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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

3

Battle over Truman name on Louisiana ballot flares up

The Democratic National Committee demands reversal of Louisiana Democrats’ removal of President Truman from the ballot. National and state officials threaten court action, urge resignations of supporters, and vow to use all legal means to restore Truman for the November ballot. Mississippi and New Orleans figures weigh in as the dispute grows.

Washington Democratic National Committee Louisiana Truman J. Primm Jr J. Heard McGrath Democratic Committee States’ Rights Primm Lewisiani Kuw Guy. F. Strom Fhiarmond South Coroline Fielding Wright Mississippi Democratic Committedrman JF. E. Snider Adao McGrath

Bermuda Hit By Hurricane Winds Sweeps Island

Hurricane winds reach 146 miles per hour sweeping Bermuda as the center passes 40 to 60 miles west. Forecasters warn the storm will intensify before turning away from the U S coast with Bermuda authorities issuing ongoing advisories.

Meher Bermuda Winther Pyreau Mian Bermada Barmiada Virginia Capes United States Steepy Earth Outer Space

County 4H and Home Demonstration Club Entries At Fair

County Pair 4H members and home demonstration club members complete clans for the Ponsejo County Free Fair on Thursday September 16. Exhibits, including canned goods and baked items, will be displayed in open class with cabinets added for cakes and breads. Names and assignments include Miss Lemna Malones Stillwater Miss Leta Moore Stillwater Miss Lorene Pisnikin Shawnee and Mrs Tied Durnett Asia. Katey Clerks entry clerks met for instructions. Guy Binkley in charge. Club schedule lists meetings September 13 15 at various locations with hosts Nettie Owendy Kath reyn Bivins Bob Hammons Mys Bob Hammons and others.

Ponsejoc Club Souths Wera Rolla Lemna Malones Stillwater Leta Moore Lorene Pisnikiin Shawnee Tied Durnett Asia Katey Muaivoing Kathreyn Bivins

Italy Backed Plan For 58 Power Stations To Ease Shortage

A new project promises 58 power stations to ease Italy's energy shortage and unemployment. It aims to boost output by 7.4 billion kilossauls, completing the north south grid from the Alps to Sicily and extending power across the Mosgyna Strait. Negotiations link public works, industry, and private firms, with officials pledging rapid action.

Rome Ttaly Pew Italy Alps Sicily Mosgyna Pelvete

Probers Say Atomic Secrets Stolen During War

Investigators testified that Russian agents likely obtained wartime atomic secrets. Rep. Wei reported to Roosevelt and Truman on espionage activity, and Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves, who directed the wartime A bomb project, appeared and hinted leaks may have occurred while declining specifics.

Washington Wei R-Ili Figer Roosevelt Truman House Un-American Activities Committee Gem Leslie R. Groves Groves Atormit Eee

Peculiar Play Delights Boston Fans in Peculiar Baseball Moment

Sept 1 reports Billy Soodman and Red Sam give a peculiar display as a misplayed ball leads to a dramatic sleeve removal stunt. In the fourth, Fed Williams on second and two out, Godan fields crisply to A's shortstop Bade Foast before the ball goes astray. Joost retrieves, unzips his shirt, and reveals a startling sleeve setup that changes the play.

Boston Billy Soodman Red Sam Gup Philadelphia Atkos Wiith Williams Godan Foast Jocst Frevalk Joost Googman Willams

Looming Phone Strike to Hit Oklahoma Services

Oklahoma City will feel the impact of a nationwide ACEW strike. ACEW representative E G Samuelson warned that Oklahoma telephone service may halt if wage rates in Chicago are not settled. The association seeks a 15 cent per hour across the board raise from current 82 cents to 192 cents per hour.

Oklahoma City Association of Communication Equipment Workers G. Samuelson ACEW Gexii Chuipaga

Whiskey Raiders Issue Warning in Leavenworth Case

Leavenworth police raided a location finding hard liquor and wine bottles seen drained. An officer quoted a famous promise and noted the raid uncovered purification method claims using synthetic resins for removing impurities in water.

Leavenworth Res Petrons Lear “Tar Darglay MatArthur

Black Tarquin Wins Britain's Richest Stakes at Doncaster

In Doncaster England American bred Black Tarquin driven by Edgar Britt won the St Leger Stakes owner William Woodward of New York with trainer Captain Boyd-Rochfort. The American colt finished in 3 minutes 6 seconds over a mile six furlongs and 132 yards leading Derby winner Aly IDs and Solar Shipper. Britt praised Tarquin's stamina after a dramatic stretch drive amid royal spectators including the King and Queen.

Doncaster England Britain Willam Woodward New York Edgar Britt Wark Wyers Wen Helf International Deki Alyidos Solar Shipper Een ' Raench Bare Tig Wish Ei Et Love Was & Well Betten Black Tarquin Engliva Racing Britt Citation King Monarch Angelola Sandbeck Park

Mystery Man Parades Rattlesnake in St Louis Area

In St Joseph Missouri a nameless man roamed the streets with a one gallon lard can containing a rattlesnake. He called police seeking its death then appeared at the police station and later at the school board and museum offices offering to show the snake. Curators and officials declined. The snake reportedly had nine rattles.

