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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

8

Red Fighters Threaten US Planes Over Berlin Air Corridor

Nine Soviet fighter planes buzzed three American supply planes near Berlin as authorities protest air safety violations. Reports say Soviet and American actions escalated tensions over flight corridors, with earlier incidents of close formation and anti-aircraft drills. Berlin police reported a related case involving forced labor allegations and a daring escape on a train in the Britely sector.

Berlin Berdin Rusa

Warning to Old Age Assistance recipients on fraud schemes

Old Age Assistance rolls in Oklahoma face warnings about people claiming to help increase benefits. The Oklahoma Department of Public Welfare cautions that no individual or group can legally or ethically boost payments, with directors noting welfare funds come from taxpayers and not private agents.

Fuaintor Oklahoma Oklahomie Department of Public Welfare Stowe Direetor Olabama Department of Public Welfare

Local People and Visits Across Oklahoma and Ada

Allen Rews and family hosted Kael Montague and daughter Ilys from Oklahoma City visiting Sameday. Numerous residents including J. Campbell, Jolly Morrison and Roberta, Jim Welder, Bill Walker, Pat Uoligney, Garland Rhodes, Victor Burke, and J. Lankister joined weekend visits and business in Ada, Oklahoma City, Gainesville, and Muskogee.

Mes Kael Montague Oklahoma City Ilys Jie Campbell Campbel SW. Morrison Las Pi Hoty Sewell Gainesville Joy Page Fit Muskogee Ee W. M. Pegs Firs FB. Walker Sweekoner Gewste Pat Uoligney Oklahoma Jolly Morrison Duahter Roberta Ada Mart Levin A. IK. Aimstrough WA. Poag Qhinhoma City Jim Welder Jim Pipk Bill Walker J. C. Hensler Ana Arid Tits J. Lankister Garr MvAlester Sandan By Pridgen Adsx Alton A. S. Esener Mary Louise Stout Acta Tosdan

Ada Units Get Five Reservists

Five reservists are assigned to Asit baits according to plan. Houngement de Col. William H. Craigt, serigr instructor, Oklahoma, Massars PA-Rep McAlester, 2nd Re Paul 7, Miltior Je., PA McAlester, Sir James Rowe FA-Res, Davis, Ong Lt Willian Fhawking FA-Res Mes ter f Te. Lt. Garbreth Graham Qrd-Res Fittstown. DELAWARE Okla Sept 3 Patrons vote on a proposition 4 a 47 to the Delaware dis eh.

Asit Plan Houngement de William H. Craigt Serigr Oklaho- Ine M Virgil J. Massars Pa-Rep McAlester Paul Miltior Je James A. Rowe Davis Ong Willian Fhawking Fa-Res Mester Garbreth C. Graham Fittstown Ada R c

Stumpy Point Gains World Voice via NEA Telephone Service

In Stumpy Point North Carolina the fishing village gains a long distance telephone link via ether-wave technology reaching Englehard through high tension lines. Local businessman George Wise reports $20 050 spent on travel and phone costs and profits from new service paid two months of his bill.

NEA Stumpy Point N.C Albemarle Sound Dare Peninsula Fistermen's Stumpy Port Englehard George Wise Tish George Manteo Croatian Sound Russell Nixor, Jr Noton Dre County Mans Eacbor Oval Power Times

Oklahoma names 35 new administrative assistants in Guard

Oklahoma City Sept 2 Brig Gen Roy W Kenny announces 35 new administrative assistants for the Oklahoma National Guard. Names include Robert L Smyth Tulix Robert L Haught Marlow TraxeSee Law ton Rayohond A Kale Fishomin Ford H Sims Wilkiape Mitchell Ansimore Dale C Ward Lawton William Ogle tree Walters Marion J Baptiste Guthrie Paul Mi Hobbs Perry Armandson Webamka Carl B Brusabel Sidney A Cums Atokas Charles P Mitchie Marion L Lenarda McAles ier Jack MN Rumsey Eufaula Warren F Dal Tulsa Davey Hanson Re Benjamin FP Conley Okraul Clem Bi Moody Bristow Leeds Acehie Lb Chletwell Muskogee Gerad TD McCaan Wagoner Vincent B Shaffer Anavtarko Dee Pimtistom Min roi Everett R Devonpoct Mas kelly Barr BR Allen Wewoka gene J Roverts Holdenville John B Gakul Rodf Richard T Qivierstte Enid Leroy T Park Seminole Raymond K May Miami

