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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
6
Washington August 22 The AAA moves to strengthen farm program with a feed storage bill to back loans only on government sealed commodities Grains and cotton would be stored on farms under loans with farmers selling at a fixed price The plan aims to standardize state laws curb red tape and implement ever normal granaries policy
The county agent's office remains busy with government relief programs. Workers distribute cotton checks totaling about 50 000 to 60 000 dollars and hog and corn payments around 75 000 dollars. Applications for feed and seed loans flood in as cattle listings for government purchase begin.
Latta High School's baseball team improved to defeat Fitzhugh 9 to 1, with McGailliard pitching four innings and Phillips finishing, aided by strong hitting from Flatt Sasady Park and Phillips. Latta girls also beat Fitzhugh 23 to 21 in softball as lead changes raged. Next Friday Latta boys travel to Vanoss and the girls host Fitzhugh.
Oklahoma buys drought distressed cattle rapidly via slaughter for canning or shipment. E E Scholl reports to J B Hill as state aims 12 000 head weekly, with priority for worst distress. Ives notes local pasture and water efforts and AAAs plan to fit cattle reduction programs with two payments to owners, including an agreement payment.
Rev R H Askew Four Square gospel evangelist confessed to Sheriff Paul Garrison that his kidnaping tale was false and that he authored the ransom messages sent to his wife He said he needed rest and to get away after disappearing August 13 from Goldsboro and later turning up in Nashville He admitted sending notes to Aimee Semple McPherson and Mrs Askew demanding 25000 dollars and that he traveled from Goldsboro to Raleigh Richmond Washington by bus and train before telegraphing his wife.
In Geary Oklahoma on August 22 the Arapaho held their sun dance camp on the North Canadian river ten miles north of Geary. An inch of rain fell during preliminary rites signaling divine approval of the rain dance. Five young braves will perform over the next three days, with the final day marching into sundown Saturday.
Canada launches a broad marketing control program for natural products. A central marketing board approved apple growers requests for scientific marketing and may guide export control and domestic marketing through regional boards. Lumber dealers and BC sheep raisers seek inclusion. prairie grain farmers may follow.
In Tremont Juliet France hides from a murder inquiry as David Bannister and reporter Gainey probe. Juliet’s sister Helen arrives with Elbert Stuart the Chicago lawyer who reveals Juliet is the France daughter facing a scandal. Stuart plans to take Juliet home but she stays, while a murder case unfolds.
Oklahoma City police questioned Leslie Storey, alleged companion of Joe Vickers, after investigators identified a Kansas body as Vickers killed last Tuesday near Shamrock Texas. Storey surrendered on a car theft charge and claimed no contact with Vickers since early Tuesday. Vickers had a long criminal record with past escapes and recaptures across multiple states.
This morning K NO. 6 records its first real rain in months, a three inch downfall described as the best relief since December 1932. Night owls and revelers fill hotels cafes and drive-ins as lights flash and residents enjoy the wet weather. Cars stall downtown while celebrations unfold with pajama clad onlookers and a slipping $5,000 automobile serving as a make shift slide.
Classified ad notes strong value from smart budgeting and informed purchases. Readers are urged to compare prices, weigh long term savings, and choose items with lasting utility for practical, economical options.
The Associated Press reports the truck drivers strike ending with owners agreeing to rehire strikers without discrimination. Governor Olson says military rule will end and guards withdrawn. four deaths linked to the five week strike. Garment workers in Boston also settle with hundreds to return to shops. Chicago bus drivers dispute continues with no arbitration progress, while police execute murder warrants in Portland and efforts continue in West Virginia Goodwill mine fight.
Perry Oklahoma Aug 22 A tele gram from the mother of 19 year old Flos sie Mae Frazier says the Oklahoma A and M college co ed who vanished May 24 from Stillwater campus is en route home with her mother Mrs W H Frazier in El Paso Texas no further details were released
Anchorage report says famed Alaska flier Frank Derbandt is back in the city and in jail after vanishing in a rugged territory. He had shouted “You'll never see me again” before taking off in his tri motor plane Sunday night, sparking fears and a missing person search.
Richmond va August 22 cop Walter Legenza found guilty of murder in the holdup and killing of a federal reserve bank mail truck driver. He faces the electric chair on October 22 after a 13 hour trial identifying him as the trigger man. Other gang members, including George Phillips and George Kauffman, are dead. Robert Mais faces trial August 27.
Oklahoma City union members vote partial approval of a proposed Indian Territory Oil Company labor contract. They accept most terms but reject wage provisions, seeking further negotiations. The tentative deal includes wage raises of three to six cents an hour, far short of the 20 percent sought by workers across about 100 job classifications.
The Texas railroad commission on August 22 extended current oil production allowables until September 17 and postponed further actions. The decision maintains existing output limits while awaiting additional guidance.
Five inmates including William H Mason escaped from Hamilton county jail in Noblesville Indiana this morning One 70 year old inmate remained and slept through the breakout Others named Lowell Discoll Frank Wallace John Martin and Paul McKinney faced various charges and transfers before their escape circumstances remain under police investigation
Anna Katz, 21, faced magistrate William O Dwyer over the lid left off a garbage can. The court descended into silence as the judge considered the case for two and a half hours before issuing a suspended sentence. Mrs Katz praised the judge after the ruling.
Louisville teenager Mrs. Aileen Burns aged 19 dreamed of running and did so in her sleep, leaping through a second floor bedroom screen and plunging 18 feet to the ground. She fractured a rib but survived the crash.
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