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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

4

Don’t Lose Sleep Over This Fall’s Political Campaign

The column critiques campaign rhetoric from both major parties, noting Republican Congress with Democratic White House, possible New Deal Supreme Court, and mixed legislation. It jokes about prices, farm policies, and public attitudes, urging readers not to take politics too seriously and to hope for stable handling of U.S.-Soviet affairs.

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Civil rights talk and education duty in uncertain times

The piece argues laws rarely yield perfect outcomes and cites Truman civil rights as a flawed plan. It urges gradual social change, value of education, and personal responsibility, stressing cooperation over conflict while warning against overreactions to policy. It notes disagreements may persist yet life continues with learning and work as civic duties.

Economic nerves and war talk spell changes in farm markets

The Federal Reserve Bank at Kansas City notes livestock prices rise with demand while grain outlook improves. It warns against reversing the trend without a supply surge or demand drop and predicts extended feeding ratios will raise meat output only after months. Political commentary weighs Roosevelt, Truman, Stalin, and Dewey, noting voter mood and wartime policy influence, with vets education trends and parity price support discussed amid market volatility.

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Oklahoma Guard Federalization Debate Warns Against Centralized Control

A report from the Governors Conference in Chicago reviews the Gray Board proposal to shift the National Guard from state to federal control. It argues such centralization risks weakening state forces, notes Guard contributions in World Wars, and urges creating a new State Guard to replace the National Guard.

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Atlantic storms intensify into full hurricane near Miami

MIAMI Sept 31 a Atlantic storm about 1100 miles east of Miami has grown into a full fledged hurricane with winds around 116 miles an hour. The weather bureau advisory notes reconnaissance planes observed the storm northeast of Santo Domingo moving northwest at about twenty miles per hour.

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Invented Consomme by Louis XIV Chef Revealed

Fragmentary historical note claims a royal chef devised a perfectly clear consommé after a king ordered two soups clear enough for a reflection to show. The brief text mirrors culinary folklore linking the dish to monarchy and artistry.

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Government Guarantees Vels Loans But Not How Homes Are Safe

Government guarantees on VA home loans cover only the house’s existence and price, not its quality. Veterans should thoroughly read contracts, insist on detailed plans, clear title, and protective deeds, and hire a lawyer to safeguard against hidden encumbrances and misrepresentations.

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Autopsy Confirms Woman Drowned in Marion County Lake

Marion county coroner and sheriff report autopsy findings on Verd Hill 48 of McPherson who drowned after leaving to pick up a sister. Body found at Marion Lake with bruises on the head and a small amount of water in the lungs. Foul play not suspected. Coroner Tate sent the body to Wichita for further autopsy. coroner's inquest scheduled for Monday services.

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Ethio priest notes goats eat berries then neglect proper steep

An Ethiopian priest reported a flock of goats consumed certain berries and then showed signs of altered behavior. The incident underscores how ingesting wild fruits can affect animal conduct.

Opinion letters weigh Arkansas booze policy

Dear Editor I review two opinions on Arkansas liquor policy from the recent trip through the state and Kansas. The writer favors legalization to gain revenue while warning it will ruin highways and society, arguing booze worsens crime and harms youth, urging caution and conservative space for further views.

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Minnesota Girl Is Miss America in 1934 pageant shift

Beatrice Vella Shope of Hopkins Minnesota was crowned Miss America of 1934 in Atlantic City. The 28 year old reddish brunette won a 10,060 crown, 5,000 scholarship, 2,000 automobile, and Hollywood talent interest. Shepp of Memphis crowned her after beating 85 contestants from 43 states and foreign territories. Shope is 5 feet 9, 138 pounds with bust 37, waist 23, hips 36. Placing second was Carl Held of Lusk Wyoming, third Martha Ingram of Tarrant City Alabama, fourth Vera Ralston of Wichita Kansas, and fifth Donna Exta gs of Tulsa Oklahoma.

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Meteor Luxury Train Sets New Schedule Across Route

The Meteor luxury train will begin a revised schedule with earlier southbound departures from St Louis and faster arrivals in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, while northbound timing stays unchanged. Westbound departures shift from 10:00 pm to 8:00 pm from St Louis, with arrivals in Springfield and Oklahoma City adjusted accordingly. the change follows input from passengers and civic groups.

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SiwateaN Beauty Lores Ly Movies Drama

Singapore film news notes Karma Beaty, famed as the Sout Seas first film star, has completed a second picture titled Chinta a 16 year old Sum at ran, following her record setting first film Caempaka. The article mentions box office appeal and production details amid unclear archival context.

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West Coast shipping balks at dealing with longshoremen

San Francisco reports the shipping industry and waterfront employers refused to negotiate with CIO longshore leaders over moving army cargoes. They claim they cannot do business with communist influence and demand interim talks only after Taft-Hartley affidavits are signed. The union remains open to interim negotiations while the army weighs its options amid the ongoing strike.

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President Truman Attacks Spy Probe Tactics

President Truman assailed Congress through a new spy probe stance, charging that some politicians endanger national safety with smear tactics against scientists. He warned that an atmosphere of suspicion and personal attack undermines vital atomic research, calling such methods un American and a threat to security.

Washington Sept Trumen House Un-American Activities Truman Provident House Committee Thomas American Association For the Advancement of Sctience Tre Harry Scientit Tromen Philip M. Morse Brookhaven National Laboratory Steenice Selena Lore Belmont Mass Mangachusevis Institute of Technology Tee

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