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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

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Two Arrested On Oregon Bank Robbery Case

Oklahoma City officials report Henry Clay Green and his wife are in custody in Marshall County Oklahoma in connection with a bank robbery. Green was armed but offered no resistance. Their arraignment is expected in Ada with bonds set at 5000 for Green and 7080 for the wife. Two other suspects already arrested include Bony Clay Tollett and Hugo Kia.

Oklahoma City Sweet Rome Brice Bryce Henry Clay Green Yedberg Nie Lee Green Pere Maar Woodsville Marshall County Oklahoma Fd Everett Joe Everatt Marshall Joully Gentry Green Wilson McCully Bryer Bony Clay Tollett Bakersfield Calif Hugo Kia Jhe Beery Bishop Follett Bishop Ogregor Dengill Coremistolter Ada

Storm Diminished Yet Left Heavy Rain Across Region

Weather notes show the storm eased as it moved northeast through the Carolinas and Virginia with abnormally heavy rainfall. Greensboro North Carolina logged over several inches, the season’s high. Cooler conditions spread northward to southern New England, Minnesota, and Wisconsin with frost in several areas. Forecasters warned the cool air would reach the Ohio River Valley as clear skies and lower temperatures developed in the west.

Caroline Mowest Carolina Bard Virginia Iiies Greenscora N.C New England Minnesota Wistexsir Northeen Indiana Ohio River Valley Lend O'Lakes Non Pacific States

Oklahoma State Fair judging nears completion and awards

Oklahoma City September coverage reports finish of state fair exhibits judging. A state champion truck and driver will be chosen for a national show in Los Angeles. Kingfisher County livestock team took first. members include Ernest Hellwedge and Leroy Jack. Other awards listed across cattle sheep breeds and college championships.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fairways Oklahoma Los Angeles Kingfisher County Ernest Hellwedge Leroy Jack Ott Kingfishex Amd Tom Birkes Dover Pheer Tom Newkirk Dory Bek Marvy Schmltt Albery Schimid Daixy J. A. Coliso Fletcher Orn de Lacs Texas Oklahoma A College Rock

Weather outlook for tonight into Friday

Fragmentary forecast notes warmer conditions for Friday in western and northern areas. Tonight remains unsettled with variable conditions and lingering confusion about measurements and timing.

Telephone Company To Ask Rates Raise in Oklahoma

Oklahoma daily note: Southwestern Bell will file a petition with the state corporation commission next Tuesday seeking higher telephone rates. General Manager Manley J. Pearcy cites rising expenses, payroll, and a $52 million expansion as reasons, with 24,000 Oklahomans still awaiting service. The commission, under Gov. Roy Turner, will appraise the request.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Southwestern Bell Telephone Company State Corporation Commission Koema Manley J. Pearey Peavey Yaid Oslahgen Pearcy Okhithomans The Corporation Commission Wiose Roy J. Turner Beth Company Olahoma Reford Banc

County Teachers Meeting October 8 Tickets Available

The Pamtor tog County Teachers association holds a dinner meeting October 8 at the Pinst Christian Church. Tickets are on sale now through Norman Mitchell, secretary, with no tickets sold on the day. The banquet will be prepared and served by the Ladies auxiliary of the American Legion. East Central Concert Singers will provide music and George D. Hann will preside. Medlock is association president. rural teachers may obtain tickets from county superintendent’s office and district principals.

Finnual Pamtortog Pinst Christian Church Norman Mitchell Thuredos Thore American Legion East Central Concert Singers Progear George D. Hann Ard- Snove

Textile workers strike plan to seize plants if closed

Rome dispatch reports textile workers in Italy threaten to seize plants by force if owners shut down operations amid a 40 000 strong strike by administrative staff and technicians. The move could idle 550 000 workers in the sector, part of a surge in labor unrest across the country noted by observers and tied to a broader leftist push against the Christian Democrat government.

