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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
1
The Oklahoma tax commission urged ad valorem reform in its biennial report noting the state has a multi million dollar interest in local government. It called for legislation to equalize property assessments and emphasized state aid to counties cities and schools while defending current budget controls and payroll reductions.
Greek spokesman says Italian troops are fleeing Porto Edda and Argirocastro to the north as Italy abandons two southern Albanian bases. Front retreat continues in central sector while Axis moves include Hitler's Romania ties and Britain's Turkey trade pact. UK debates U S naval aid and dollar credit for supplies.
Wilburton Oklahoma December 4 Deputy Sheriff Sam DeLoach identified the dead youth as Henry M Wallace 19 of McAlester He was alone in a light training plane that crashed in the hills eight miles northwest of Wilburton Investigators said the hangar lock at Eastern Oklahoma A and M College airport was sawn off and the plane rolled out and fueled before the crash
Ray Stegall county school superintendent reports growing interest in the county teachers convention to be held in Ada Friday with a principal banquet at Aldridge High School sessions in junior high sections at 2 30 pm E H Black Bristow superintendent to speak at the 6 pm banquet and Ada Christmas lighting ceremonies scheduled afterward
Ada banks sponsor a pig-feeding test with 37 county 4-H members already planning entry and about 50 expected to compete. Prizes await winners. Notables include J C Pedersen and Carroll Pedersen of Vaness and Ben Sullivan of Fitzhugh each entering two pigs.
Ada fire department responded to about six grass fire calls on Wednesday. Minimal damage was reported as residents were urged to be careful with cigarettes and matches.
The column notes in a folksy tone that some inherit trouble and some seek it with a used car. The writer jokes that England might be a better loan risk than lone risk as the piece opens.
The county tag agent warned there are 22 license buying days left in 1940 for 1941 licenses. Only 3,250 of the 1941 licenses issued, vs 15,000 for 1940. If many renewals come in, exams must rise to about 580 daily, though previous peaks were 129. No extension is expected this year.
A program to make free mattresses for farm families took place Wednesday in an exhibition barn at the Ada fairgrounds. Directed by Mrs Jessie Morgan, county home demonstration agent, 27 mattresses were completed with another session planned for Friday at the same location.
The annual Oklahoma state poultry show opened with 4500 birds entered from 32 states and Cuba awaiting judging this afternoon.
The court clerk issued a marriage license on Wednesday to Fuller Mann 30 of St. Louis Oklahoma and Opal Lee Wilkerson 24 of Maud.
Berlin reports a single U boat sank six British armed merchant vessels totaling 31 500 tons. Long range bombers reached 250 miles off Ireland to sink a 4 000 ton British cargo ship. Germany claims 25 ships sunk since Monday, with 131 000 tons корабль and a 17 000 ton auxiliary cruiser the day before.
A United Airlines mainliner crashed into a vacant lot near the municipal airport amid murky weather killing six and injuring nine, with three in serious condition. Dead include Captain Phillip Scott and First Officer George S Young of Chicago and others from UAL and related firms.
Leonard H. Laseman faces a murder trial December 12 before District Judge Tal Crawford for the years old killing of Ada merchant F L Hughes. Other cases on the term docket include burglary second degree larceny of domestic fowls and embezzlement charges involving local officials and attorneys. Forty four veniremen have been drawn for service during the term.
The National Safety Council calls for reduced speed and greater caution during the holidays after December traffic fatalities reached 3540 last year. The two iron laws urge drivers not to drink and not to drive when drunk, while pedestrians should avoid jaywalking and ignoring signals.
London reports plan for a new airport building to start in February as Britain faces postwar reconstruction. Sir John Anderson says labor powers may be used if they produce results, amid concerns over Luftwaffe strikes and shipping losses in western approaches. Churchill remains focused on enemy actions against ships and convoys. R A Butler notes Samuel Hoare conveyed Britain’s stance to Madrid on Spanish unilateral actions in the zone.
Ada voters approve an $100,000 airport bond to fund a $338,000 project. Work is to start February 1 after advertising and a 30 day protest. approval by Works Progress Administration is anticipated, completing a 10 year effort to secure a suitable city airport.
Victims in critical condition include T. F. Paulson and Leo Wolvis with connections to Montgomery Ward Chicago and Willmette Illinois. Mrs Forest Reeder saw a commotion as the plane struck a neighbor's roof and landed at her yard edge. Neighbors described two men exiting the aircraft and being rushed to the hospital.
The burned body of the pilot was recovered from the wreckage as UAL vice-president Harold Crary described the scene. The aircraft circled the airport for 28 minutes in light snow with a 1200 foot ceiling and one mile visibility while four other planes landed during the delay. The flight had reported no issues on its radio between Cleveland and Chicago and was traveling from New York.
Witnesses said a plane tipped a three story building with its wing and brushed power lines before smashing into a small garage and dropping near houses. Flames spread from fuel tanks as the nose folded back. It followed another UAL crash in Utah and a Virginia wreck that killed 17, marking a string of fatal airline accidents.
Rome reports three British warships torpedoed by Italian forces two cruisers at Suda Bay Crete and a destroyer sunk or not, with Albanian front fighting and bombings near Tirana. It cites Italian communique noting attacks include Alula Somaliland and a submarine action in the Atlantic.
Athens reports Greek forces pressing Italian defenses in Porto Edda and Argirocastro Albania as resistance collapses. Greek artillery neutralizes Italian positions north of Ostrovitza and advances toward Elbasani and Tirana. Italian high command says troops hold lines with some counterattacks.
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