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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

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Whiskey haul seized as evidence in Oklahoma case

About 150 cases of whiskey missing after a forged 25000 dollar check was used in a interstate liquor swindle centered near Shreveport. Three men faces charges including Byford Shockley Clapp and Shackley with the whiskey seized and the men bonded. Authorities report portions of the whiskey moved to Oklahoma City for use as case evidence while investigations continue.

Robert E. Shelton U.S Aturney Stanfield Miller Shreveport Miller's Gore Miller Farm

Roff Girl Hurt In Turnpike Crash In Grave Condition

Charlotte Hudson of Roff was severely injured Tuesday evening when a car swerved to avoid three girls biking home from picking cotton. She sustained a fractured back and hand and may have a broken neck. She is hospitalized at Wesley View.

Charlotte Hudson Roff Wesley View Hospel T Heir Nit Charlate

U N Assembly Airs Chinese Charge in China Rupture

U N Assembly votes 45 to 6 to place China’s complaint on the calendar with five abstentions. The issue goes to the 59 nation political committee for debate. Yugoslavia backs Soviet bloc view that is an internal Chinese matter while the United States supports a full hearing.

CESS Aliens Assembly China Russia Mao Tze-Tung Assembly Yugoslavia U. N

U. S. District Court Here Friday

A one day term of U S district court is set for Friday with Judge Eugene Rice presiding. Among 18 cases on the docket is The Associated Press versus The Valley Publishing Company of Pauls Valley. The former owner of Pauls Valley Purport seeks a new suit. Bell metal is described as an alloy of about four parts copper and one part tin.

U.S. District Court Eugene Rice Mascomes Associated Dress Vs. the Valley Publishing Company Pauls Valley Pauls Ass Purprt Sre

Weather Forecast for Oklahoma Clear and Frilas

Oklahoma forecast shows clear conditions with light winds. Low around 45 degrees, high near 73 degrees. Friday expected with similar pleasant temperatures and no precipitation.

Oklahoma Clear and Frilas Rsrg

Gaar Corner Votes 70 to 7 Against Prohibition Repeal

In Tusday election results Gaar Corner precincts reported a 10 to 1 stance against repealing the liquor ban. The mail edition noted a correction, but the later edition confirmed the 70 to 7 vote against repealing the prohibition law. Only a few other county precincts were similarly opposed.

Gaar Corner Tusday

Parts Sought From Crashed B 29 Over Oklahoma

The Air Force accident investigation board says it is searching for missing bombe parts from a B 29 crash near Talihina Oklahoma. Thirteen men died in the crash last Monday as the plane on a non stop flight from Smoky Hill Air Force Base disappeared near Fort Smith Arkansas. Maj Adolph Zimmer said residents between Fort Smith and Talihina should report any parts found. Remaining aircraft segments are being transported to Tinker Air Force Base for inspection.

Oklahoma City Air Force Accident Investigation Board Talihina Okla Adolph Zimmer Fort Smith Ark Smoky Hill Air Force Base Salina Kas Oklahoma Zimmer Tinker Air Force Base

Luggage Ad Promises Compact, Handy Features for Prohibition Era Travel

Oklahoma City reports a luggage advertisement from September 29 showing a special suitcase that folds to a compact size when not in use. It highlights a side-opening design with two leather covered pint flasks, four finger-cups, a corkscrew and bottle opener, appealing to travelers returning with more than they started.

Oklahoma City Prohibition

Liquor Possession Cases Lead County Jury Term Docket

A county court jury term opens with Judge Tom D McKeown presiding. The docket lists 23 criminal and civil hearings over two days, many involving unlawful liquor possession. Defendants include Chester Hice Virgil Manahan Leonard H er Ri Lord Benton Wesley Durant Sib Hagar Annie Byrd Joe Tom Allen Joe Tor Allen Edwin Ables Gene Morgan Thompson James Charles Walker Hershel Roberts J C Wright Raymond Copeland Tammy Turination J B Mozes Wilburn Lester Fisher and others facing unlawful possession drunken driving and related charges.

Tom D. McKeown Chester Hice Virgil Dewey Manahan Leonard Her Lord Benton Wesley Durant Sib Hagar Annie Byrd Joe Tom Allen Joe Tor Allen Edwin Ables Gene Morgan F. Thompson James Charles Walker Hershel Roberts J. C. Wright Reymond Copeland Sunray Oil and Refting Company Tammy Turination J. B. Mozes Wilburn Lester Fisher

Accident at meat packing plant injures worker in Oklahoma City

Time Decided to inspect the plant after 200000 man hours without a serious accident. Medillin of the O'Slat Time accompanied by plant officials began inspection. In the meat slaughter department an automatic apparatus slammed into his leg. His ankle puffed and he limped the rest of the week.