Rome Newspanel d'Unita Vilan Technicans Compgrete Tuxille Taly Christian Democrat Italy General Confederation of Labor Empaloyes

Ed Moore Silent On 1948 Campaign Plans

Tulsa, September 23. WP B H Moore the senator from Tulsa keeps a strict silence on 1948 campaign plans while his term runs to year end. The 75 year old former official says he is focused on fulfilling his present contract and left open the possibility of an amendment before it expires. He has given no definite indication of future candidacy.

Tulsa Okla B. H. Moore Senate Moora

Oil wells report in Garvin and surrounding counties

In Garvin County and nearby areas, Sinclair Prama Oil Co. reports a new zac oil producer at 24-i-Twr in the Garvin County shale. The well depths 1,530 feet, flowed 145 barrels in six hours through a two-inch tube. Carter Oil Co. reports J. A. Nichols drilling near 23-2-3w at 6,498 feet in sandstone with good saturation. Carter Oil Co. No Carter in Seminole County shows 278 feet depth, dry. Harrison in McClain County drilled 1,016 feet, shot with 149 quarts between 9,948 and 19,008 feet, awaiting heavy oil.

Pawls Valley Okla Sent Sinclair Prama Oil Co Grant Carter Oi Co J. A. Nichols Seminole Gila Gil Corp Carter Seminole County Purcell Carter’ Ol Co Harrison Csw McClain County

Strike Ends At Trieste Port After 24 Hour Shutdown

Trieste reports a 24 hour shipping strike ending after a midnight AMG mediated agreement. About 2000 workers idle, nine Sindacati Unions members to be released on trust, and 30 others arrested for bomb throwing and related acts during the stoppage. Both unions claim moral victory amid east west tensions.

Can Amg Emsbroil Iim AMG Woul Sindacati Unies Sindscati Uniel Uniel Susnensian Polo Stappadte Civit Nohwe Corom

Pep Rally Sets Tone for First Home Game

Thursday night the Best Cent trek pep squad will hold its first rally at the college auditorium to fire up support for Friday’s home opener against Austin Callese of Sherman Tenas. The college band will perform, the couch 2 pep ball and a live broadcast by KABA will cover the 15 minute event.

Best Cent Trek Austin Callese Sherman Tenas College Wells KABA Billy Hoover KADA St ‘Main Broadway East Cental

Rate Increases For Railway Express Approved by I C C

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized rate hikes for the Railway Express Agency to raise annual revenue by about 176,600,000. The increases, varying by distance and area, apply to interstate shipments for a year or until further action and may be amended after public notice. The agency, railroad-owned, sought higher revenue to cover rising operating costs and must file a nationwide rate formula by 1908.

Washington Railway Express Agency Interstate Cormierce Commissiart Texser

Blackmail Accusation in UN Admission Vote Debate

Australian delegate Hodgson accused Russia of using blackmail to force UN admission of Soviet satellites. Gromyko said Hungary Romania Bulgaria Finland would vote for Italy’s admission if the council admitted the five states separately. The U S and Britain pressed for separate votes on each state.

Max Harrelson W. P Hodgson Today Russia United Nations Hodgaon Andrei A. Gromyko Rusia Italy Council Aigo Hungary Romania Bulgaria Finlland Gromyke Conmcil Growryko United States Britain Hunitar Foceies Zytimunt Modaelewski Tri

Truman completes top leadership of new defense

Washington September 25 President Truman named Dr Vannevar Bush to chair the new defense board and set key undersecretaries and assistants for the war department The appointees include Arthur S Barrows as undersecretary Eugene M Zuckert and Vanderbilt Whitney as assistant secretaries Bush also heads the joint Army Navy R D board and serves as Carnegie Institute president and national advisory committee on aeronautics member Spaatz becomes chief of staff for the air department The board aims to keep America at the forefront of science and weapon development Bush is a famed atomic bomb designer and South Dennis Massachusetts resident

