Reed predicts GOP can beat Roosevelt if platform strong
Former Senator James A. Reed of Missouri says a good Republican platform and candidate could defeat President Roosevelt in 1936 or 1936 nominally, urging a conservative Democratic alternative. He cites anti New Deal sentiment and mentions possible nominees Alfred E. Smith, Harry F. Byrd, and Albert C. Ritchie, while hedging on his own political plans.
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SY Leonard E. Pearson
Associated Press
Fairview
Mich
James A. Reed
Missouri Democrat
Republian
Roosevelt
Senate
Democratic Party
Congress
Alfred H. Smith
New York
Harry J. Byrd
Virginia
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Crude oil gains lead in U S weekly production rise
Daily average US crude production rose by 29 409 barrels last week led by California up 40 250 barrels daily from the prior week. Oklahoma slipped 2 405 barrels to 496 570, Texas down 5 295 in East Texas, Kansas down 6 575, eastern fields including Michigan off 2 956, total state output 1 052 499 barrels daily.
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Tulsa
Okla
United States
The
Oil and Gas Journal
California
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
Michigan
Mike S. Louis
E. Tex
West Texas
Algo
Tex
Texas Panhandie
Gulf Coast
State of Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma funds flood damage repairs and WPA projects
Oklahoma City Aug 13 The AR A fund of 550000 is available for repairing roads and bridges damaged by spring floods. W S Key state works progress administrator says 2500 will be employed on such projects. Rep Cartwright demands Oklahoma hires for relief posts and opposes importing workers. Key approved 1943821 in projects including 22 building stone and gravel schemes for rural schools in many towns and counties plus sewers roads and shop work in multiple cities.
Farm Column: Oklahoma Crop Report July Dry With Limited Rain
July was hot and dry with only local showers, except on July 1 and 138 when general rains touched parts of the state. Panhandle counties saw little rain, while August 2 brought beneficial showers. more rain is needed statewide for pastures and late sown crops, especially corn.
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Oklahoma
Panhandle
Proposal on Protecting Ethiopia Sparks Wider Territorial Talk
In a cautious debate the League of Nations discusses possible protection for Ethiopia while also weighing questions about other potential protectorates. The remark underscores the era's tension over sovereignty and influence.
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League of Nations
Ethiopia
Mussolini
George Ford Begins Life Term For Wife's Murder
George Ford, former Ada hotel operator, pleaded guilty Monday to the murder of his wife weeks after the shooting. He was sent to McAlester State Penitentiary to begin a life sentence, the mandatory result of a murder conviction under state law.
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State Penitentiary
George Ford
Ada
McAlester
Ford
Clyde Kaiser
Tal Crawford
Italy Eyes Cotton and Coffee Gains in Ethiopia
Rome reports Italy aims to profit from Ethiopian cotton and coffee to offset East Africa costs. Cotton prospects hinge on labor and irrigation, with Lake Tsana water rights stirring alarm in Britain as Italian plans include using Blue Nile waters for irrigation.
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Rome
Aus
Italy
Ethiopia
North
South America
East Africa
United States
Eritrea
Lake Tsana
Tsana
Blue Nile
Atbara
Ethiopian Plateau
Nile
Sudan
Egypt
Wealthy Indian heir in Muskogee hospitalized
Eastman Richards Jr. 21, son of the late Eastman Richards dubbed the world’s second richest Indian, lies in a Muskogee hospital from injuries tied to childhood. He is one of five heirs to the estate, set to receive over 50000 after probation. guardian Joe N Keeney notes the case remains unsettled, with other heirs to get the same amount.
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Muskogee
Okla
M—Eastman Richards Jr
Eastman Richards
Young Richards
Eastman
McIntosh County
Joe N. Keeney
Checotah
Keeney
Wanda Richards
Alfalfa condition and yields compared across years
The August 1 alfalfa condition stood at 71 percent of normal, higher than last year and near the 10 year average. Indicated yield is 2.00 tons per acre, above last year's 1.65 but below the 1923-1932 average. Indicated production reaches 414 thousand tons versus 318 thousand in 1934 and 359 thousand in the five year average.
Dust Storms Sweep Midwest Amid Record Heat
Dust joined the heat wave across the middle west with 100 degree plus readings in Texas Oklahoma and California. Cities like Amarillo Garden City and Enid reported extreme temps while Colorado saw snow on Pikes Peak and California logged 114 degrees in Los Angeles. Death toll neared 200 as relief arrived in the Dakotas and Minnesota.
