Two missionaries forced to strip in Japanese held Kaifeng
Two British women missionaries report they were forced to strip before a man while detained by Japanese soldiers at Kaifeng after arriving from Sian. They were held two days and questioned for hours in July with the man present. Peiping authorities push anti British tactics and domestic staff are quitting under pressure.
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Weiping
Peiping
Kaifeng
Sian
Shensi
China
Last Day Out Of Prison For Two Bankrobbing Pair
William J. Graham and James C. McKay, famed western con artists, spend their final freedom day in a luxury Central Park South hotel before surrendering to U S marshal to begin nine year terms for mail fraud and conspiracy tied to a Reno, Ney swindle that prosecutors say cost over 2.5 million dollars.
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New York
William J. Graham
James C. McKay
Banco
Central Park South
U. S
Reno, Ney
Auckers
Ruling On Wage Hour Law Clarifies Study Time
Washington reports the labor department ruling that employers are not required to compensate employees for time spent in study outside work hours even if tuition is paid. George A McNally, general counsel of the wage hour division, clarifies that attendance rules vary and no hard rule fits all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jtabar Department
George A McNally
Ngs
McNulty
Street Dispute Taken To Court In Busby Addition
In district court Tuesday, John Davis N T Milam and H N Turner sued C T Hess and Maude Hess over a disputed street location in Valley View blocks 6 7 and 8. Plaintiffs claim a road through the centers of blocks 6 7 and 8 has been used for 18 years by themselves and the public and seek a permanent injunction to stop Hess from blocking it. a temporary restraining order was issued by Judge Tal Crawford.
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Busby Addition
John Davis
N. T. Milam
H. N. Turner
C.T. Hess
Maude Hess
Valley View
Hess
Tal Crawford
Kansan Takes Own Life in Wichita Park Shooting
In Wichita Kansas Aug 2 relatives identify John H Hauschild 52 Sterling farmer as the man fatally wounded in a west Wichita park. Police say powder burns on his hand and forehead and a pistol in his grip indicate suicide. He left no note. a brother Joe Hauschild of Ada Oklahoma survives among others.
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Wichtia
Kan
LPS
John H. Hauschid
Sterling
Kas
Wichita
Hauschild
Rice County
Joe
Atya
Oklahoma
Fragmentary Goverment Rights Quote Sparks Debate
A fragment from a political speech centers on government power and civil rights. The speaker warns future administrations could corrupt legislation at the expense of constitutional rights, signaling a debate over executive authority and public access.
Air Corps Marks 30th Birthday With Nationwide Flights
Washington August 2 The army air corps celebrated its 30th birthday with mass flights from many U S points and defense exercises along the west coast. It announced a second World record this week as a "flying fortress" left Wright field Dayton and streaked 625 miles at 259 394 miles per hour carrying 11 023 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Air Corps
United States
West Coast
Air Corps
Wright Field
Dayton
Roosevelt argues for civil service reform and cautions on scope
The president defends the Batch bill while noting constitutional questions about extending limits to state and local employees. He stresses past relief plans and urges careful legislation to prevent political manipulation, maintaining civil service expansion and proper administration for good government.
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Murphy
Civil Service
District of Columbia
Roosevelt
Dellot
Stake
Focal
ACI
Congress
Growth Brings Problems in Ada Telephone Rates
The Ada telephone system faces rate changes after 20 years of growth. Investments rose from 83789 to 339506 to serve 3485 telephones. Despite larger city needs and greater distances, the average cost per call remains lower than 20 years ago, prompting new rates to cover operation expenses and prevent confiscation of property.
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Ada
Tates
NYA School Funds Allocations Declared Public
Administrator Aubrey Williams announced $527,405,318 in National Youth Administration allocations for the next school year. About $14,494,164 funds the school aid program and $13,971,155 supports college and graduate aid, providing part time jobs for over 450,000 needy students. Participating are 1,650 colleges and 25,500 secondary schools across states like Oklahoma with specific allotments.
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Washington
Aubrey Williams
National Youth Administration
Williams
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Textbook Commission Plans Savings From Adoptions
Oklahoma City report says the state textbook commission will modify about twenty percent of current adoptions, producing substantial savings. Gov. Phillips backs spacing adoptions, while Raymond Brunk guides the commission. The piece also notes equalization board hearings, termites joking aside, and a pending Fairfax Raw City authority and a proposed hydroelectric flood control dam on the Arkansas River at Kaw City.
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Lee Bond
United Press
Oklahoma City
Aug
State Textbook Commission
Leom C. Phillips
Raymond Brunk
Textbank Commission
Capitol
Vid Commission
Brunk
Pudlic
Equalization Board
Frank Carter
Carter
Cily
Phillips
Oklahoma County Assessor's
State Board
Fairfax-Raw City
Grand River
Arkansas River
Kaw City
Osage County
Congress
Gam
Father Divine Seeks Lands Fate of $15 Million Fund
New York August 2 The white secretary to Father Divine said a $15 906 000 land fund was set aside to buy property for peace praising disciples The plan includes Goelet s 2 500 acre Hudson Highlands estate near Newburgh and The Castle in Newport Details say no action yet as Divine is busy with offers expected in two weeks and possible tax law changes for five years to shelter improvements.
