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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
1
Gun battle erupts near Atoka as deputy is killed and the sheriff is shot. A mob of armed men ambushes lawmen, with ensuing exchanges continuing through the night. Oklahoma state operatives and local officers investigate after a pursuit ends with arrests and injuries. No clear motive or suspect list available as wide area chaos is described.
A garbled report lists a suspect linked to a Texas robbery case and names several individuals with uncertain spellings. The text includes scattered references to locations Northern Oklahoma and Texas, along with possible police involvement and unclear timelines.
A county commission meeting endorsed the work of the excise board and its committee pursuing reduced tobacco penalties and closer county oversight. The session, attended by most local leaders, approved a resolution directing the board to extend state approval and coordinate with city, county, and school authorities to implement a reduced program.
Oklahoma City August 6 The state's cotton crop will be more than 350000 bales under the 1931 record. The estimated yield was 805000 bales compared with 1931 crop of 1261000 bales and one year average of 1178000 bales.
Washington August 8 11 Cotton production forecast for the season stands at 71 706 000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight down from last year 17 096 000 bales as lint. Indicated yield per acre shown around 263 pounds with a ten year average abandonment reducing the planted area estimate. First graning report notes 0 098 running bales counted prior to August 1 with Oklahoma listing 70 percent of normal condition and production at a lower rate.
Mirs Caraway appears set to win Arkansas governor race with strong total from precincts. Campaign included statewide tour with supporters and notable figures like Vincent Me Miten and Tom J. Kernuth. Caraway led early as votes counted, while many opponents lag behind. Caraway’s grip strengthened as results from Little Rock and other areas came in, with declared support from Gay Wenger and others signaling a decisive victory.
A truck driven by Ernest McCoy of Tallita collided with a roadster driven by Machiner Wootan of Alfalfa Selina two miles west of Tallita yesterday, injuring five people. Wooton’s wife suffered a deep head laceration, and Mary Evetra Wooton, one year old, had internal injuries. the father sustained a forehead cut.
Construction begins on a six mile section of State Highway 19 in Cambria County. Hyde Construction of Enid carries out paving using local Stonewall materials and county labor, with completion expected over several weeks contingent on weather and material supply.
Reported rise in cotton prices triggers speculation across Southern states with hopes for higher bale values. Governors and bankers urge federal stabilization actions while public sales and holdings fear increased liquidity and market volatility.
Indiana financier Evans Woollen of Indianapolis will head the national finance committee of the Democratic campaign organization. R Bart Peters, Indiana Democratic chairman, announced the appointment last night. formal confirmation expected in New York from James A Farley, national committee chairman.
Ottawa discussion on imperial conference begins as ministers expect Britain to limit concessions to bilateral imperial trade. Analysts foresee emphasis on global trade revival over empire expansion, with the United States positioned as a potential rival rather than partner. The United Kingdom seeks a world market for manufactures while imperial nations push for favorable arrangements.
Scattered rainfall occurred in central regions with a 1.39 inch total at Dunstan and light amounts in Carter and Garvin counties. Oklahoma City recorded precipitation while temperatures surged to 103 degrees. Towns including Elk City El Reno Waurika Thabela and Veteau reported varied rain during a hot spell. The first bale of Oklahoma’s lint cotton was ginned at a 475 pound weight by WL Baker on the George Wows farm.
Aug. 61 Itoy Mist army moves sparked a rebellion across Spain. Rebels attacked the ministry in Madrid seizing Seville, as public alarm rose and martial law was declared to halt spread. Civil guard fractious. General Santirjo feared outcome amid scattered uprisings.
A gathering of Ada citizens and officials was planned to welcome delegates from the Ada Chamber of Commerce area to a Friday meeting in Pawhuska. Gov. Murray was expected to deliver the principal address, with speakers from Pawhuska Wynona and nearby communities invited to participate. The event included a barbecue dinner and an address by Governor Murray.
Oklahoma City deputies from all levels met with Governor Murray in a closed conference. The talks likely focused on strengthening law enforcement and curbing banditry including the activities of Charles A. Pretty Boy Floyd and other recent bank robberies. C A Burns of the state bureau attended with his staff.
Roy D. Chapin takes the role of commerce secretary designate amid a ceremony in Washington with Edward Libby administering the oath. The outgoing secretary Lamont departs as Chapin outlines plans to stabilize industry, boost employment, and coordinate a national conference on inflation and labor issues.
Natchez Miss Aug 1 Richard Fhana and his housekeeper Octavit Tochery were brought in for questioning as authorities pursue a lead linking Dana Dana and the housekeeper to a murder at the Merril estate. Sheriff Roberts cited a possible resemblance of suspected evidence and noted ongoing searches of Glenburney and Glenwood estates amid tense relations.
Three speakers representing the Oklahoma Tax Economy Association urged county taxpayers to join a state wide drive to curb public expenses. They criticized high salaries, inefficient road work spending, and county commissioners’ budget practices, calling for equitable tax rates and transparent funding.
A Washington zoo bird endures three months of failure as officials consider an upper Amazon boat bill rejected. The bird remained by the waterfall in its flying cage from dawn to dusk hoping to catch fish, much like its natural home.
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