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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
4
The writer argues against federal spending on nondefense programs amid a push to arm and support Western nations. They warn high taxes and job shortages, urging citizens to avoid congressionally funded expenditures and to write lawmakers only about national defense matters.
Johnston Murray, Democratic candidate for governor, urges exempting new industries from taxes to attract investment while weighing fairness to existing plants. He warns a blanket tax cut could hurt current industries and local governments, preferring a fair, stable tax system that benefits all and assessing possible, well drafted incentives.
A Berkeley writer argues against signing anti communism papers and questions if dismissals served students. He contends universities exist for student welfare, not faculty, and notes restitution may occur for wrongs done to dismissed members.
Four years ago France Britain Soviet Russia and the United States met in New York to pursue a one world idea. Last week the meeting again gathered in New York with only three present as the Soviet minister was absent. The trio discussed keeping the western world free while admitting a divided world where communism and preserved individual privileges compete.
The writer notes they rarely see boys with tops and wonders if boys still spin tops. They recall enjoying an artist who could place a spinning top precisely and compare skilled top spinners to popular football halfbacks of the era.
A historical column argues that five years after occupation western Germany's rapid recovery and arming is deliberate policy to counter Soviet expansion. It cautions against repeating postwar errors by allowing a weak Germany and contends that a well-armed Germany aligns with France Britain and the United States to deter a Soviet invasion across Western Europe.
A historical note argues that democracy hinges on informed citizenry and patience. It compares Philippine independence after World War II to the rise of Communist bands, blaming political self-interest and lack of self-government experience for instability. It urges restraint, persistence, and the danger of letting communism grow.
Report notes the Chinese Communist party says bombs were dropped on Manchurian soil while the United States proposes an impartial UN committee to investigate and offer restitution if any damages are found. Communists reject such restitution terms.
The text praises President Truman for admitting a mistake and apologizing to Marine officers and privates. It notes the act makes the author feel closer to him and emphasizes accountability without shifting blame.
Politicians face uncertainty amid a looming world crisis and shifting priorities. What mattered last year now seems trivial as commentators note the “strange new days” in the political arena and debate how hard to press on domestic affairs.
The Home Federal Savings and Loans association announces immediate federal insurance for savings accounts up to 10000, doubling prior limits. The move follows a law signed by President Truman expanding FSLC insurance. all account types including survivorship and corporate holdings gain coverage, with premiums and insured totals outlined.
President Truman signed the 4.7 billion wartime tax bill into law after congressional passage. The measure raises individual and corporate rates to fund Korea and rearmament, with withholding tables mailed to employers and a planned second installment to raise up to 7 billion more, targeting profits from war.
The famed White House convertible Sunshine Special will retire from service. First leased in 1935 by Ford Lincoln to the White House, it carried Roosevelt and dignitaries on trips across the United States. It received armor and safety upgrades during wartime and traveled widely before heading to a Dearborn museum.
Tax changes raise withholding by three percent, hitting October pay. A $750 weekly worker loses about $8.90 more weekly, while a $350 monthly earner with two kids pays $22.60 extra. About 95 percent see automatic increases. five percent may file amended estimates by Jan 15, 1951. Combat-zone duty offers retroactive tax relief for military in Korea. Corporate taxes rise. some loopholes closed. Tax changes aim to simplify calculations and begin broader collection next year.
Cal Tinney reports from Washington where a rumor claims President Truman fired ex Secretary of Defense Johnson for undercutting him with Dean Acheson and for privately urging preventive war. Tinney notes Johnson's sharp temper, questions U.S. defenses, and urges stronger air power and radar to deter a Soviet attack amid Cold War tensions.
State Democrats opened their campaign in Oklahoma City with barbed critiques of Republicans. Sen. Kerr, Gov. Murray, and other speakers urged voters to back 3 veterans bonus funding, a highway commission, and opposition to a world federalism plank, while blasting GOP messages as socialist and unAmerican.
IncoherentOCR text discusses American perception of Washington and external danger. Mentions Aryan people, Jinaders, and General Ferures Pape in a broken quote. No clear events or names that can be strongly anchored.
A Halifax observer cites a Bermuda Canada link as a possible best action. William Purvis, a Nova Scotian by birth in Bermuda, says many people believe the idea could be superior, urging further exploration despite uncertain outcomes.
New York observers say hopes for an early Korean end could spark a peace scare in markets. War-inflated commodities may fall while inflationary pressures persist from rearmament, wage gains, and continued defense spending. Some predict deflation risks if Korea ends soon, but others argue ongoing war production sustains inflation.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports August patrol activity: 20 414 motorists aided, 3 354 traffic violations arrested, 14 350 courtesy warnings given. One accident every 40 minutes, totaling 1 070 with 35 deaths and 290 injuries.
Farmers C C Hale 58 killed his wife Pearl 54 with a shotgun and then took his own life. Assistant County Attorney Emmett Lassen said Hale used a 432 gauge shotgun. The couple had separated two weeks earlier and planned to divide farmland near Sentinel. Their son Murton Hale 34 reported their bodies later.
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