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New York
Father Divine
Haberwegra
John Lamb
Divine
Robert W. Geelet
New Amsterdam
Goelet
Hudson Highlands
Newburgh
N.Y
Harlem
Lamb
Santa
Angela Kaufman
Newport
R. L
United States
Richard Washburn Child
Ada residents plan travels to cities and expositions
Mrs Elizabeth Lowrey expected back Wednesday from St Louis Chicago and New York City after fall marketing. James Casey and Jack Weds of Coaleste were business visitors in Ada Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dick Sundeen left for Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs B Winn Ada and Mr and Mrs A Ho Shidry to visit relatives in Mebee Texas. W L Wood and son Walter left for Oregon and California to attend Golden Gate Exposition. J W Leard of Stonewall shopped in Ada Tuesday. Mr and Mrs R F Carpenter and daughter Gwendolyn left for Monterey California and west coast trips to view Garden Gate exposition and return later this month. Gus Cunningham returned to ranch near Coalgate after a brief visit and Ada trip. Mrs Bratiner Davidson left for Lindsey to visit relatives.
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Elizabeth Lowrey
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
James Casey
Jack Weds
Coaleste
Ada
Mes. B. Winn
A. Ho Shidry
Mebeele, Texas
Mes. W. L. Wood
Walter
Oregon
California
San Francisco
Gus Cunningham
Coalgate
Ada Newswire of Local Moves and Vacations
Ada community members undertake travels and visits across Oklahoma Texas and California. Residents including Miss Cora Thompson Miss Lanette Webber and Mrs Vera Cardin plan trips to California Texas and Illinois while families like the Lalue and Rutledge groups relocate or vacation in Shawnee Denver Colorado and Shreveport Louisiana.
Sun exposure and skin cancer risk in sailors and farmers
The article explains that long sun exposure damages skin, creating wrinkles and freckles that may harden and rarely turn cancerous. It notes rising sun bathing, rising ultraviolet exposure, falling skin cancer deaths, and modern treatments. It advises people with low sun tolerance to avoid direct and reflected sunlight and to use protective measures.
Ohio and New Jersey Vote To Be Clues
Washington dispatch notes Ohio and New Jersey will offer early insight into 1940 election sentiment. Ohio restricts voting to city residents for mayoral contests, while New Jersey votes on county and city officers, seven state senators and assembly members. The piece also notes Democratic factions in Kentucky Mississippi and Louisiana and mentions birth registration in Hungary.
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Washington
Ohio
New Jersey
Cauges
Virginia
Sen
Byrd
Price
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Topo
Mississipp
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Gun
Army
NYA
Charles Steele
School Land Commission
Amarat
Adu News
Arkansas Justice
Grace Alexander
Shell
Supreme Court
Sverett Johnson
Meyer J. H. Cowell
Nettleton
Ark
Ciy
BL McGowas
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
New Capital Speedway
Washington, D
Marty Woolman
Dick Sundeen
Minneapolis
Minnesota
J. W. Leard
Stonewall
Netherlands
Juliana
The
Beatri
Harry Bridges
Bridges
Communist Party
Tulsa
LaVerne Driskill
Ash Ninth Street
San Antonio
Texas
DéRess Ellis
C. T. Lalue
Bill
Lloyd
Shawnee
Ben Rutledge
Clyde E. Talley
W. L. Shook
Missouri
Cora Thompson
King’s Road
Los Angeles
W. F. Wine
George Toler
Colorado
Beth Norris
Waco
Camp
Wakauta
Shreveport
Barbara Withrowe
Dorothy Dickson
C. M
H. E. McCail
Kansas
Mr. McCall
East
Central College
Louise Murray
Robbs
New Mexico
Guy Baurland
Dallas, Texas
W. H. James
Atwood
Roy Swann
Denver
Creed
New York City
Swann
Swanns
Julia Pelligrani
Lehigh
Pelligrani
East Central College
Vera Cardin
Gloria Williams
T. W. Fenlem
Evelyn
Guidosa
Irene Loveau
Lawton
Lance
Sarah and
Ottie Lou Spradling
Pauls Valley
R. W
Hull
Jewel Medlock
Hydie Northcutt
Troy Mellon
T. H. Wyatt
Clifford Bates
Oklahoma University
Lastight
Farlow Wyatt
Wyatt Whill
Sa- Boo McNally
Renag
Barbara Smith
Ray Morton
William Z. Breed
Barbara
Ray
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Hungary
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