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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

3

Pick's Plan Prompts Flood Control Focus Across Basin

Omaha dispatch outlines Ed Brig Gen Lewis A Picks push for flood control and irrigation with Missouri Basin interests, the Missouri Valley Authority opposition, and funding battles. It notes Army requests, Senate grants, and rural support, plus quotes from Sen. Murray and Miss Valley leaders on Pick-Sloan plan viability and river development.

ED Hoffman Omaha Nea-S Feltowstown River Basin Ed Brig Lewis A. Picks Gen. Pick Missouri Valley Yellowstone Pick Kind Pick Missouri Basin Department of Interior Department, of Agriculture Department of War Federal Power Commission South Nebraska Montana Wyoming Missouri Valley Authority Basin Committee Genemss TV Aotype Griny Bastric Silssourt Revee Kaneas Missouri Truman Rockies Appalachians Senate Conarese Ademu Brississinod Valley Ohio Additon Conmmess Missouri Colonet Moran James B. Murray Mont TVA Birt Lachlan Macleay Mississingi Valley Association

Hollywood turmoil as actor Henry Fonda fence cut terrorizes aid

Police investigate threats and vandalism after rumors swirl around Henry Fonda. A caretaker reports repeated wire cuttings and thefts at the actor's residence, with odd comments about guard and trespassers. Authorities seek leads to stop the harassment and protect the star.

Hollywood Henry Fonda

Disease Fighting Molecules Battle Through Wall Without Touching

A Rocketeer Institute study reports two immune molecules that interact and oppose each other across a barrier without direct contact. Dr Roy Hen and colleagues observe antigens and antibodies forming a linked layer across cell membranes, suggesting immune activity can occur without crossing the cellular boundary. The finding highlights a potential new mechanism in immunity studies and molecular interactions.

Alfon L. Blakeslee Associated Press New York Rocketeer Institute For Alexandre Ry Pegaly Roy Rohen Sarria

Red Cross Dispatches Disaster Funds After Gulf Storm

Washington reports the American Red Cross has appropriated disaster funds for the Florida Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana hurricane areas. Preliminary estimates place property damage at about 5 000 000 in Pass Christian Biloxi Mississippi with other Gulf coast areas yet to be assessed. More than 10 000 refugees have been fed and sheltered. about 30 000 cared for in Placida, Rain Beach, and Broward shelters. Evacuations and sheltering continue across the hurricane region with ongoing, incomplete reports from Gulfport and Biloxi.

Washington American Red Coss Florida Alaba Mississippi Rovisiana Samtiy Red Cross Pass Chistianami Biloxi Miss Gulf of Mexico Red Crosse Organ Tastiogs Placida Rain Beach Broward Ctratees Red Cross Gulfpork Bil

Oklahoma Farm Views from Rews Oklahoma Farm Views Rews

Farmers CEnt and Joe Braden harvest ryegrass seed and vetch as winter pasture options. Mrs Zimmerman near Hennessey grows Golden Jubilee tomatoes set after May 1 and producing by July 3. Diamond of Hughes county clears land for clover and brush control, while A A Sewell urges fall seeding of small grains with ryegrass and clover to raise profits. Haskell county ranks high in population with 527 boys and 358 girls across 28 4-H clubs and 39 projects per member averages.

Joe Braden Laumer County Join Zimmerman Hennessey Diamond Hughes County A. A. Sewell Wagones County Haskell Bistim Oklahoma Gowlyng Hang Om

Konawa News Bouts of Travel and Local Visits

Mrs Inte Smetth returns from a visit with Birs and Lea La cone at Oklahoma wn envity. Mr Anders leaves for Grand Prairie to wit lay. Mrs Zeland Anders and children visit parents Jr. and Mrs. G. W. Cas tebercy, then return to Etookive New York. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Smit of Calahoma City visit relatives Br. and Mrs. Raymond Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Rider, teachers at Remus west of island, in Ronaywa. Raymond Walker hosts a surprise birthday dinner near southwest of Romans bonering teeiy daugites O'Wrkla, working at Oklahoma City. Guests arrive. dinner buffet. presents given. Attendees include L, D. Merk Sr., Mr. and Mrs. L. Ex. Neal Sr. of Ada, Gack Streetran ach, Cecil Bitterman, AB. Prowitt, Pop Johnston, and 2. D. Forish at district Masonic meeting in Abe. Four B. DG 8 present. Arra ¢. W. Holt returns from Shawree business trip. windemercent shown.

Raymond Walk Cnnerta Caret Horns 'Pouthrwest Romans Bonering Teeiy Daugites O'Wrkla Oklahoma Cty Merk, Sr Sts. L. Ex. Neal, Sr Ada, Gack Streetran Cecil Bitterman

Ada Launderette Opens With Bendix Automates

The Ada launderette opens in a new building at East Main offering Bendix automatic home laundries. Patrons can have any number of machines, with clothes ready in thirty minutes. One wash costs eighty five cents. special Bendix washing powder is available. Mr and Mrs Foe Love, former Purcell residents, moved to Ada with their children Wallace and Sally Jo.

