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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1932

Page

4

Ireland and Britain tariff clash and U S salary cut trace

The article weighs Ireland's move toward independence under De Valera and potential British tariffs, noting past land reforms and payments to Britain. It also highlights U S political salary adjustments, stating President Hoover's pay cut and similar reductions for cabinet members and Congress in the current term.

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War clouds over Bolivia and Paraguay loom large

The text warns of a looming conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay over a border dispute despite international efforts for peace. It notes Bolivia's larger size but Paraguay’s fighting spirit, recalls Paraguay’s past wars with Brazil Argentina and Uruguay, and suggests a difficult struggle ahead with uncertain outcomes.

Bolivia Paraguay

Party labels to the discard in Oklahoma politics

The Oklahoma electorate ignores party labels as voters shift between Democrats and Republicans. The piece argues sentiment favors new and untested candidates, notes historical swings since 1920, and urges taxpayers to pressure officials to cut expenses and curb waste. It also discusses a looming lame duck amendment, constitutional timing shifts, and the oil well depth tangent.

Republicans Struggle as Democrats Back Roosevelt Garner

The piece notes Republican efforts to gain a foothold in the presidential race while facing dissension and weak prospects. It contrasts with a harmonious Democratic party backing Roosevelt and Garner, suggesting Republicans must campaign on their own merits and fearing no repeat of 1928.

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Libby Holman Freed On Bond In North Carolina

Libby Holman, famed Broadway singer, arrives in Neidsville with two unidentified women after being freed on $25,000 bail. Court actions, hearings, and ongoing defense plans unfold as she faces charges related to a reported incident following a party.

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Weems Unworried Over Big Deficit

Oklahoma City report shows state finances strained as treasurer notes percentages of taxes collected vary broadly while citizens face higher costs. Weems and officials describe overall revenue gaps and caution about future deficits amid weather-driven uncertainty.

Body of Slain Woman Merrill Found Near Thicket

The body of Mixa Jane Merrill, age unknown, was found in a thicket about 200 yards from her home after a night-long search by a posse. Two bullets and one wound marked the body, coroner’s verdict says death caused by unknown assailant. Neighbor Dick Dana of Atlanta County questioned.

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Democratic nominees for Wenresentative race

Fragmented OCR describes a candidate denied connection with Wy and a sheriff expressing opinions. It mentions a Mrs Metill about 90 living alone and wealthy, traditional habits, and a plan to purchase an automobile, with weekly trips by horse drawn wagon.

Pleas of guilt bring sentences in Wednesday court

Judge Orel Bushs Wednesday sentenced several individuals for guilty pleas. Willy Jackson drew nine years for robbery with a weapon, four concurrent terms for larceny, Virgil Meyers received two years for participation in a robbery, Houston Meyers four years for a related act, Wiley Roy seven years for arson, Charley Maney Jr. seven years for burglary, and Ed Henry’s grand larceny sentence was deferred.

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Carter Declines Attorneys' Claims In Oklahoma

State Attorney General Carter rejected claims advanced by attorneys led by Governor Murray. He said 1992 financing papers were based on a contingent fact tied to the 1992 appropriation of 4509. The disputes covered payments for various commissions and fees, including amounts for Lota Cook and Atoka, and involved calls to test the authority of the state board in agriculture and inspector appointments.

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Bufford Howard Honors at Co M T C Camp

Bufford Howard appears in the record of awards for outstanding work in field artillery training at the C M T C camp port si though he was not timed as the top trainee in Company G Healan designated the next trainee date July 25 competitions and the award meeting listed his best results capturing first place in the 100 yard and 200 yard events and winning the diving contest He was also a member of the basketball bar which finished runner up to the camp championship team

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Hoard Drops Two Agriculture Employees in Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City on August 5, the state board of agriculture dismissed two employees amid broader cost cutting. The board also eliminated the poultry extension division and sharply curtailed agency operations, reflecting fiscal tightening and ongoing personnel changes.

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