Murray motive under fire in Ardmoreite editorial
The Ardmoreite questions Alfalfa Bill Murray’s party switches, praising his patriotism and candor. The editorial notes his criticism of the Democratic Party, his past Republican ties, and implies political courage while debating his fit in current party lines. It also touches on college stadium plans and wartime paper supply concerns.
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Ardmoreite
Bill Murray
Bill’ Murray
Oklahoma City
Mr. Murray
Roosevelt
Washington
Oklahoma
Bill
Democratic Party
Vision of Micah’s Peace Across War We Live To See
A Sunday school lesson reflects on Micah 5 1 5a envisioning a peaceful world when nations lay down swords for plows and pruning hooks. It notes hope amid war, possible peace on the American frontier, and the need for hearts and souls change to fulfill a just, merciful faith.
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Micah
Israel
Census Notes Show Shifts in Small Towns and Odd Facts
Coalgate Lions Charter lists towns Soto township Arkansas Elk Garden West Virginia and Shirley Arkansas with specific figures and totals. Big Flat Arkansas is included with a total though not a separate community in 1930. A man claiming 120 is reported in Pennsylvania and many ancient dwellings appear on the housing census.
Louisiana reform and national politics in mid-century view
The piece condemns the Long machine in Louisiana and praises Kansas City's cleanup of corruption. It urges decisive action against political rot, notes meadow fire threats, and predicts Thomas E. Dewey could become the Republican presidential nominee if momentum continues.
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Europe
Thomas E. Dewey
Oklahoma opens closed tennis tourney after Firemen's Rodeo
Work begins on the Oklahoma closed tennis tournament in August the week after the Firemen's Rodeo. It aims to become one of the state’s largest events and is the only officially recognized competition for Oklahoma players.
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Oklahoma
Oil Men Seek Production Cuts Over Full Shutdown
Tulsa April 17. Oil leaders prefer reduced output to a total shutdown. Oklahoma and Texas agencies push for a three month allowables plan with a 90 day basis. Texas officials cite impact on crude movement from gulf ports and urge curtailment to avoid another shutdown. \nOklahoma sets April 26 as allowable for May June July. Reports show 551 completions for the week ended April 13, a rise from last week and last year. A new gas well in Muskogee county estimates 20 million. A Crockett county wildcat yields rich shallow production near the Yates pool. Illinois output declines as Centralia Devonian lime boosts daily totals. A new pool opens in La Fourche Parish Louisiana.
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Oklahoma
Texas Conservation Bodies
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas
Bureau of Mines
America
Gulf
Nebraska
Forest City
Falls City
Oil and Gas Journal
Muskogee County
Okla
Crockett County
Yates Pool
Illinois
Centralia
la Fourche Parish
Louisiana
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads
Classified ad notice announces increased returns on investments tied to vested Ada funds. Details describe higher yields, risk notes, and selection criteria for eligible investors. Local financial offices provide guidance and application steps for participation.
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Ada News
Obituary for Shirley Jean Hopper
Shirley Jean Hopper daughter of Mr and Mrs D R Hopper of 322 N Johnston died April 17 at 7 45 a m at home Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 p m from Criswell Funeral Home chapel with interment in Rosedale cemetery Survived by her parents.
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D. R. Hopper
N. Johnston
Criswell Funeral Home
Rosedale Cemetery
Death notice for Ollie Jo Lolis Folsom in Talihina Oklahoma
Ollie Jo Lolis Folsom age 27 of 418 East Eighth street died April 16 at Talihina Oklahoma. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. from Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev. C B Holland officiating. Interment at Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by her mother Mrs W R Neal two sisters Mrs Bonnie Burnside Rockwall Texas and Mrs Opal Waller of Texas and two brothers J D Howard of 318 W Seventh St Ada and C B Howard of Rogers Arkansas.
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East Eighth Street
Talihina
Oklo
Criswell Funeral Home
C. B. Holland
Rosedale Cemetery
W. R. Neal
Bonnie Burnside
Rockwall
Texas
Opal Waller
J. D. Howard
W. Seventh St
Ada
C. B. Howard
Rogers, Ark
Thirty Million To Go Yet Ere Census Count Completed
Washington April 17 The census bureau passed its count of the 100000000th American with about thirty million yet to go. Door to door work began April 2 and should finish in a week. Enumerators complain of delays and unpaid wages as districts near completion. Early reports show mixed progress with New York City at roughly ninety percent of its task and small towns showing increases over a decade.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Zanesville
Ohio
New York City
Odessa
Del
Protest Over Expulsion At University Of Oklahoma
Norman April 17 A petition circulated at the University of Oklahoma protests the expulsion of Andrew Kennedy of Long Island N Y for refusing compulsory ROT C training. Parker Rosman Oklahoma City, leader of a student committee, calls the ruling unjust. Kennedy says he would take the training if reinstated but would not return next year.