Oklahoma City Roy W. Kenny Ittale Oklahoma National Robert L.smyth Tulix Robert L. Haught Marlow TraxeSee Lawton Rayohond A. Kale Fishomi Warren F. Dal Tulsa Davey Hanson Re Benjamin FP Conley Okraul Clem Moody Bristow Leeds Acehie Chletwell Muskogee Gerad TD McCaan Wagoner Vincent B. Shaffer Anavtarko Dee Butgene J.roverts Holdenville John B. Gakul Rodf Richard T

Fox School Loses Buildings to Fire

Four vocational training buildings at Fox Consolidated School northwest of Healdion were destroyed by a fire that started in a mechanic’s acetylene tali leh and spread through the wood shop and other structures. The main school was saved. firefighters from Healedton Ardmore and Duncan assisted, and students helped save equipment.

Healdion Org Have Firermen Healedton Ardmore Durncan Sone

Ponca Cityan Is Plane Fall Victim

Herbert Basingwood a 35 year old Ponca City student pilot was fatally injured when the plane he flew crashed in a nearby field He died at Ponca City hospital within an hour of the accident He was alone in the craft farmer Gene Sprawl reported the plane struck ground and then nosed over A business agent for Plumbers and Steamfitters union was mentioned in connection with the source text

Ponca City Okla Herbert Basingwood Basingwood Ponca Cit Gene Sprawl Easingwood Plunbvers and Steamtuyers Unon Aply Ponea City

Tulsa names Ernest Allen Lake Murray superintendent

Oklahoma City September 40 Clarence Barth chairman of the Oklahoma planning board announces Ernest Allen of Tulsa as Superintendent of the Lake Murray state park effective October Allen succeeds Leighton Peddy who resigned to join Ardmore city system Allen has worked with the U S corps of engineers and Tulsa park department prior to World War II The right whale gets its name and whalers called it the right to catch for its good whalebone

Oklahoma City Clarence Barth Oklahoma Planning Amére Ernest Allen Tulsa the Lakes Murcay State Park Allen Leighton Peddy Ardmore Aller U. S. Corps of Arms Engineers Tulsa Park

Community Chest Plan Succeeds, Funds Drive Soon

The Community Chest backs a $32,600 goal for the coming year and reports a smooth first year with no emergencies. Member agencies include Ada Summer Playground Association, Ada Youth Center, American Lutheran Society, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Child Welfare Services, Colored Pre School Nursery, Salvation Army, Valley View Hospital. A new Ada Summer Playground Association joins, funded by clubs and the city with limited solicitation.

Ada Summer ‘ Playground Association Ada Youth Center Ime American Lamcer Sotiety Boy Scouts of America Camp Fire Girls Child

Keep Out Signs At A-Bomb Plants For Two Unions

Washington Sept 28 government barred its a bomb plants from two unions whose officers fail non communist oaths. Keep out signs posted and official recognition opened only if unions qualify for certification by the national labor relations board. Oak Ridge activity sharply curtailed since the project began and Taft Hartley act rules apply to WLR certification. Unions singled out are the United Electrical Workers and United Steelworkers. A congressional committee heard testimony from a former communist, described as the largest communist dominated organization in the United States.

Washington Moscow CIO National Labor Relations Heard Oak Ringe Taft \Harthey WLR Unfors Commission CI United Plectrical Workers CIO United Pride Hic Congressional UW. 2 United States Eee

More Gasoline to Western States

The oil industry allocation committee says extra gasoline will reach five western states starting Friday despite ongoing strikes. Retailers will receive 90 percent of July consumption in October, aiming to cover next month’s needs. Committee chair Arthur Stewart notes stockpiles grew from voluntary curtailment and higher production. The walkout idled about 11,000 workers in the five states.

