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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
4
A Chickasha Star column contrasts two citizen types and urges civic engagement. It discusses Norris plan for a proportional presidential vote, King and Wentz political strategies, and Governor Ferguson’s Texas pardon, noting Tulsa Tribune’s speculation Lew Wentz may reconsider a run for governor.
The lesson argues Jesus teaches greatness through service not power, citing humility and acts of helping others as true merit. It contrasts worldly ambition with Christ's example, urging individuals to seek useful deeds, from humble tasks to public roles, for humanity's sake.
D B Babe Davis announces candidacy for a second term as Commissioner District No 3 in Pontotoc county. The lifelong Democrat notes oil field development at Fitts and road repairs, using local unemployed workers and directing emergency relief to secure permanent improvements ahead of the July 3 primary.
NEA staff profile portrays Cordell Hull as a patient dignified leader shaping U S foreign policy. Highlighted are his roles from Judge to secretary of state and his work toward non domineering cooperation with Latin America and mutual trade pacts with neighbors.
Ada contributed All-American players to both men’s and women’s national A A U basketball champions. The Women’s National A A U tournament at Wichita named Troy Azlian guard for Tulsa Business College Stonogs and Alberta Williams captain, with Hazel Walker Arkan and Lucille Thurman among Oklahoma selections. The Tulsa Diamond Oilers also boast All-Americans Barton Carlton and J I Lanthornip, continuing East Central ties.
Federal relief administrator Harry L. Hopkins told Agriculture heads that butter was shipped into Wisconsin and canned beef into North Dakota during the past year. He noted these odd allocations as part of a verbal review of relief activities.
Three Tennessee inmates were electrocuted at the state penitentiary in Nashville. Percy Smith, 20, signed a confession to attacking a white woman. Jasper Graham, 29, and Frank Mays, 30, were convicted of attacking a young woman in North Memphis in 1932 after robbery and shooting her escort. Graham and Mays maintained their innocence until death, with Hollis Archibald and the injured woman present in the death cell. Mays admitted sin but not the crime.
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