SP. Joseph St. Joseph Palite Eqntaimer School Board George Geis St. Joseph Mueum Roy Cog

Acting Governor Says No Session

Acting Governor Nathan Gordon said he will not summon a special session of the Arkansas legislature to consider purchasing four railroad lines between Missouri and Arkansas. He stated he has not been consulted about calling such a session and does not intend to take responsibility. A citizens committee urged Governor Laney to act while on a hunting trip in Wyoming, asking him to convene and use state power to condemn the railroad and appropriate salvage funds.

Little Book Nathan Gordon Arkansas Laney

Tulsa Papers Use Big New Presses

Tulsa newspapers Tulsa World's Sunday edition rolled out six page Hae presses by Newspaper Printing Corporation in downtown Tulsa. The new presses print 48,000 tones an hour in full operation, boosting output for Tulsa World and Tudor Trabone. The setup marks a major upgrade with readers able to glimpse the larger format and quicker production.

Tulsa Oxls Newspaper Printing Corporation Baday Pranes Mne Othe Tulsa World World Corporation

Famous Trains Becoming Faster and More Comfortable

Washington dispatch details postwar railroad upgrades as streamliners expand on main trunk routes. Railroads invest heavily, modernize sleepers, and add fast, light-weight trains, while branch lines see slower or limited improvements. Freight remains railroads’ financial mainstay despite passenger gains.

Max Ball Washington CPL Pscilie Los Angeles San LP Jamcisco Central of Georgia Georg

North Koreans Demand U S Army Withdraw At Once

A North Korean radio broadcast cited by the Korean government urged American troops to leave South Korea immediately. The broadcast quoted leaders warning the United States to pull out, while Russian occupation forces indicated readiness to depart if the U S does so.

U.S Seoul Rocea Marth Karim South Korea Americas North Kopean Radio Tee

Trade by Silence Between Primate Groups

Two primitive ape groups engage in silent barter, trading goods without sight or direct communication. One group leaves items in the forest. the other group arrives to claim them, depositing equivalent value in a hidden system.

Dallas Symphony Heads Ada Concert Association Programs

The Ada Community Concerts Association unveils a busy season with the Dallas Symphony slated for early February at Ada. Also highlighted are plans for the Central football opener at Norris Stadium, season ticket sales starting Monday, and performances by The Revelers and Byron Janis. Local firms are shown as ticket outlets to boost attendance.

Dallas Symphony Ada Concert Association Pi Kappa Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Tigers Ragail Gance Paul Enix Est Centcal Ninth Street Staduum Enti County Commissioners College Civ Ada

Increase In Milk Price Goes Into Effect On Monday

Local milk distributors announce a price rise effective Monday across Grade A pasteurized milk better milk cream and butter. They say the raise supports producers to keep Ada's milk supply from leaving to higher paying milksheds and follows Tulsaami Oxtshora City example.

Murray Schools Lunch Program Under Review

Aulpaur special nutrition consultant works in Sulphur with Mrs Mildred Smith Murray County health supervisor on a written program for the Murray county schools. Dirt in air of big cities noted as contrast to local health concerns.

Aulpaur Agnas Shultz Department of Health Oklahoma City Mildred Smith Mureray

Missisippi Bloaters and Floating Islands Study

A historical note describes floating landforms called bloaters or floating islands on the Mississippi and other rivers. These landmasses form when vegetation roots bind together, creating buoyant, unstable regions that shift with currents and water levels.

Ivenish

Oklahoma Livestock Contest and Local Farm Notes at Barnyard Gate

Local agricultural page reports the Oklahoma More Profitable Pork contest accepting entries August or September, last year's winner Whi Stutte of Clarite noted. Hog entries, show pig storage, and $6 per day entry fees are described, with hogs in the Farny-to-Market shipment and popcorn milling developments at Coalgate Mill. A wolf trapper is active near Centrahorma, and peanut threshing and early dry peanuts are noted in Clorita area with a new popcorn shucking venture financing shipments to Iowa.

Okshoma City Cooperative Apni Mim Oklahoma Clarite Foendios Amon Poland Chester Whiter Dayroes Bill Matthews Centrahorma Teearth Downare Neuen Mayer Ranch Sissves Fopcorn Peanut Coalgate S Ox Am Iowa Concern Teer Clorita

Highway Crash in Ardmore Claims Two Women and Driver

Ardmore Tex April scene reports Mrs Geraldine Garp drain killed and Mrs Malina Mae Garrett 97 died after a highway crash. Injured were several, including John E Hale 31 and C A Gastell, with ambulances and two trucks involved in a fatal collision near Gashville.

Ardmore Calz Geraldine Garp Gashesville Tex Garrett Malina Mae Garret Lson Sainesville W& Mg Am Ent- Sinance John E Hale Gene C. A. Gastell

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