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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1936
Page
4
A long-form editorial condemns war with graphic imagery and discusses Maine's September and November elections. It notes Maine's GOP lean, past shifts, and the impact on national trends. The piece also covers farm tenant issues, radio campaign effects, a liquor law bill, seedling trees planted in 1935, Arbor Day origins, and comments on the surname Knox.
The lesson traces Peters growth from a Jewish traditionalist to a messenger for all, highlighting his vision, the Gentile conversion of Cornelius, and the shift to universal brotherhood. It notes Paul’s later Gentile mission and contrasts old prejudices with the new inclusive church, alongside local bridge history and Father Coughlin reference.
News from Europe and the United States describes Italy and Germany signaling neutrality deals with Franco’s rebels, Britain embargoing air shipments, Paris warning about Italian aid, and Moscow warning of wider conflict. In Colorado and Kansas, the drought busters northern march continues with questions about relief and the Caddoa dam site as dust and rain disrupt travel. Rebels press toward Madrid with naval fire and closer proximity to Iran as Madrid asserts right to accept foreign aid.
In Albuquerque on August 19 the New Mexico Republican platform endorses old age pension ideas after a heated convention vote. E R Wright, Santa Fe attorney and former supreme court justice, led the challenge and said the plank aligns with the Townsend plan. A party reply argued the plank is not a definite commitment to any plan.
Oklahoma City Aug 19 Gov Marland suggested a possible special session after Nov 18 to consider vitalizing the state’s homestead tax exemption amendment. Rep Vernon Riker urged action to fix a highway deficit and to establish exemption levels, warning counties would suffer if ad valorem taxes rise. A separate note reports a parish burglary during Rev Elmer Joy’s sermon in Staunton, Va.
The O. G. and E. company staff have moved from South Broadway to new quarters in the 100 block East Twelfth within the Cummings building. The space is smaller but more compact with an air conditioned lobby and office. Patrons and friends are invited to inspect the new facilities.
Seminole Oklahoma August 19 plans were underway for a state wide Labor Day rally in Seminole on September 7. The event aims to unite followers of John L Lewis and his industrial organization committee. Harvey C Freeming could be the principal speaker if plans materialize but has declined Tulsa invitations due to tensions between Lewis and Green factions.
In Hanford California Japanese farmers are expanding melon production. The King county crop now ships to market at about 290 tons daily. The melons are cultivated on leased lands and the industry has become highly successful.
Police found 440 dollars belonging to Mrs. Rose Butler of Temperance Michigan under a patrol car seat after 17 days, within reach of prisoners. In Oklahoma City officials of Okeene Blaine County filed a 56000 dollar waterworks extension bond issue with the attorney general.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 25 percent cut in railroad rates for cattle shipments from Oklahoma and Kansas to Texas feeding points. The drought in Kansas and Oklahoma prompted immediate relief to prevent cattle losses and broader suffering.
Joe Louis overwhelms Jack Sharkey in the third round at Yankee Stadium in front of about 82 000 fans. The Brown Bomber uses a brutal left hand and precise jabs to drop Sharkey twice in the second round and finish him with a final flurry, boosting his comeback hopes after Schmeling defeat. Attendance and receipts reported, Louis to receive around 30 percent.
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