YF ALL COULD HEAR Dr. Linscheid on democracy and individualism
Luther Harrison praises Dr. A Linscheid of Ada for a masterful talk at the Y M C A golden jubilee in the Skirvin tower. He contrasts individual freedom with regimentation, citing Athens and Sparta to argue that democracy nurtures culture and humane living while totalitarian systems suppress the soul. The piece urges all Oklahomans to hear such lessons from a scholar and educator.
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Luther Harrison
Daily
Oklahoman
A. Linscheid
Commonwealth
Skirvin Tower
Ada
Oklahoma
Doctor Linscheid
Ancient
Athens
Sparta
Hellas
Greece
Millenia
Judge Williams Joins Retired List After Long Public Service
Judge Robert L. Williams is placed on the retired list after a career spanning state constitutional convention state supreme court governorship U S district judge and federal circuit judge roles. He remains on call and influenced forming the new state's government though his absence from active duties will be felt.
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Robert L. Williams
United States
State Constitutional Convention
State Supreme Court
Murray Northrop's rise and fall from Yale to taxi life
The Tulsa World notes Murray Northrop who once had wealth after Yale graduation now drives a taxi. He says few friends remained after losing his fortune, reflecting on loyalty and the changes money brings. The piece then comments on Roosevelt and Hull promoting peace and disarmament to pressure dictators and bolster opposition to Hitler and Mussolini. It ends with a humorous aside about a man who likes pig knuckles and Laurekraut and other pleasures, cautioning readers to observe their own friends.
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Tulsa
Murray Northrop
Yale
Fortune
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Hitler
Mussolini
Laurekraut
Paul Wins Recognition For Gentiles Sunday School Lesson
A Sunday school lesson reflecting Acts and Galatians emphasizes that the gospel grace is for all people without distinction. It notes early church debates over Gentile inclusion, Paul’s insistence on universal access through Christ, and the Jerusalem council upholding that true membership rests on worship of God and living the Christian spirit.
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Paul
God
Christ Jesus
Jerusalem
Antioch
Syra
Seleucia
Hitler Hopes To Curb German Booze In New Policy
An editorial compares Adolf Hitler to a moral model, noting his actions building the army and annexing lands. It claims Germany plans to restrict alcohol, raise wine prices, and even pursue near beer. The piece suggests prohibition may burden the nation, hinting at a critique of moral campaigns.
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Adolf Hitler
Germany
Hitler
Rhineland
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Adolf
United States
International compact to end war and the dangers of patriotism
The text argues that generations of well meaning men dream of a world peace pact but treaties fail as politicians and officers fan patriotic fervor to fuel wars. It notes wars can start from a single mad ruler who incites his people, while ordinary citizens prefer peace if allowed. It emphasizes that wars arise from ambitions of leaders, not just collective conflict.
Debate on Public Ownership and Private Initiative
The speaker argues for less public ownership arguing that most services and products are better provided by private initiative though some lines like water systems should remain public. They question who would pay taxes if all business were government owned.
World savers and the wary gaze on reform groups
The piece cautions about reform organizations that promise betterment yet carry high membership fees. It praises genuine motives but warns against cash-driven schemes, noting that lasting change comes from lived example and gradual reform rather than quick, costly schemes.
Cutting Wrong Places In Oklahoma Education Debate
The Oklahoma legislature faces a revenue shortfall and must decide where to cut. Higher education, pensions, and school support strain finances, risking underfunded colleges and pale salaries. The piece urges preserving robust state universities, calls for fair funding, and rejects taxing two year olds or reducing cultural training for youth.
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Oklahoma
Capitol
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The piece critiques legislative focus on appropriations and re election, warns against entangling alliances, and urges focusing on state farm products while noting shifts in war conduct and the old rules of war. It cites Tracy Strong of the World Committee of M M A and stresses hope for a different future.
