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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
1
The Natchez Mississippi disaster reports 212 Black residents perished in a crowded hall blaze. Witnesses recall panic as doors failed, bodies piled amid scorching heat while authorities describe suffocation as the main killer. Officials seek missing residents and urge prompt census corrections for Ada county listings.
City officials discussed revising the water department ordinance to adjust billing, meter provisions, and service protections. At a weekly council meeting, debates focused on fair rates for Westside users, replacement meters, and a transition plan to an updated system, with plans to draft a new ordinance for formal approval.
The county faces a potential $20,000 error that may raise its levy and affect next year’s tax rates. Officials discuss whether adjustments are needed for the 1988 89 city budget and refer to projected revenue gaps and city costs. A marriage license is also noted as issued in a separate notice.
Texas may push to curb crude output as May production levels look set to fall under a cooperative plan. A Tulsa official cites expected production declines and a Holy shutdown, while market demand remains firm for gasoline and tractor fuels amid weather and refinery constraints.
Fragmentary text reports two youths, Lloyd Pelher and Franei Tritt, cleared of rape charges after a court appearance. Details are garbled but indicate an acquittal or dismissal with limited readable facts.
A chaotic early April report from Texas describes large troop movements near the Sabine River and along the L Bank road as cavalry, machine guns, and scout patrols deploy toward a large peacetime exercise. The scene features vast concentrations of United States Army forces and motorized units advancing toward Fort Bris, signaling a major simulated clash rather than actual combat.
Chicago April 22 Moe Annenberg a defendant in the largest federal tax case in history pleaded guilty today to evading 1 317 268 73 in income taxes for the years 1946 to 1996. The plea by the wealthy publisher and former head of a news empire was entered amid charges of aiding and abetting a tax evasion scheme. Annenberg faces penalties and interest potentially totaling over 546 394 80. Also entering pleas were Joseph Hainer and Samuel Goldtrab, associates in the alleged scheme.
Reports say Premier Mussolini is irritated by Allied actions and British naval pressure, hindering trade and Italian participation with Germany. Italy tires of Allied blockade and Italian ports, while Italians seek more freedom in the Mediterranean.
Oklahoma City April 24 state agents raided Shawnee depots and seized 44 000 pints of whiskey. Several bootleggers allege they believed they enjoyed state protection and had paid officials for it while denying knowledge of broader networks. Authorities say investigations continue into conspiracy charges and land on the scale of illicit liquor operations.
Washington report shows farm income rising 12 percent from the previous year to total 5.987 million dollars. Figures released April indicate gains across multiple sectors, with improvements in crop and livestock receipts offsetting costs.
Washington April 2 delegation from Oklahoma including Choctaw and Chickasaw officials urged the federal government to approve an outright sale of tribal roads and asphalt deposits for about 23 000 dollars. House Indian affairs hearings examined a bill to fund the purchase and distribute 22 million among tribes for allotment improvements.
Cushing April 29 roads in the area were blocked by state highway men tonight after an automobile search. A man identified as a fugitive, described as Tomas comvith, was sought and reportedly held by police. Chief Floyd Stroup said the suspect was seen with a gallery of associates and was linked to a robbery earlier today.
Washington reports a cut of 2,680 in WPA rolls amid ongoing reductions. Officials indicate adjustments affect several workers as part of a broader retrenchment plan, with details sparse and the outcome pending further departmental actions.
Baltic ports were said to be sending transport ships with undisclosed destinations as reports circulated of German troop movements and British responses. The chatter covered raids on Orkney with limited damage and ongoing battles in Norway, Trondheim, and Narvik areas, while censorship and troop movements dominated the wartime brief.
The Ringside notes the death of a legendary figure after a long career in boxing. Details are garbled with OCR errors but indicate a heart attack and a man around 44 years old. The report references MEAMORE Aneil 24:0 and Joe Jacob as manager figures.
Reported expenditures show Dewey spending about 4 750 dollars in Nebraska with total costs in Wisconsin at 23 584 dollars while Vandenberg supporters claim 26 194 dollars. The Senate campaign fund investigators plan to probe all candidates and funding sources.
The state braces for the political year as filing opens today. Candidates for state offices, including secretary of the state and other posts, begin submitting petitions. The field shows changes in names and potential shifts in the composition of the next legislature.
Vague OCR fragments describe a proposed tax petition in Oklahoma City tied to a transactions tax. Mentions state secretary, sponsors, and an initiative with an 80 day window. unclear specifics on the measure, date, or exact ballot wording.
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