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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
6
The Senate approved the Bankhead compulsory cotton bill by a 46 to 39 vote and sent it to the House. It limits production to 10 million bales for the coming year and imposes a high tax on excess cotton, with the bill set for one year in the Senate version. The measure enjoys administration backing and would require extensions in the House version.
Robert Bonham a Stigler merchant died at a local hospital at 3 AM from injuries after a car wreck on Highway 12 near Lakeside east of Ada Wednesday morning. His companion E D P Means Stigler attorney died soon after at a hospital Wednesday. Both died from skull fractures and leg injuries. The crash threw both men from the car and their bodies were transported to Stigler for burial.
Burglars entered the J C Penney store Wednesday night through a skylight and forced a rear door. They looted merchandise from every department, including 20 dozen women’s hose, 19 dozen undergarments, gloves, shoes, bedspreads, bags, and steamer trunks, with an estimated loss of 1500 dollars.
In a district court proceeding the case of Arthur Arnett charged with murder in the death of John D. Echols near Franks ended with a guilty verdict for manslaughter and a 10 year sentence. The docket also covered Ruby Davis facing murder charges in Olen Davis death and Reuben Orphant pleading guilty to a four year manslaughter sentence in the Nelson case.
Frank Wilson pleaded guilty to robbing farmer T. T. Parks on February 18 and was sentenced to 16 years in prison in Murfreesboro Arkansas. Jim and Lloyd Rush were acquitted on charges related to the robbery after alibi witnesses from Oklahoma testified. Parks’s son and son-in-law were kidnapped and later released in Montgomery county.
A spectacular blaze razed the $250000 Hotel Longview in Longview Texas, trapping guests in a three story building. Two people died and scores were injured as others fled in night clothes or were rescued from windows. Rescue efforts saved nearby homes and a heroic mother hurled her infant to safety before being hurt herself.
The court near noon held the case of Mrs. Ruby Davis for murder of Olen Davis, with jurors and crowd awaiting the verdict. The charge stems from a Christmas Eve shooting. testimony concluded and the jury deliberated as a busy district court adjourned for the day.
Monday morning the home instruction class under the federal vocational program begins at 9 in the Glad Girls' room at First Baptist church with Miss Mae Grant in charge. 60 members have registered and the 16 plus nonstudents are invited. The schedule lists Home Nursing, Child Care and Training, Food Selection, Clothing Selection, and Home Furnishing with morning and afternoon sessions.
Three Oklahomans Howard Kirkpatrick 29 Sulphur David Kirkpatrick 25 Oklahoma City Cecil Cox 36 Tishomingo were jailed in Little Rock in default of bond after an early morning raid on charges of operating an auto theft ring. They will be returned Monday for hearing.
Calm and dry eyed Dr. Alice Wynekoop left the county jail in an invalid chair and was driven to the Illinois women’s prison at Dwight. Her doctor-daughter Catherine Wynekoop and elder son Walker followed as Miss Mary Kennedy, jail matron, accompanied her to prison.
Washington dispatch explains how the new independence offices law reallocates benefits. About twenty nine thousand World War veterans are restored to the rolls at 75 percent of pre economy act benefits. Permanently disabled veterans receive 100 dollars monthly. Spanish American War veterans and dependents also gain restoration at 75 percent. Federal workers get back one third of prior cuts in two steps February and July.
Washington reports the year end deficit at 2.511 billion dollars as of March 29. Income and general outlays show 2.306 billion receipts against 1.993 billion spending with emergency costs totaling 2.825 billion for the year. March spending slowed compared with February. Treasury cautions that year end totals will fall well below Roosevelt’s 10 billion budget projection with a deficit under 7 billion. Tax receipts for March 29 reach 230.158 million with only two business days left, making the 250 million goal unlikely.
Washington reports the federal relief administration will grant Oklahoma 1 million dollars for a new work relief program and direct relief in April. Aubrey Williams said the funding is population based and separate from prior grants. Hopkins said Oklahoma officials have full authority to discipline staff, despite Oklahoma relief director Carl Giles threatening resignation over control.
Fifteen state employees were denied an injunction to stop salary garnishment. District Judge Sam Hooker upheld the garnishment portion as constitutional and aligned with public policy, while finding some law parts invalid. A Supreme Court appeal is planned.
Representative W. W. Hastings of Tahlequah announced he will not seek re election opening the second district race in Muskogee Oklahoma The veteran Democrat served nine terms and sat on the appropriations and democratic steering committees He cited entitlement to relaxation as he ends a long tenure with replacements including Phil Oldham Joe Whitaker and Bob Wagner lining up for the post
In Gallup New Mexico on Good Friday bread maker's son and Slim Navajo trackers led officers to capture the escapees Jack Morris and William Woodrow who fled Pasadena after slugging a jailer. The trackers followed a 15 mile trail over hogbacks arroyos and mesas despite rivals attempting to hide it. The fugitives admitted the desert beat them.
The Civilian Conservation Corps plans spring tree planting and dam construction across six states to curb soil erosion and flood risk in the Mississippi valley. Illinois Iowa Minnesota Missouri Nebraska workers will install millions of trees and build 30,000 small dams on 1,500 farms, with government title retention on planted trees.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd starts a seven month solo weather study at a weather station 123 miles south of Little America in 60 degrees below zero. He reports all is well from his one room shack as the tractor party returns leaving him to endure a tranquil winter night alone.
Secretary Wallace opened a nationwide dairy plan discussion in Philadelphia stating the goal to make dairy production more economical and sound. He noted the plan would not promise prosperity but aims to reduce output by 10 percent for signing dairymen in 1932 1933 and compensate with 40 cents per pound of butterfat reduced funded by a processing tax starting at 1 cent rising to 5 cents.
In Tyler on March 31 F. W. Fischer sued for a permanent injunction on behalf of Arrow Refining and Producing and Ohio Brokerage against the Texas railroad commission and others to block enforcement of a new refinery law. The suit names H. H. Welborn Gregg county district attorney and officials including Gov. Ferguson and Attorney General Allred.
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker are blamed for bank robbery, kidnapping, and killings in Texas as authorities chase leads across the state. Barrow is tied to the Grapevine shooting of highway patrolmen Wheel er and Murphy, while Hamilton is linked to a West Bank robbery and a Mexia kidnapping.
Dun and Bradstreet reports show persistent consumer demand growth despite unseasonal weather. Volume is up as much as 70 percent from last year and near 1931 levels, with early eastern buying surpassed and lines rising beyond 1932 figures, suggesting a spring upturn extending into June and delaying the midsummer slowdown.
Three bus loads with 27 patients each began moving inmates from the Central State hospital in Norman to the new Hospital for Negro Insane at Taft. State board officials said three trips occurred now, with 600 total patients to be moved later in spring. less violent inmates were included in the initial transfer.
Federal Judge R. L. Williams opposed repeal of state prohibition during liquor case docket. He noted his past gubernatorial campaign against national prohibition and warned against extremes. He favored legalized brandy production in eastern Oklahoma to compete with California wines.
Washington reports the Veterans Administration is studying returning adjusted compensation certificates to groups now receiving little or no pay. The move follows Congress restoration plans. Spann Roberts: Rosa Roberts of Wetumka and Claude Spann of Ada announce their February 1 marriage and future home in Ada.
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