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Europe
Mediterranean
Rhine
Tracy Strong
World Committee of
Texas Wheat Farmer First to Collect From Federal Insurance
AMARILLO Tex April 14 Floyd county farmer Py John F Biggs becomes the first American to receive crop failure indemnity from the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. He gets 129.23 dollars for 244 bushels of wheat on 52.6 acres as part of a nationwide program aiding 124 000 policy holders.
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Texas Wheat Farmer
Federal Insurance Corp
Amarillg
Tex
John F. Biggs
Floyd County
America
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Texas
Biggs
EF. R. Duke
Duke
FCIC
Carter County
Okla
West Texas Plains County
Floyd County Agricultural Association
Texas Agricultural Association
American Farm Bureau
AAA
J. $. Burnett
Berwyn
Neb
Burnett
Tax Resale Bill Aims Early Signing in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City April 1. Authors of a tax resale redemption bill rushed to secure the governor’s signature to trigger resales set for next Monday. The bill lets delinquent owners redeem property by paying bid plus interest, and at resale counties sell for two thirds of assessed value or taxes and costs, whichever smaller. Proceeds would be shared by counties, schools, and cities. resales would move to the second Monday in May.
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Oklahoma City
Phillips
Monay
James Bullard
Stephens Courty
Roosevelt asks departments to submit reorganization plans
President Roosevelt called on federal departments to draft by April 25 plans to reorganize government bureaus. The move marks his use of new reorganization powers after weeks of debate, aiming to wrap proposals before Congress adjourns while orders must wait 60 days for consent.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Department
Hera
Congress
Ada residents issued marriage licenses in Ada and Sherman Texas
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Augustin Oseguera 43 and Carlota Lopez both of Ada. Licenses were issued Monday to Lloyd Winters 21 Ada and Eunice Walling Ada and to W Groves Jr 37 and Jewell Watson both of Sherman Texas.
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Augustin Oseguera
Carlota Lopez
Ada
Lloyd Winters
Ada Conte
Eunice Walling
1. W. Groves Jr
Jewell Watson
Sherman
Texas
Crude Oil Output Of Nation Shows Gain Past Week
United States crude oil production rose by 46 860 barrels daily in the week ending April 15 to 3 492 057 barrels per day, per the Oil and Gas Journal. Oklahoma fell by 15 775 barrels daily to 436 475, East Texas dropped 86 to 447 000, and Texas total rose 44 604 to 1 435 etc.
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Tulsa
UPI
United States
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma
East Texas
Texas
Mclain Delegate From Indian Unit
The Pontotoc county unit of the American Indian Federation met Thursday afternoon with good attendance. J W Ragland was elected chaplain. Walter Colbert of Ardmore spoke on the federation plan and program and progress toward its goals. Rev George Mclain of Ada, president of the county unit, was chosen as delegate to accompany other group representatives to Washington to present federation requests to federal officials.
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Pontotoc County
The
American Indian Fedaration
J. W. Ragland
Walter Colbert
Ardmore
George Mclain
Ada
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma dairy shows begin across districts this spring
Small dairy farmers in Oklahoma enter a series of district shows from April to May, featuring Ayrshire Guernsey Jersey and Holstein breeds. Shows travel to Broken Bow Blackwell Okeene Enid Ardmore Muskogee Hobart Perry Chickasha Durant Claremore Pond Creek El Reno and other towns with judges from Wisconsin and Kansas. Since 194? judging contests highlight blue red and white ribbon groups and 13 herd exhibits have been recorded along with state fair trophies. attendance averages 482 per show with over 1,100 cattle entered.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
Ayrshire
Broken Bow
Blackwell
Okeene
R. W. Stumbo
Oklahoma A
M. College
Guernsey
Northwestern
Enid
South Central District
Ardmore
Jersey
Central District
Ada
Eastern
Muskogee
Novata
Southwestern
Hobart
Fairview
North Central
Perry
South Central
Chickasha
Southeastern
Durant
Holstein
Northeastern
Claremore
Pond Creek
EL Reno
J. W. Linn
Manhattan
Kansas
Glen Householder
Madison
Wisconsin
Fred Idise
Beloit
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