-in. Advance detachment makes the most of the situation.
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Camp Polk
Ada
Initense
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Fort Sil
Dibreil Phillips
Qkishoma
Marshall Tex
Food Expert Foresees No Dairy Product Shortage
The NEA interview with L. A. Van Bomel of National Dairy Products Corp argues there will be no shortage of milk and dairy products despite rearmament and global tensions. He cites surpluses, improved pasturage, mechanization, and European self sufficiency as factors supporting steady supply and prices. He notes labor, price supports, and transport costs would shape any price changes.
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Gaynor Maddox
NEA Food and Markets
NEW York
NEA
Korea
L. A. van Bomel
van Bomel
National Dairy Products Corp
National Dairy
Sheffield Farms
Kraft Food Co
General Ie Cream Corp
Southern Dairies
van Romel
Sulphur Council Sees No Bids For Sewer Mains
At a Sulphur City Council meeting, bids for lateral sewer mains in two districts were rejected as none were received after re advertisements. The council also voted to withdraw the protest against Sulphur Telephone Company rate increases filed with the Corporation Commission.
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City of
Sulphur
Sulphur Telephone Company
Corporation Commission
Esquire Magazine Returns to Kilgore Sales
Kilgore Texas relents after mayor bans Esquire over a photo labeled Oklahoma University cheerleaders. Rangerettes' vindication follows Sharp dispute as town residents and college figures weighed in.
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Kilgore
Tex
Puy Esquire Magazine
Rangerettes
Roy Laird
Esquire
Kilgore College
Oklahoma University
Sifred Smart
Texas
George L. Cross
Oklahoma County Democrats Predict Victory and Set Convention
Oklahoma County Democrats heard speakers predict a November win and chose 80 delegates to the convention. The county convention discussed Johnston Murray bitterness and adopted a plan to shorten the ballot by adjusting the range in the Oklahoma construction.
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Oklahoma City
Wahoma County
Johnston Murray
Oklahoma
VA Announces Rules For Getting Second GI Loan Guaranty
The Veterans Administration issued rules to restore the right to a second VA guaranteed loan for veterans who lost entitlement due to public use seizure destruction or other non fault reasons. Health related relocations and employer transfers may qualify with doctor certificates and proper documentation. Loss of temporary employment or rotation by regular troops does not qualify and third party assumption keeps VA liable.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Evidence Heard Of Capone Gang Members Being Busy
Senate crime investigators reported that former Capone era members operate in Chicago and beyond. Ex-convict witnesses Delucia Campagna and Gio provided records and ledgers from the last two decades as the Kefauver committee digs into interstate crime links and possible syndicate activity.
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Capone Gang
Washington
Senate
al Capone
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D-Tenn
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Campagna
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Glee
Delucia
Philadelphia
Home From Korea Enjoying Furlough
Cpl. Bob Warman of the 24th Division is home on a 30 day furlough after serving in Korea. He first saw action near Seoul along the Kum River and earned a medal for running seven miles in a truck to rescue his company from ambush.
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Cpl
Bobi Warman
Fie
Korea
Warman
Kum
Seoul
Varman
Bartlesville U.5 Seeks Three Easements for Route Change
Bartlesville officials say only three easements are needed to complete re routing of Highway 60 through the city. The city voted 75000 dollars in bonds in March to purchase the land, while the state highway department proceeds with the route 78 project.
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Bartlesville
Light Dessert After Hearty Baked Bean Supper
A guide to light desserts following a baked bean supper, suggesting fruit options or a fruit salad prepared in advance. It explains jellied molds, setting in the refrigerator, loosening with lukewarm water, and serving suggestions with greens, cherries, and dressings on the side.
Ginger Dessert Salad and Peach in Wine Jelly Recipe Notes
A 1950s recipe fragment details two gelatin desserts. Ginger Dessert Salad with cherries bananas and citrus mixes, set in a water-rinsed mold and served with mayonnaise or cream. Sliced Peaches in Wine Jelly uses unflavored gelatin with tea and fruit, chilled until set and unmolded for whipped cream topping. Yield noted as 6 servings.
Local Guard unit funds boosted by farewell barbecue
Sulphur unit raises 273.15 for the Gard Unit Canteen fund, plus 340.69 in cash donations. Contributors include J. B. Denman, Bill Sieg, Cheebie Graham, Oklahoma School for the Deaf staff, C. D. Hicks, Johnson's bakery, F. M. Smith Grocery, Med calf Grocery, Harrison Dismaukes, and Gene Cope. Denman and Sieg express appreciation for support from Murray County Veterans Agriculture classes and helpers.
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National Guard
Gard
J. B. Denman
Bill Sieg
Cheebie Graham
Oklahoma School For the Deaf
C. D. Hicks
Johnson
Mangum Mother Killed Saturday in Oklahoma Incident
A Mangum mother, Miss Adams, 48, died and her daughter injured when their car skidded and overturned nine miles southeast of Elk City Oklahoma. The crash occurred near Eye City as the vehicle left the centerline and spun multiple times.
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Gia
Ithy
Eik
Oklahoway
Adams
Iva M. Adane
Win Tisle Heapstas
Eye City
Elk City
Higny
Mise Adams
Orphaned Oklahoma Tot Flown Home By Alabama Air Guard
An orphaned Oklahoma girl Donna Van Dyke was flown home from Alabama by the Alabama Air National Guard after a fatal crash that killed her parents and grandparents. Capt. J L Shannon and Lt Col John B Thomas piloted the plane to Gage Oklahoma. Donna, badly injured, had been cared for in Pell City while relatives traveled.
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Pen City
Als
Oklahoma
Alabama Air National Guard
Engel
Donna van Dyke
Weatherford
Okla
Meredith Buck
Donna
J. L. Shannon
John B. Thomas
Gage
Oklo
Buck
Pell City
Ivan Ellis van Dyke
Guy Randolph
Enid
College Freshmen Enroll Monday with Tuesday for Upperclass
Freshmen at Enst Central State begin enrollment Monday after tests and physicals. Registration will finalize classification schedules and start classwork Wednesday. Late freshmen report to Room 36A for induction. Orientation occurs twice weekly with faculty guidance. Monday morning lists A in 9, B-N 10-11, O-Z 1-2, late 2:30, end 3. Tuesday upperclassmen enroll under similar times.
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Central State College
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O-Z
Johnston Murray Denies Any Bite in Campaign Rumors
Johnston Murray, Democratic nominee for governor, denies that supporters are gutting the campaign for money. He blames reports on ten publicans and says any solicitations would have been at the request of chairman Jim Arrington for the party’s use. Tulsa, Sept. 1.
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Tulsa
Ohio
Johnston Murray
Murray
Charley Plummer
Plummer
Bill Doenges
Doenges
Murary
Jim Arrington
Murra Murray
Use of Power Lines for Telephones Spreads
Hobart Oklahoma reports the spread of rural telephone service using electric power lines. The first installation reached the home of Steve Lee northwest of Hobart, marking a shift from dedicated lines to cost efficient multi use infrastructure. The development enables modern telephone service in isolated areas where new lines would be costly.
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Hobart
Okla
Steve Lee
Thares
Segulec
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