Los Angeles Arthur €. Stewart Toduguot

Red Bloc Untold Spy Probe Question in Manhattan Claim

HAL BOYLE surveys a satirical piece arguing the so called Red Bloc will evade congressional inquiry as Chief Rising Cloud seeks to reclaim Manhattan for a 1626 price. The column riffs on Native history, real estate values, and a hypothetical legal chase across Washington London and The Hagia. It muses on Manhattan’s value and whether restitution is worth the effort.

Hal Boyle New York Rising Cloud Reyeka!ogist Mistowm Reel Estate Red Ali Iphatian Manhattan Tamimany Peter Minuit The New Netherlands Litter Jistic Ein Arceria Desigh Horace Greeley Peter Petar Stuyvesant Washington London Hagia New York City

Oke Mesh Votes Bonds for Improvements

Oremsh votes bonds in Oke mesh on September 29 approving 290,080 in bond issues. The items include 8R000 for a municipal swimming pool and 25,090 for water works improvements.

Oxemah Oka Okemesh

Daily Bros Circus to Show in Ada on Nov 2

Daily Bros Circus arrives in Ada. Peter H. E. Lindeman, contracted agent, arranges for performances on Tuesday and Wednesday with a 23 car train. The show features 26 elephants with Indian attendants and tours Oklahoma en route to Texas.

Daily Bros. Circus Ada Peter HE Lindeman Raikenad Oklahoms Gonzalus Texas Saturday Evening Post Beverly Kelley Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey End Daily Circus Eircus Blake Lot Norton Broadway

Ada Rodeo Talk in One Alaska School

Ada Beach, a resident raised north of the Arctic Circle, reports on her first trip to the states and her Ada Rodeo festival. She and her husband teach a school in Batkotski Alaska and expect Alaska topics to dominate classroom conversation this year.

Alaska Magrte Beach Arctic Circle States Batkotski John

McAlester Suffers Heavy Fire Loss

A fire in McAlester Oklahoma yesterday caused extensive damage to a cotton company plant and three buildings. Authorities estimate losses between 300 and 1000 dollars in damage to company property and electrical equipment. firemen faced water shortages while battling the blaze.

McAlester Okla McAlester Cotton OW Co. Ee Pate Rosso Public Services G. of Oklahoma Cotton Air Company Choctaw Cotton, Oi! Co Ada

Double funeral for two Mangum WWII airmen set

In Mangum Oklahoma a double funeral is planned for Privates Willardeam Sparks and Joe A. Chapman, two local friends who died in World War II in France. Their bodies were returned from Europe on the same ship. The services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow.

A&p Mangum Mangum Okla Ng Mangum iMeck

Leave Al Raphael Alone Fateful Fairhaven Police Student

In Fairhaven Massachusetts Al Raphael, a married former state police member now patrolling as a regular officer, attends Fairhaven High School while carrying a heavy schedule of police duties and court appearances. Teachers back him. Principal Chester McDowning admires his courage as classmates wonder what trouble he might get into next.

Fairhaven Mass Nes al Raphael Ama State Police Sher Hve Rae Joe New York O'Dwyer Metronode AF Taphael Kao Haa Blut Chester Mc Downing Ieee

Half loaf idea for United Nations amid split talk

The United Nations faces a split crisis as America Britain and France push a regional approach amid Soviet bloc opposition. Bevin warned the UN might fall apart while Moscow critics urge parallel blocs. Analysts note past expulsions and warn against pretending one world can emerge from democracy and communism. Franklin D Roosevelt's widow urged against compromising on human freedom. Belgian Premier former UN official warned war conduct hindered UN work.