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Norman
University of Oklahoma _ today
Andrew Kennedy
Long Island N. Y
R.O.T.C
Parker Rossman
Oklahoma City
University Board of Regents
Kennedy
Federal Deficit Near Three Billion As Year Ends
The treasury reports a deficit of 2.97 billion dollars with 2 1/2 months remaining in the fiscal year. Receipts total 4.59 billion while expenditures reach 7.56 billion since July 1. President Roosevelt forecasts 4.03 billion for the year, debt climbs to 42.60 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
Census Man Makes Jail Visit Too
In Raritan New Jersey Police Chief Lorenzo Rossi observed seven men in chairs while an eighth census official toured the jail. The census man found an unlocked door and released the seven, prompting Rossi to wonder how the official knew the cells were safe without robbers or fire bugs.
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Raritan
N. J
Lorenzo Rossi
Lorenzo
Rossi
Health Examinations Begin at Byng High School
The city county health unit opened student health exams at Byng High School to study county children’s health and recommend treatments. Dr Ivan E Bigler directed the program with assistant Cloris Smith supervising as part of a county wide educational effort.
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Byng High School
Ivan E. Bigler
Cloris Smith
First Allen Boy Scouts Lead to Scoutmaster Hire
Haskell Jones and Guy Meaders are among Allen’s first scouts whose sons joined the troop as first class and second class scouts. J. Sipes guided early work in Allen scouting while J. G. Wright’s committee chose Haskell Jones as scoutmaster with J. D. Lankister as assistant. Jones, a Sunray Refining employee, holds Red Cross first aid training and has six hour Ada course. He dedicates time and resources to guiding Allen youths through formative scouting experiences.
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Austin Kidwell
Allen
Jesse Sipes
Guy Meaders
Ada
Lindsey Davidson
Haskell
Junior Chamber of Commerce
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T Ée
J. D. Lankister
Jones
Sunray Refining Company
Red Cross
Mr. Jones
Fighting Not Confined To Ring Divorce Awarded
Eugene Chief Paris, former middleweight contender, won a divorce from Ethel Paris in Oklahoma City. District Judge Frank P. Douglass cited marital quarrels and Paris’s ring ethics, awarding custody of their eight year old and three year old sons to Paris and his wife respectively.
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Oklahoma City
Eugene
Paris
Frank P. Douglass
Ethel
Death Adds To Third Term Job
DEATH ADDS TO THIRD TERM PROBLEMS OF THE SEMINOLE INDIANS Chief George Jones was left unopposed for another four year term after candidate John Burgess 69 died at his home Jones has served eight years Seminole tribesmen discussed nominating another candidate The election is set for June 4 Burgess was oil wealthy and survived by six sons seven daughters and two brothers He was known as a philanthropist
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Wewoka
George Jones
John Burgess
Jones
Burgess
Byrds Mill Spring Flow Increasing in Ada
The Ada water department reports Byrds Mill springs flow rising from 3.25 million gallons daily to nearly 5 million gallons on Wednesday morning. Official attribution to Girlie Fowler and uncertainty about rain causes noted. residents welcome the improvement.
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Byrds Mill Springs
Girlie” Fowler
Ada Water Department
Ada
Fowler
Oklahoma Plans 130 Miles of Highway and Crossing Protections
Public Roads administration in Washington approved plans for 130 miles of highway construction in Oklahoma. The project includes elimination of 13 railroad grade crossings and protection of 34 crossings with signals or other devices. April 17 report.
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WPA
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Public Roads Administration
Washington
Candidates announced for county offices in Democratic primary
The News lists candidates for the county offices subject to the July 9 1940 Democratic primary. Sheriff candidate is Mose Henry. County Commissioner District 1 candidates Frady Miller and W M Bill Pegg.
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Frady Miller W. M
Bill) Pegg
Bids Opened For Road Construction In Oklahoma
Oklahoma City officials opened bids on 22 road projects across 15 counties. Apparent low bids totaled 1 375 969 dollars, 215 952 below engineers estimates. Projects include US 77 grade paving and a Lakeview bridge near Guthrie and US 270 work from Stuart to Oakwood with multiple bridges.
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Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission
Logan
U. S. 77
Lakeview Bridge
Guthrie
Guy H. James
Norman
Pittsburg
Stuart
Oakwood
Moran
Buckner
Muskogee
Grady
U. S. 81
Alex, Gray and Gravelle
T. R. Tway
Full School Terms Likely In County
A review of Pontotoc county schools finances indicates most can finish a full term despite state aid cuts. Many districts have surplus funds in general accounts and could transfer enough to cover the days lost by reduced aid. The cut in state aid was estimated to shave about four and a half days from operating time statewide.
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Pontotoc County
Firestone Racing Chief Weds Tulsa Native in Ely Nevada
John Moore chief field racing representative of Firestone Akron married Germine Bennett of Tulsa Oklahoma at Ely Nevada a week ago. The company disclosed the union on April 17.
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Indianapolis
John Moore
Akron
Germine Bennett
Tulsa
Okla
Ely
Nev
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