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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1949

Page

4

State Bond Issue Promises Long Term Campus Growth

Editorial urges support for a $36 million state bond issue planned for September 27 to fund new buildings at higher learning institutions, eleemosynary and penal facilities. It argues buildings will last about a century, benefiting University of Oklahoma, A and M College at Stillwater, East Central, and other schools, with funds allocated by the State Regents for Higher Education.

Wold East Central Spencer University of Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College Stillwater University Trasbe

Public Discretion in Speech Sparks Debate Over Robeson

A column argues for discretion in public matters while criticizing Paul Robeson for advocating communism in New York. It questions his use of protection from the government while denouncing the American system and ponders postwar administrations and the lure of profit after big conflicts.

Paul Robeson Negro Finster New York Suneda Robeson Russia America Dewey

Variety in Daily Habits for Midlife Wellbeing

The piece urges breaking routine to improve health and mood. It advises rising earlier once weekly, trying new routes, swapping lunch spots, and varying evening activities. It argues variety matters for those around fifty as for the young, promoting broader experiences and engagement.

Ada America

Debates on Mexican oil aid and social change

The piece weighs U S policy to aid Mexico's oil fields against distrust of American oil firms while noting fluctuating views on funding foreign energy development. It contrasts parental blame for crime with the need for stable social change and stresses cautious, gradual societal shifts. It reflects Ada News stance on reporting and community issues.

Chavez New Mexico Mexico

Conferees Decide Who'll Be Tapped For British Dollars

Washington reports three power talks among the United States Britain and allies aim to ease Britain’s economic crisis by removing capital barriers and promoting private investment. They seek World Bank and Export- Import Bank financing to help Britain and sterling-area nations buy American goods, with steps to entice private capital and support feasible projects.

Washington United States Britain Wall Street World Bank England Snyder Sete Stafford Cripps International Bank International Monetary Fund U. S

Byars 4-H Club Elects Officers In First Meeting

The Byars 4-H Club held its first session of the year on Tuesday. Jerry Noland was elected president, Talmage Herr vice president, Anna Beth Halverson secretary treasurer, and Darene Golden song leader. Other notes mention calf projects, a reunion at Garner home, and various local visits and church events.

Byars 4-H Jerry Noland Talmage Herr Anna Beth Halverson Darene Golden Ree Anna Beth Halverson Thorpson Anna Beth Troy Finley Vaughn Potter Phill S Ano Gaar Corner A. Potter Wanda Jean Haynes Ava, Jones Tam Watson Carren Beiler Stanley Guinn Mary Jo Qualisse Charlene Golden Mra The Saphamorey Roy Campbel Talmage Hart Harald Gene Smith Elaine Smith Jerry Qualls Floyd Campbell Cassie Thompson Texarwana Texas Gus Halverson John Cowser Cowser Tam ‘Watson Clarence Beller Archie Beller California Buster Smith Leroy Freeman Oxahoma City George Gesaway Donald R. McAfee Lira Kangas OC. M. WweAtee Odes Powell Oklahoma City

Culbertsons Host Fly-In Socials On 450 Acre Kansas Farm

Mary C Flynn reports from Ing Kans on Culbertsons near here who host “fly ins” where guests arrive by plane landing on a 200 foot strip beside their 450 acre wheat farm. Mrs Culbertson 44 presides over a Kansas Flying Farmers chapter event with 50 attendees despite poor roads. Culbertson leads the local Civil Air Patrol squadron and earned a trophy for a Kansas Flying Farmers efficiency race.

Mary C. Flynn Ing, Kans Monard Culbertson Culbertson Farm Shere Culbertson Kansas Flying Farmers Culbertson Place Culoartson Mexico Ott Pee Kansas State School For the Blind Culbertston Kansas Oying Farrera Byron Sterling Howarduthertson

Oklahoma University Medical School Receives $44,120 Research Grant

Oklahoma City September 10 The University of Oklahoma School of Medicine revived a $44,120 federal grant for heart disease research part of a nationwide program. Funds will also expand the teaching program and four projects will be conducted under separate grants to four supervisors including Fan W. Smith Robert H. Piley and A Taylor with varying amounts.

Oklahoma City Universi Oklahoma School of Medicine Federal Security Administration School of Medicine Fan W. Smith Robert H. Piley A Taylor

Oven shaped nest and campus notes across Oklahoma

An experimental note gathers bird behavior with an oven like nest tucked in leaves. The piece shifts to a campus roster with student government leaders and sponsors, listing numerous names and roles across juniors, seniors, and freshmen. It also covers travel and family visits in Ada, Texas, Oklahoma City, and California, mentioning several local residents and visitors.