Gelahoma City Me‘illin

Hinds Nominated For Norris Piece

Washington reports GFL President Tr foday nominated Herbert L. Hinds to be U S marshal for eastern Oklahoma. Senate must confirm its nominees while Cranville Hose term expires.

Washington GFL Tr Foday Herbert L. Hinds U. S Oklahoma Senate Cranville Hose Norvig

Violence escalates as blasts hit shutdown coal regions

In the fourth straight day of violence in U S coal fields dynamite wrecked a tipple and a motor house in Butler county Kentucky causing thousands in damage. In Grass Flats Pennsylvania United Mine Workers pickets were blamed for sabotage claims by Junedale coal company president Robert M Smith. No injuries were reported. The strike, now in its eleventh day, follows welfare and pension cuts amid a broad labor confrontation. Virginia Governor William Tuck reorganized the state council of defense as 480,000 miners walk out nationwide.

Pennsylvania Kentucky Butler County Grass Flats Robert M. Smith Junedale Virginia William N. Tuck Lewis

Congress Approves Overseas Arms Aid Bill Amid Debate

Washington reports rapid congressional approval of the overseas arms aid bill authorizing big stocks of equipment for allies against Communism. The House passed 223 to 109 and the Senate quickly backed the measure. The plan includes 125 million dollars in RFC cash to mobilize arms, with additional credits pledged to Atlantic Pact nations. Critics denounce wasteful spending while supporters call it a strong peace measure.

Washington America Congress White House Reconstruction Finance Corporation Senate United States Russia House Friends of Conrighis RFC Atlantic

Traffic control planned for Oklahoma City football game

Patrol officials in Norman and Oklahoma City will station about 26 patrol cars to manage traffic around the University area for the Texas A and M football game, with more than 40 000 spectators expected and up to 250 000 cars anticipated. Several streets near the stadium will be closed to parking to expedite flow.

Oxlahoma City Norman University of Oxlaane Texas A Eee Ralph Thompsin Erdf Taotoriss Mintorsts

Norris Blaylock of Konawa Dies in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma state Rep. Norris Blaylock of Konawa, a Democrat serving his second term from Seminole County, died of a heart attack in a downtown Oklahoma City hotel. Fire crews failed to revive him. He left a widow and two daughters. funeral plans are incomplete. The governor may call a special election to fill the vacancy or leave it open until 1950.

Oklahoma Pest

Plans Offered For New Tulsa Sapuclpa Highway

Oklahoma City reports plans for a new Tulsa Sapuclpa highway submitted to the Public Roads Administration. The project estimates cost at 895 200 dollars with a proposed 8.578 mile route replacing the current S 66. If approved, the state would cover about 47 percent of the total cost and the federal government the remainder.

Oklahoma City Tulsa-Sapulps Public Roads Administration PRA

Poultry leader Burhaupt wins two state fair awards

Louis E Burhaupt of Guthrie Oklahoma, president of the Titan Poultry Association, received two special awards at the New Mexico state fair poultry show held yesterday in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque I. M Louis E. Burhaupt Guthrie Chs Titan Powtry Association

Frost Invades Part Of Oklahoma With 41 Low

The state faced a chilly night with Ada recording 41 degrees and cities like Alva Guthrie Vinita Elk City Gage and Bartlesville dipping into the 20s to upper 30s. Stillwater and Ponca City logged near 40s while Tulsa Idabel reported moisture amid a cooler Wednesday with a high around mid 60s.

Ada Oklane Associated Press Alva Elk City Gage Waynoka Bartlesville Chandler Newkirk Oxmulgee Ponca City Shawnee Stillwater Tulsa Idabel

Babe Crushed by Wheels of Truck

In Covington Oxla Sept 29 a GPA truck backed over and killed 13 month old Joseph Dale Miller at his home. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Ora Miller found by Linda Kay 10 year old sister. Highway patrol says not an official traffic death as it occurred on private driveway. Ten highway deaths so far this year compare with 358 last year.

Covington Oxla

Lindsay Baby in Polio Ward Here

Lindsay baby receives treatment in polio ward at Valley View Hospital. Ward admits seven patients. condition of the infant and other patients unclear, but not listed as serious. Parents named Mr. and Mrs. Buford.