Washington Truman National Defense Vannevar Bush Bowte Department of Aim Acthwr Barrows Chisago Department W. Stuart Symington Eugene M. Zuckert Comeling Vanderbilt Whitney Bukert Air Whitney New York State Teased of Livestock Properties New York Kentucky Geo. Carl Spaatz Air Department Army Air Forces Bush America Army Army Navy Carnegie Institution, Scientific Research Organization Aeronautics South Dennis Mass

Health Champion 16 Years Apart in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City report notes Shirley Johnson of Wilson, Cantor county, named state health champion at the Oklahoma state fair. Wayne Krowth of Glencoe, Payne county, named state boy’s champion. Both will represent Oklahoma in the national contest in Chicago in December. Johnson is active in county associations and basketball, while Krowth helps on a farm with his brother. CHICKASHA report mentions Charlotte Laing of Ilene, Kansas, applying for housing at the College for Women and seeking a room reservation for the 1948-49 school year.

Oklahoma City Shirley Johnson Wilson Cantor County Chickasha Okla Charlotte Laing Ilene Kas Keeting Getting & Ragm College For Women Miss Laing

Voice of America Resigns. Benton to lead Britannica board

Washington September 25 The resignation of William Benton from the State Department creates the task of selecting a new director for Voice of America. Benton says the needed outlay of energy and discipline is not yet met. President Truman notes Benton built a solid foundation for ongoing information work and Benton's future includes UNESCO duties. Benton will chair Encyclopaedia Britannica and remain a special adviser on U N related affairs. Tulsa Oklahoma September 25 Damon Brown a 17 year old Baby youth died after a two car collision east of Tulsa. The crash injured several others but no serious injuries were reported at the scene. Funeral arrangements for Brown are pending.

Washington William Benton Truman Voice of America White House Benton I State State Department Bentom United States Encyclopaedia Britannnica Department United Natons Educational, Scientific and ‘Cultural Organization Unesco Mexico City Patar Tulsa Okla Damon Brown Here Tiglia Pitn Brown

Truman Urges Food Saving to Aid Hungry Europe

President Truman urged Americans to conserve food to help Europe through hunger and winter. He left open the possibility of an emergency congressional session and scheduled talks with party leaders to decide on fuel and price controls, food use, and a broader Marshall Plan effort.

Truman Europe Washington Congress Demison Kit Tee Trutat Fon- Gay Goth Partles Paris Marshall ST Esserule Trauma Cabinet Oime Charles Luckman Lever Brothers Cambridge Maas Stopegép Ameciy

Pits Condition About the Same After Near Fatal Fall

In Wichita Kas Arlig Pitts a young steel worker fell into a vat of super heated brine at 840 degrees. He was rushed to a Wichita hospital where attendants reported he climbed from the hot solution and received blood transfusions. He remained conscious though in critical condition days later.

Wichila Kas Arlig Pitts Wichita Pitts

Eisenhower era official urged visa for Eisler in Havana

STALBINGTON Sept 25. George S Moseersmith assistant secretary of state testified that he wrote the Havana consul general urging prompt and personal consideration of Hanns Eisler's visa application to reside in the United States. He said a copy was sent to under secretary of state Sumner Welles and noted Eleanor Roosevelt's interest. The hearing examined whether high officials allowed communists to enter the country and whether Eisler's case fit immigration laws. Eisler, now a Hollywood songwriter, testified he joined the communist party in Nazi Germany but claimed he was not active.

Eleanor Roosevelt Eisler Oaly Communist Party Hig Mative Germany I Dais Messeramith Bevter Steaert Dubois Havana Hed Eagles Robert Striping Conmittes Courtsel State Department Labor Department Fisher Steipling Messersmith Eisley Perothy Thompson Calpaanist Messeysmith Department of State

Pessimist Frum Report of Missing Woman and Suspected Foul Play

A garbled clipping reports fears over a missing woman named Harp and notes men harassing women. It mentions a ward’s home scene and a sorrowful mood about possible foul play. The text is incomplete and hard to parse but centers on disappearance and concern for safety.

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