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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1933

Page

3

Japan's War Minister Defends Firm East Policy

In two-part interview, War Minister Araki argues Japan must act decisively in the East, rejects Western mediation, cites Manchuria 1931 actions as self defense, and asserts long term peace hinges on honoring samurai ideals and Japan's own judgments. He recalls grievances with the United States and Britain over immigration and alliances.

Japan East Europe America Great Britain United States Canada Australia China Manchuria Nikolaievsk Amur Siberia Nanking Orient tHieneva Occidental

Couzens Attacks Detroit Banks and Banking Policy

Senator James Couzens accuses Detroit banks of fraud and poor judgment by federal examiners, calls for criminal probes into a bank transaction, and criticizes the government’s handling of the bank holiday and closures. He cites Union Guardian Trust Co and Children’s Fund concerns while defending records of former officials and policy decisions.

Detroit James Couzens Mich Michigan First National Bank Harry B. Keenan First National Guardian National Bank of Commerce Union Guardian Trust Co Children's Fund of Harry S. Toy Children’s Fund Couzens

Huey Long vows to stay in fight in New Orleans

Huey Long told cheering veterans he would not quit in the face of a fight and that he could endure long in the U.S. Senate from Louisiana. The event honored him with honorary membership in John Dibert post 351, Veterans of Foreign Wars, after a protest by Jack Anderson led to his eject. Long recalled his Washington career and warned enemies he would outwait them, saying he can stay in the air cooled senate as soldiers endured trenches.

New Orleans Huey Longs Washington United States Louisiana John Dibert E. H. Sehill Long Jack Anderson Senator Long Dhy Democracy Congress Senate

Roosevelt Heads Home After Week at White House

President Roosevelt prepared to depart for Hyde Park after a busy week handling the national recovery program. He reviewed the NRA codes for oil steel and coal and advanced plans for public works while coordinating with labor officials. He will return on Labor Day as the NRA orders move toward full enforcement.

Francis M. Stephenson Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Hyde Park White House Hudson River National Recovery Administration NRA Highland N. Y Kansas City Southern Tennessee Valley Arthur E. Morgan David E. Lilienthal Tennessee Valley Authority Joseph B. Eastman C. M. Johnson Ickes Cuba NRA Blue Eagle Civilian Conservation Corps

Valuation cuts hit Pontotoc County finances

The Pontotoc county assessor cites a 10 percent statewide reduction that yields about a 7 percent net drop in county valuations. Pontotoc’s total valuation stands at 8 503 401, with a 595 238.07 7 percent cut. If the 4.5 mill limit is allowed, the county general fund loses 2 878.56. The measure targets real property with similar cuts to public service corporations, while personal property faces no change. Hearings on protests are set for August 31 and September 1.

Pontotoc County State Board of Equalization Charley Floyd County General Fund

Ira McNair Dies. Longtime Ada Frisco Agent Celebrated

Ira McNair a longtime Frisco agent in Ada died at home Sunday at 5 48 pm Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 pm at First Baptist burial in Rosedale cemetery Survived by widow Daisy and two daughters Lottie Wright Delight Ark and Mildred Low Ada Born 1868 he began rail work at 11 and opened Ada Frisco station He led the Indian Territory Grand Commandery in 1911 and was praised by E A MacMillan for his civic and Masonic service

Ira McNair Frisco First Baptist Church Rosedale Cemetery McNair Daisy McNair Lottie Wright Delight Ark Mildred Low Ada MecNair E. A. MacMillan Indian Territory Oklahoma

Ada Pioneer Mrs H H Smith Dies in California

Mrs H H Smith longtime Ada settler died Sunday in Richmond California while visiting Funeral plans will be announced after the time of arrival of the body in Ada She came to Ada in 1901 with her husband and helped establish the community Surviving daughters Mrs Mabel Browall of Ada Mrs Maude Bledsoe of Dallas and Mrs Josephine Skerrett of Brownwood Texas plus grandchildren and many friends remember her as a generous worker for church and community affairs

Charley F. Burden Pontotoc County Dalhart Texas First Presbyterian Church Harry W. Miller Burden Oklahoma Ada Laura May Harry Bob Steve Sue Lois Sue Hardin Los Angeles Paul Pharris Altus Russie Kimbrough Freeman H. H. Smith Richmond Calif Smith West Seventeenth East Thirteenth Mabel Browall Maude Bledsoe Dallas Josephine Skerrett Brownwood Tex Elizabeth Joyce van Eaton Carl Browall Frank van Eaton Stringtown Joe Frank Bledsoe Austin Earl Nichols

Japan on World Opinion and Lessons from History

Lieutenant General Sadao Araki argues Japan bears no apology for actions in Manchuria and North China. He recalls Japan’s past under Western diplomacy, stressing self reliance and deterrence after defeats and pressures from Russia, Germany and France, and warns against misreading Japan’s position in the international system.

Sadao Araki Japan Manchuria China

Negro convict shot in escape attempt at Cummins farm

Henry Jackson a 30 year old parolee and suspected attacker of prison guard George Ives was shot and killed by a posse at Cummins negro convict farm while tying up a bloodhound during an escape. Ives remains hospitalized with slight chance of recovery. A prison official said Cogbill confronted Jackson and fired as he fled.