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Middle West
Amarillo
Tex
Garden City
Kas
Pikes Peak
Colorado
California
Missouri
Los Angeles
Alva
Okla
Enid
Oklahoma
Fort Smith
Ark
Sacramento
Calif
Chicago
Saltl Lake City
Utah
Miles City
Mont
Burglary Probe Milks Wide Net in Konawa
Eight suspects including two women were arrested after a early morning train stop and passenger detentions. all were released after questioning. Konawa police say two minister homes were broken into, watches and valuables taken, while most arrestees claimed to be job seekers from broom corn fields in western Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Ada
Theft of Oil From Pipeline Charged
Oklahoma City report states two Pontotoc county oil men face charges of tapping an Oklahoma Pipeline Co line after an estimated 50 000 barrels were stolen. Warrants for J W Shaffer and Ed Raymond of Stonewall were mailed to the Pontotoc sheriff. Secret taps were found after oil gauges at the Carter Oil refinery in Seminole showed withdrawals during the summer of 1954. The second tap led to a pond along the line.
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Oklahoma City
Auzs
Pontotoc County
Walter Marlin
Oklahoma Pipeline Company
J. W. Shaffer
Ed Raymond
Stonewall
Marlin
Carter Oil Company
Seminole
Numerous Dams Planned in McAlester WPA District
Work on about 250 small dams will start in a week to ten days in the McAlester WPA district. A total of 365,864 dollars has been authorized, with many project jobs expected despite funding limits. Locations are being set by WPA engineers and state camp and fish department officials in Atoka, Sequoyah, Pushmataha, Pittsburg, McCurtain, LeFlore, Haskell, and Latimer counties.
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Mcalester
Aus
WPA
State Camp and Fish Department
Atoka
Sequoyah
Pushmataha
Pittsburg
McCurtain, LeFlore, Haskell
Latimer
New York Skyscrapers Bar Shirtsleeves Inside Elevators
Some New York skyscrapers ban men from riding elevators in shirtsleeves to prepare them for the day they must climb without coats or sleeves. The policy reflects a practical mindset about building upkeep and readiness.
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New York
WPA Projects Under Way In Oklahoma City Sanctioned
Oklahoma City August 12 WPA progress chief W S Key announced approval of 1 043 821 in projects raising total to 12 255 016 About 2 500 workers expected soon to repair highways and bridges damaged by spring floods A 550 000 fund was received for this work Rep Wilburn Cay Wright urged hiring Oklahomans for Oklahoma jobs alleging out of state workers filled postings at higher salaries Twenty two WPA projects for building stone sand and gravel for rural schools were approved including Pontotoc county project 21590 to employ 168 men Another asphalt road project at Wewoka costing 18507 to employ 46 men was approved.
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Oklahoma City
W. S. Key
Cartwright
D-Okla
Washington
Oklahoma
Key
Mangum
Perry
Tonkawa
Guthrie
Okegmah
Tahlequah
Osage County
Claremore
Pawnee
Tulsa
Durant
Eufaula
Atoka
McAlester
Tuskogee
Payne County
Okmulgee County
Lincoln County
Carter County
Tentotoe County
Tishomingo
Wewoka
Okmulgee
Wilson
Powca City
Madill
Jackson County
Ozark
Pushmataha
Woodward
Washita
Haskell
Canadian
Kingfisher
Texas
Kiowa
Choctaw
Cotton
Stephens County
Wilburn Caywright
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma Weekend Traffic Toll Rises With Seven Deaths
The Associated Press reports seven people died in Oklahoma traffic incidents over the weekend. Fatal crashes occurred north of Edmond, near Enid, in Stroud and at other locations, with many more injured. Notable victims include BE G McMillan of Okmulgee and Delbert K. Barnes of the Oklahoma National Guard.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
BE. G. McMillan
Okmulgee Linotype
Oklahoma City
Edmond
Fort Worth
Tex
T. M. Bilheimer
MacMillan’s
Leonard
Tulsa County
Elvina Haedek
Muskogee
Laverne Bonner
Fort Smith
Ark
J. H. Forrester
Waldron
Claremore
John Stonebarger
Delbert K. Barnes
Oklahoma National Guard
Marlow
Fort Sill
Owasso
Enid
Claude Hasan
McAlester
George (Iman
Cleveland
Stroud
Normanstone
Davenport
Death Claims Son of Katie Fixico in OKMULGEE
Funeral arrangements were made for Easter Sunday Fixico 21 eldest son of Katie Fixico Freeman a wealthy Creek Indian who died in a hospital clinic here yesterday Fixico was named for his birth on Faster Sunday His mother gained prominence in oil gas royalties litigation and her current husband is Andy Freeman whose sister Easter Sunday Fixico was married to him
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Okmulgee
Attic
Fixico
Katie Fixico Freeman
Andy Freeman
Stewart Targets Young Turk Claim at Southeast Oklahoma Meet
In Hugo Oklahoma aug 15 state senator Stewart of Antlers accused young Turks of dominating Governor Marland. He called James V McClintic a yes and no man for Marland. Other speakers touted WPA projects game propagation and highway improvements.