Lindsay Baby Cheries Evasens Lindsa Valley View Hosmita Buford Seri

Four Pontotoc youths to attend National Dairy Congress

Pontotoc county sends four farm youths and C H Hailey to the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa next week as a reward for outstanding work in dairying. The group, selected after the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show, will see top cattle from six breeds and witness the champions of champions. The Ada Chamber of Commerce sponsors the trip as part of ongoing dairy improvement efforts.

Pontetoc C. B. Haile Waterloo Iowa National Dairy Cattle Congress Vernon Morjasa Stonewall Billy Young Fitzhugh Richard Soutee Latta Dub" George, Jr Ada Chamber of Commerce Phoia Pontctoc County C. H. Hailey Mondey Central Oklahoma Guernsey Jersey Portotoc County Hailey

Former Adan Resident Herbert Vernon Dies From Accident

Herbert Leo Vernon, 49, longtime Adan resident now of Odessa, died in Odessa hospital from brain concussion and injuries after being struck by an automobile when stepping off a curb. He worked at the Texas and Pacific railroad depot and had long been employed by Lawal Drilling Co. in Adan.

Werd Gienis Odesis Tex Herbert Leo Vernon Adan Vernon Odessa Texas' and Pacific Wyecnon Lawal Drilling Company

Steel Industry Nears Shutdown as Strike Deadline Looms

Pittsburgh report on looming strike deadline as major firms Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel face stalled talks. United States Steel and Philip Murray push for more time while plants prepare orderly shutdowns. Union rejects pension and health plans financed by companies. Ford pension tie may influence talks. Negotiations paused with no resumption date set.

Pittsburgh Sept Tieel Bethlehem Republic United States Steel Philip Murray steel-Murray Bethlehem Steel T He

Ford and UAW Agree On History Making Pension Plan

Detroit Sept 29 Ford Motor Co and the CIO United Auto Workers reached a landmark pension agreement funded by the company to pay $100 monthly to Ford workers over 65, including social security. The plan, tied to a ten cent an hour wage package, averts a 115,000 worker strike and features a 30 month term with joint trustees, equal union and company representation. Pension starts March 1 with first checks in April. five thousand workers eligible to retire immediately.

Detroit Ford Motor Co CIO United Auto Workers Ford

Earl of Harewood Marries Viennese Commoner in Mayfair Church

The Earl of Harewood, 26, wed 22-year-old Marion Stein in St. Mark's Mayfair with 900 guests. The ceremony marked Britain's first royal wedding since 1947, attended by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth, amid a crowd outside of about 4,000. The tale ends with a stray line about deer in the United States.

London Earl of Harewood George VI Marion Stein St. Mark's Church Mayfair Britain Princess Elizabeth Prince Philip Miss Stein Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Simpson King George Queen Elizabeth

Ends Alliance Made in 1945 Ends Alliance Made in 1945

Soviet Russia scrapped its friendship treaty with Yugoslavia, denouncing Premier Tito's regime as aligned with foreign imperialist circles. Moscow broadcast a note to Belgrade citing the Budapest treason trial of Laszlo Rajk and accusing Yugoslavia of hostile activity, amid expulsion and boycotts within the Communist bloc.

London Russia Yugoslavia Marshal Tito Moscow Budapest Laazlo Raik Soviet Union Tito Triat Rajk Hungary Cominform Communist International Information Bureau Saber Albania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia Poland Romania Belgrade Vyacheslav Molotov Ussr Germany Andrei Gromyko United Nations Moscow Radio 2

Oklahoma farmers cooperative announces new grain elevator

Tonkawa Oklahoma farmers cooperative association announced immediate construction of a 350000 bushel grain storage elevator. The contract was awarded to A F Roberts Construction Co Sabe tha Kansas at an estimated cost of 125000 dollars. Completion is expected by January 1 1950.

Tonkawa Okla Farmers Cooperative Association Today A. F. Roberts Construction Co Sabetha Kas

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Coat County Clarence de Lyon Stoncock County Wernesiayde Snrevesort Mar Dave Eastrict James E. Shackiey N. M Clapp Byford Len Edgar S. Vaught Milter Oklaho U.N. Assembly U. S. District Court Hinds Norris John L. Lewis Virginia Council of Defense Uie Williem PL Minton UMW Tucc Congressional Okay Lé Enthwatsatic Normen Ares Norris Blaylock Konawa Tusa-Sapuclpa Babe H. L. Vernon Dyer Republic Steel Corporation Cleveland Progam Ford Motor Compary U.S. Steel UAW Ruash Ges Ghanes
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