Pine Bluff Ark Henry Jackson Cummins Farm T. G. Cogbill Cogbill Jackson

Burglary Charges Filed in Anloso Home Case

Solomon McGee was arraigned before Justice S. W. Hill and a preliminary hearing set for August 25 on charges of second degree burglary. He allegedly entered Sam Slicer’s residence near Anloso and took a razor and earrings without permission. McGee pleaded not guilty and posted $1,000 bond.

Solomon McGee Justice S. W. Hill McGee Sam Slicer Ahloso

Counterfeit Money Charged in U S Court

Wes Nail faces federal charges for passing counterfeit silver and fifty cent pieces. He was arrested by city officers after using a counterfeit dollar at a suburban store on Highway 19 west of Ada and later tried to offer a counterfeit fifty cent piece. Nail posted no bond and remains jailed in the county facility.

United States Wes Nail Highway 19 Ada Nail W. C. Edwards

Guard Dies From Fractured Skull at Arkansas Prison Farm

George Ives aged 67, a veteran guard at Cummins State Prison Farm near Pine Bluff, died after a fractured skull from an attack by a paroled Black convict, Henry Jackson, who was later killed by a posse. Ives had four decades of service. Jackson eluded pursuers before being killed after dogs tracked him and he fled again.

Pine Bluff Ark George Ives Cummins State Prison Farm Here Ives

Ada Guardsmen Return From Fort Sill Encampment

Sunday Daily Ada reports the 160th Field Artillery unit of the Oklahoma National Guard returning from a two week encampment at Fort Sill. Battery F won high praise for its performance, the 160th band directed by Maj. Fred Schreiber took first place honors, and observers commended the unit for smooth transition to motorized equipment and overall precision during the exercise.

Ada Oklahoma National Guard Plains Fort Sill 160Th Field Artillery Band Fred Schreiber Main Street Main Broadway 160Th Field Artillery Elbert Reed Reed

Oklahoma recovery board forms organization in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma's recovery board of review organized here with Frank Buttram named chairman and George L. Aycock elected secretary. The nine member body acts as mediator in NRA controversies within Oklahoma, with attendees including W. E. Hocker and others from Elk City Tulsa Yu kon McAles ter and more.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Recovery Board of Review Hugh S. Johnson Frank Buttram George L. Aycock Guymon NRA Buttram Aycock W. E. Hocker Elk City John Catlett Tulsa George S. Warren John Kroutil Yukon J. G. Puterbaugh McAlester

Disbarment Sought for Tulsa Lawyer O'Brien

Oklahoma City August 21. Gerald F. O'Brien a Tulsa attorney faces disbarment in the Oklahoma Supreme Court over charges by the state bar board of embezzling funds from the Mission of Redeeming Love while serving as receiver. The board claims 5364.71 was embezzled including 2650 in attorney fees. a second count alleges 2560 of a client's money used to settle a suit. O'Brien denies both charges.

Oklahoma City Gerald F. O’brien Tulsa Mission of State Supreme Court State Bar Board of Governors O'Brien

Body of Clarence Pruitt Found in River Crash

The body of Clarence Pruitt, last in a car with three others that plunged into the South Canadian River on Highway 48, was found two miles downstream by Stanolind Oil employees. Pruitt, employed by Stanolind, was taken to Seminole where his family lives. The other passengers escaped serious injury.

Clarence Pruitt Highway 48 Stanolind Oil Company Pruitt Stanolind Company Seminole

Ada Juniors Ready for Western sectional tourney in Topeka

Fifteen Ada American Legion Junior players head for Topeka Kansas on Tuesday to compete in the Western sectional tourney for a Little World Series berth. They earned regional honors by beating Dallas and Little Rock with the latter defeating New Orleans. The Ada squad trains in Bartlesville before departure with coaches and managers joining the trip.

Ada American Legion Topeka Kan New Orleans Ada Dallas Little Rock Mississippi Ilinois Wisconsin Bartlesville Western League Lee Davies Charley Britt Dwight Megee Chester Williamson Bill Thomas Jack Gaines Richard Wray Kermit Hagar Jesse Moncrief Winters Albert Roberts Jimmie Smith Cael Hughey Joe Smith Dale Bryant Harral Allen Wylie “Pap” Jeter Ernest Sawyer Charley Stone Walter Wray P. A. Wallace Wylie Keith Joe Roper Frown Mackin Bill Cantrell

Oklahoma expects record Uni of Oklahoma enrollment

Norman August 19 Almost 6 000 students are expected to enroll in the University of Oklahoma next month Registrar George Wadsack said. Last year's enrollment of 5 737 should be equalled or exceeded. Freshmen start September 13 with adviser consultations September 14. Upperclassmen register September 15 freshmen 16 and classes begin September 18.

Norman University of Oklahoma Regstrar George Wadsack University Medical School Oklahoma City Wadsack Murray

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War Navy Shanghai North China Araki Kent Cooper General Araki War Office Yukichi Iwanaga Shimbun Kengo Sha Suyoshi Inukai Viscount Makoto Saito Russia Germany Teingtau Weihaiwel France Kwangchowan California Gouzens Charley Burden Calhart Presbyterian Church P. Administration Senate Banking and Currency Committee Comptroller Mellon Ogden L. Mills Mr. Mellon Glass Treasury Department Carter Glass Pole and Awalt Comptroller of Comptroller’s Wey W. F. W. Post IRA Ellsworth Indian Territory Commandery HH. Snttth Liaotung Peninsula New York Anloso Aassistant STATE NAA Board Legion
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