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Hugo
Okla
Southeast Oklahoma Development Association
Stewart
Antlers
Marland
James V. Mce Clintic
Ferguson announce birth of daughter Phillis in Ottawa
Representative Phil Ferguson of Oklahoma and his wife Mrs. Ferguson announce the birth of their second daughter Phillis. The baby was born yesterday at the home of Mrs. Ferguson's parents Mr. and Mrs. BE L. Sharon in Ottawa Kansas.
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Ottawa
Kas
Phil Ferguson
D-Okla
Ferguson
Woodward, Okla
Phillis
New Assaults on AAA Push Total Above 1,000
Government lawyers expect more than 1,000 lawsuits against the AAA tax by midweek as processors from wheat millers to meat packers challenge the levy. With the Supreme Court test months away, suits already exceed 900 as disputes over collection end in district courts nationwide. Congress adjournment talks aim to align House and Senate versions to curb suits while preserving farmer benefit funding.
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Washington
AAA
Justice Department
Supreme Court
New Deal
Senate
Dust and Floods Seek One Solution in Oklahoma Plan
The Oklahoma Panhandle faces drought and flash floods and the state conservation commission proposes dams to store water for irrigation and stock, reduce floods, and create a regional canal system. Engineer M J Carpenter surveys Freedom for a preliminary dam to shield the town and redirect flood waters to sand hills. The plan envisions a statewide water conservation program with multiple dams and potential large lakes, though financing may take time.
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Associated Press
Freedom
Okla
Oklahoma Panhandle
State Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
M. J. Carpenter
Commission
Carpenter
The
The Boys At Fort Sill
War correspondence from Ada News describes Battery C of the 160th Field Artillery and its band arriving at Camp Sill Oklahoma. Major Schreiber and guard duties, a mislaid truck, daily band formations, and quirks of recruit Cartwright and bugler Millsap highlight Army life near the end of the piece.
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Battery C
160Th F. A
Camp Hunter
Ft. Sill
Okla
Clifton
Clifford Green
Schreiber
Harvey Shipman
Shipman
Ada
Cartwright
Army
Sharon Milsap
Governor stays two weeks execution for two prisoners
Governor Guy B. Park delayed the hangings of Roy E. Hamilton and Eddie Gayman for two weeks. The men had been sentenced to be hanged Friday at New Madrid, Missouri.
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Jefferson City
UPI
Guy B. Park
Roy E. Hamilton
Eddie Gayman
New Madrid
Talihina Man Elected Third District American Legion Commander
Ed Cooper of Talihina was elected district commander of the Third American Legion district at a Wilburton meeting. He will succeed Sunny Rogers of Durant.
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Talihina
Ed Cooper
Third American Legion District
Wilburton
Sunny’’ Rogers E
Durant
Labor's share of national income rises in 1934 report
Washington reports that labor received 67 percent of national income in 1934 including relief wages, up from 65 percent in 1929, with regularly employed labor at 64.2 percent after relief payments. Total national income rose to 49.44 billion, from 44.43 billion in 1933.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Five Prisoners to Get Paroles in Oklahoma City
Five prisoners with clean records and strong recommendations are set to receive paroles in Oklahoma City. County officials indicate parole board approval is expected after reviews and hearings conclude.
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Oklahoma City
Local visits and church revival wrap week inVaness area
Edith Miller and relatives roam Vaness and Chism as Rev. S. D. Chambers returns from Old Midland. Several families including McNairs Cape Thomases and Joneses share meals and rides while Ada and Ada Tuesday visits occur. Isa Ponder improves after illness. gatherings at Miller and Reeves homes noted.
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Edith Miller
Helen Cane
Asa Thomas
Lester McDonald
Helen Cape
Dorle Walker
Omer Jones
Fittstown
Emma Thomas
Carl
Charles
Virginia
Mallie Cape
Ellen
Helen
S. D. Chambers
Doyle Walker
Jack Jones
Miller Home
Bob Reeves
Mattie McNair
Charlies Chambers
Chism
Isa Ponder
Guy Welker
Lee
Lee Thomas Home Monday Morning. Mrs. Ragland Took Dinner With Mrs. Etna Turner
Lee A. Thomas
Grandmother Howard
Virginia Thomas
Marion Chambers
Ada
Lonnie Miller
Roly Jones
Vaness
Minnie Miller
Daisy
Lorene
Lora Thomas
J. M. Reeves
Greatest returns for the amount invested
A concise classified ad highlights high yields on investments with strong value for money. It emphasizes reliable returns and smart budgeting to attract readers seeking profitable options.
Trustworthy Laxative Syrup of Black-Draught Ad praised
An Ohio Valley reader from Murray Kentucky shares thirteen years of use of Thedford s Black-Draught powder for biliousness and praises Syrup of Black-Draught as a reliable laxative for both adults and children.
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Thedford
C. W. Adams
Murray, Kr
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