United Nations America Britain France Security Council Ernest Bevin Georgiy Pris Moscow Russia Yaster Vishinsky Landom Beviry Naticles Bolsheviste Altheargh Japan League of Nations Lytton Mort Manchuria League Finlarnt U. NM Tsanat Fdr Franklin B. Roosevelt Sorbonne Paris Russi U. N Paul Fenri Spzak U. N. Assembly Ron Woich Hitler William Greta American Federation of Labor Mutual Percel Bevin

Negro Accused of Strong-Arm Robberies at Broadway Tavern

Fred Edmonson, a 2 year old mentioned in error, is jailed on charges after an attempted strong arm robbery at a Broadway tavern. Blaine Gite breath, assistant court attorney, filed information Wednesday alleging Edmonson took about 70 dollars, losing nearly half in a fight, leaving 46.50 in cash. He was arrested Tuesday night by city police and remanded to county authorities Wednesday morning.

Fred Edmonson Tonto Broadway Edmonson Blaine Gitebreath Edmonser Edmonton Edmotson

Two Gassers In Sand Found In Edge Drilling Near Agy

Two gas wells were completed with casing set to the top of the sand in edge drilling of an old field east of Agy. The Allen shallow Lakeside area has produced for years, with one well completed at 239 feet but awaiting production tests and casing set to the sand top at ROT feet. The west half of the section has produced for a long time from the Grease sand.

Beisna Agy Allen Lakeside Busby Kent

Heifetz Family Welcomes First Child in Lebanon

Frances Heifetz wife of famed violinist Jascha Heifetz gave birth to a six-pound boy in December at Lebanon hospital. The 47 year old virtuoso and Frances Spiegelberg, previously married, welcomed their first child after a January engagement and prior divorce from Florence Victor.

Hollywood Frances Heifetz Jascha Heifers Lebanon Taliy Frances Spiegelberg BSP Florence Victor

Ferry plan blamed for bridge damage near here

A forreneiating ministry trial was told that would be operators damaged a local bridge by releasing supports in the river. An official said two men aimed to close the crossing to establish an alternate ferry route and profit from it.

Bangkor Saat Forreneiating Ministry Bot Tafts

Truman Accuses GOP of Mistrust on Campaign Issues

President Truman assailed the GOP as afraid to address campaign issues and vowed to “smoke them out” to reveal where they stand. He argued farm support programs remain govt policy though GOP criticisms persist and noted substantial taxpayer costs over recent years. The train stop drew crowds in McAdester and Calhvin, with unscheduled greeting scenes and veterans among attendees.

Ernest B Vactarg Truman Oper GOP McAdester Onl Treim Fers Cal Roy Anders P. Raley State Highway Patrol Fruman Little Dixie Calvim Birt

Slayer sought for Kansas engineer murder in Coffeyville

Police pursued Mark Pixteer of Coffeyville after the shooting death of Melvin Howell 49 an assistant to the city filtration plant chief engineer. Howell married father of two was found dead near a water plant with a note reading we have inventions and we did it for Truman. A barricade of logs and rocks marked the scene as Howell’s wife and two children survive him.

Copfeyville Kar FET Melvin Howel Pete Here Truman Billups Howell Jatin Barlow Charles Barlow John Howell Corpus Christ i Tex Mia Theodore Brinkman Coffeyville

Bates Ranch Wins Many High Ribbons at State Fair

Bates Brothers fine Angus cattle have earned numerous ribbons on the show circuit. At Oktahams City state fair they captured one first place, two second places, and five purples. The Bates royalty included grand and reserve champion bulls and reserve champion Fermate. Next the Bates ranch plans a November 5 sale with about 14 lots and 40 cows with calves, starting in the morning and continuing until completion.

Bates Brothers Bates Q Oktahams City Bates Charpion Fermate. Com Bates Ranch Thes Sige

All F-84 Jet Fighters Grounded

Washington announces temporary grounding of all F-84 jet fighters amid investigation into recent incidents. Air force officials state the inquiry aims to determine safety concerns and potential causes, with teams reviewing repairs and contracts linked to the high speed fighters.

Washington AML Repair & Aviation Corporation Air Force

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