Lenpderette East Main Hendie Gammrick Ice A Love Purcell Bendix Foe Love Ada July Lime Key West Wallace Sally Jo

Armenians Stranded in Tehran Await Soviet Move Home

Thousands of homeless Armenians stranded in Tehran and other cities await plans to relocate to Soviet Armenia. Government officials say land will be provided for resettlement as about 40,000 pursue removal offers. Some 5,400 sheltered in Armenian churches. 7,009 believed en route. rest living in tents and raves. An Armenian reader says dozens camped at a Rusiyan church yard and protests hunger and displacement.

Tehran Armenia Tehren Snoter Treman Russia

Gen Lee on Way to Washington

Gen Jatin Bes, former commander in the Mediterranean theater, traveled to Washington with a flight crew on a C-47 departing at 4:20 p.m. CST. He did not confirm the destination but implied a report to his wife and family. The general, under scrutiny from an inspector general, may retire after 42 years of service.

Towa City Jatin Bes Wash Segtom Renerak Lee John H. Lee Gereral Lee Spmy Robert C Stuars Scrippy Howard

Western Oklahoma Hospital Cleared By Investigators

Investigators concluded Western Oklahoma Hospital at Farley is in better condition than feared. A 20 day inquiry by the state affairs board found no patient neglect, though a kitchen and dining area need replacement. Board members praised care and critic noted needed improvements with $982,000 allocated for upgrades and a new administration building.

Oklahoma City Western Oklahoma Fartly Clear Bill of Health Rey Fe State Wombat Board W. Russell Borgman Theimnam State Board of Affairs Bosra Grady F. Mathews Stave Heart Venatores Aad F. W. Bucks Charles Efeun Dimina Hall Buyine Put Supply Iye Ag Praat Am Eco Imomir Amd Bern

Mrs Truman And Daughter Fly West From Independence

Mrs. Truman and her daughter traveled west to Ramsas City in the presidential plane The Independence for a brief stay in Independence Missouri They planned a short visit with the Trots home town as White House details remained imprecise The report notes Margeret Truman and her mother pursue resumed studies and a possible return to the presidential tour.

Fontetee County Fair draws record dairy interest

Farmers flocked to Fontetee County Fair with hundreds of exhibitors and a strong dairy division. Judges praised crops and livestock entries as 4-H youth prepared for state events, while extension agents announced winter cover crop plans and vetch seeding guidelines for soil improvement.

Ferie Inter Rover

Farm Workers Strike In Rome Area Demands Higher Pay

Giuseppe Di Vittorio, communist general secretary of the Italian Labour, announces about 25 000 farm workers in the Romagna area have struck for higher wages. He claims negotiations with landlords are at a good pace as the strike follows a symbolic harvests protest, with reports varying on the exact number involved. Negotiations between farm representatives and landlords were set to continue.

Upgingeppe di Vittorio Commuunist Generall Secratory Tacay Tt Vithorio Mewsnacer FL Uattom Faxwe Jiith Arithithe Satdlords

Quiet Day of Manifestation Draws Mixed Response in Italy

Reports from Rome describe a largely quiet Great Day of Manifestation across Italy under Premier Alcide De Gasperi. Communist and socialist led actions were met with indifference in many cities while crowds gathered at afternoon Masses, signaling varied public reaction to the government’s economics policy.

Italy Alcide de Gasperis Christian Democrat Rome

Occupation To Cost More

Washington reports inflation and higher costs linked to military occupation plans amid Senate actions. The government estimates a price rise from initial Congress allocations, projecting billions more than originally provided to sustain operations through next July. The article notes the broader European crisis and whether funds will cover ongoing deployment.

Edwin G Ermatty Wasi Seerstacy Scoenging Garraat Japan Che Ee Bostain Wsewstit

Winter Cover Crops Help Check Soil Erosion Says Agent

Atoka County extension agent notes winter cover crops reduce runoff and erosion. Two field plots on steep slopes compared bare soil with dense vegetation. Dense cover retained irrigation water, while bare plots lost water and more soil, underscoring cover crops as a conservation measure.

Ome Bnddy Clerton Soomeson Atoka County Farmer-Steeimman Bere Ee. M. College Extension Service Bere Wards Atoka Oc Amg Tate

Heart Attack Fatal To . W. Board

OREMAP Ghia Sept 20 PF O. W. Bosht 73 longtime Oklahoma official and former state legislator died of a heart attack at his home. His son C. BR Board of Ross City is speaker of the state house. Bosht served in the state senate and was president pro tempore. He headed the gas division of the state school and commission until his retirement in 1946. Funeral services have not been set.

Oremap Ghia O. W. Bosht Oklahoma C. BR Ross City State House of Representatives Istate Senate Aiath Seman Rhh Ynti

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