Kerr Approves Trade Program Backed by Senator Kerr

Washington report notes Senator Roberts and Senator Kerr back the reciprocal trade program. Len Elmer Thomas proposes a five percent cap on imports to curb foreign dependency. Kerr cautions against peril point amendments and urges domestic production for peacetime security and wartime resilience.

Washington Roberts Kerr D-Okla Cay Len Elmer Thomas Okla Thomas Sants Repubicans

Fall Hog Price Decline Forecast By Agriculture Dept

The Agriculture Department forecasts hog prices may fall more than 18 percent this fall due to larger expected fall marketings. Prices historically dip in autumn and winter, with seasonal declines possibly steeper than the 20-year average. Government support levels may apply, while beef, pork, and lamb price trends are mixed as October-December supplies rise.

Washington Agriculture Department Fai Department Salor New York

High Flying Hog Reaches Austin for National Barrow Show

A hog nicknamed Snider Flash arrived at Austin Minnesota by plane from Oklahoma City to compete in the national barrow show. Owner John Dale Snider of Clinton Oklahoma and exhibitor Dave Johnson of Nowata Oklahoma accompanied the animal. Mayor M. G. Rolfson greeted the arrival at the airport as Flash rode a PUCK to the exhibition grounds.

Austin Minn Snider Flash Oklishoma City Dave Johnson Nowata Okla John Dale Snider Clinton M. G. Rolfson Flash Thea Hog Exhibition Puck

Ex Shelton Gang Member Charged in Shelton Shooting

Fairfield Indiana sept 10 ex Shelton gang associate Black Charley Harris named in warrant for assault with intent to kill in the shooting of Earl Little Earl Shelton. Harris arrested on his farm released on 5000 bond hearing set oct 3. Little Earl 23 nephew of the Shelton brothers survived after being shot 10 times. State's Attorney Mayberry filed charge on Carl Shelton's complaint. Two uncles killed in ambushes in past two years. Police say license number linked to Harris but doubt visibility in darkness. Gunfire hit Shelton's automobile as attackers fled.

Fairfield Charley Harris Shelton Earl Little Earl Harris Here Shelton Brothers Ilinois Evansville Ind Big Earl” Shelton Gerald Mayberry Carl Shelton Carl Bernie St Peoria Nigat Alma Musrave Musgrave

Ardmore Drugist Shot. Man Charged With Murder

Ardmore resident R. Hamilton has been charged with murder in the shooting of Calvin Martin a local Ardmore druggist. Martin was shot six times while in the doorway of his drive in drug store. Preliminary hearing set for 2 p.m. Tuesday before Justice L A Linder.

Sapmene Ohis R. Hamilton Ardmore Calvin Martin Martin L. A. Linder Justice of Thepeace

First Airlines Flight Looms From Fort Worth to Oklahoma City

Central Airlines plans inaugural flights with Fort Worth departures at 7:35 am and 10:10 am, routing through Dallas and Ada to Oklahoma City. Return trips from Oklahoma City are set for 12:40 pm and 2:15 pm. A pre inaugural flight of three to six planes is scheduled for Wednesday.

City Y Field Ada Central Parkede Krith Kahle Fort Worth Tex Oklahoma City

Nine Perish Two Live Through Storm When Cruiser Sunk

Mass coast guard and planes searched waters off Cape Cod after a 38 foot cabin cruiser named Constance sank in a fierce storm near Nantucket. Nine people died including Rev. Hubert Allenby and his family. two survivors were skipper Russell Palmer and Alfred Allenby.

Nantucket Island Mass Constance Martha's Vineyard Hubert Allenby Falmouth Allenby Leighton Allenby Palmer Dionis Beach Raniucker Harbor Amer Coast Guard Cape Cod Young Allenby Leighton Robert Nairn Robert Emily Foster

Evil eye fears span nations and cultures

Britannica notes the evil eye clears streets among Neapolitans and remains feared for horses in India, China, Arabia, Greece, and Turkey. Modern Egyptian mothers believe it causes their babies to appear sickly, reflecting widespread superstition across regions.

India China Arabia Greece Turkey

No Indictments From Grand Jury

Kansas City dispatch reports that the Jackson County grand jury, convened last May to probe ballot theft from a courthouse vault and 13 past two-year slayings, finished without indictments. It suggested at least one law enforcement agency may have enough evidence for a conviction in the ballot theft case, but did not name the agency. The panel kept a $10,000 reward open, then withdrew rewards in the Rimann and Hoover cases. Ballot boxes were stolen during the 1948 primary election irregularities. Some scientists believe Earth’s interior is jelly-like.

Kansas City Jackson County Grant Walt C. Rimann John A. Hoover Kansea Rimani Hoover

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