Industrial mindset key to population growth says state leader
A state official argues progress hinges on fostering industry. He cites Florida and New Mexico as leaders in growth due to business support and asks to emulate their policies. He notes states losing population are largely agricultural unless oil and gas bolster them. He urges industrial investment to transform local resources into finished products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New Mexico
California
Nevada
Idaho
Arizona
Oregon
North Carolina
Louisiana
South Dakota
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Vermont
Good Samaritan spirit urged to become daily life
Sunday school lesson stresses that religious profession means little without real-world mercy. The Good Samaritan’s compassion contrasts with unhelpful priests and Levites, urging people to act kindly regardless of creed. The author warns against endless borrowing and calls for wiser taxation to fund needed services for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Israel
W.E.G
Goebbels paints British plight amid wartime rationing
The text notes Dr. Joseph Goebbels portraying Britons as living in fear in air raid shelters and starved by wartime shortages as German bombers and submarines threaten supply lines. It adds Americans in London mock rationing, while U.S. leaders push for higher taxes to curb spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Goebbels
London
Ministry of Food
NEA
Business Up in District With Higher Loans and Checks
Figures from a federal reserve district show stronger business in the first ten months versus 1939 with check payments rising over 2.5 percent, loans up more than 14 percent, and deposits up seven percent. Bankruptcies fell 17 percent in number and 32 percent in liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Types of American soldiers in World War II pay scales
The article contrasts pay across nationalities and outlines five soldier classes in the U S army. It notes Blotto the human cannon ball earns fortunes while Johnny the American soldier makes about $30 a month after four months, and describes career, National Guard, special enlistment volunteers, drafted volunteers, and waiting draftees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blotto
Johnny
Albania
Uncle Sam
Census shows California gains seats as population shifts west
The 1940 census indicates California earns three additional House seats with seven others gaining one each, while ten states lose one seat. New York still leads with 13.5 million people and 45 representatives. Ohio and California race for fourth largest population. The reapportionment will apply to the 78th Congress in 1943.
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Washington
South
Census Bureau
Roosevelt
California
House of Representatives
Mississippi Valley
United States
Arizona
Florida
Michigan
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oregon
Tennessee
Arkansas
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
New York
W. L. Austin
Canadian ferry and airline training program underway
Four American volunteers began an intensive instrument and night flight course in Oklahoma as the first batch in a Canadian government pilot program. More trainers join next weeks, with plans to keep total at about 30. Capt Maxwell Balfour of Spartan School of Aeronautics notes this will prepare pilots for airline or ferry duties.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Maxwell Balfour
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Canada
United States
Dallas
Texas
School of Aviation
Cal Aero Tech
Glendale
Calif
Feminine Influence Into Men's Dorm
A three week old girl found abandoned in a University of Pennsylvania dorm hallway sparks plans for adoption by house mother Bessie Bitting. She says the 43 male students are eager for a girl presence and discuss gifts for Christmas as she moves to formalize care for Baby Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Bessie Bitting
Louise
Quadrant From 1636 Found Near St Joseph Missouri
A 17th century quadrant and its instruction book, both from England, were found within 40 miles of each other in northwest Missouri. Dr. Lee McDonald of St Joseph acquired the instrument and learned the 1630 instruction manual, printed in London, remains in excellent condition. The pair helped verify how the device determines time of day, sun direction, and sun altitude.
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ST. Joseph
England
Missouri
Gunter
London
Lee McDonald
McDonald
Charles D. Humbred
Bernard
James Boller
Paul’s Church Yard
Humbred
Manuel
1941 Automobile Engine Power Shows Gains in 19 Models
The Ada News notes horsepower rises appear in 19 of 32 major 1941 engines with greater returns on investment. Details imply a favorable market for improved performance across several car makers.
Differences Into Open Over 1941 Cotton Crop Quota
Oklahoma City meeting reveals sharp divisions over the 1941 cotton quota. Horace Hayden argues against reduction while H. J. Denton supports lower acreage, citing surplus pressure on prices. federal officials led by I W Duggan attempt fact based discussion.
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Oklahoma City
AAA
Oklahoma
I. W. Duggan
Washington
Horace Hayden
Hayden
Oklahoma Cotton Council
H. J. Denton
Hollis
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association
Moose Decline Shrinks Minnesota Herd into Canada
Veteran naturalist Dr. Thaddius Lurber reports Minnesota's expanding tourist industry is driving the remaining moose into Canada. He estimates about 2,500 moose remain in northern Minnesota but warn they may vanish in a few years. He notes few moose persist in areas like the big bog north of Red Lake and near Northern Light Lake.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Thaddius Lurber
Minnesota
Canada
Lurber
Twin Cities
Red Lake
Lake of the Woods
Light Lake
Indian Territory
Oklahoma City Trial Push: Shaw Defense Denied
Chicago lawyer Max R. Naiman from the International Labor Defense failed to halt the criminal syndicalism trial of Alan Shaw. Judge Ben Arnold overruled continuance and mistrial requests as defense attorney George Croom was ill. The state’s evidence was near completion. Assistant County Attorney John Eberle resumed closing arguments.
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Oklahoma City
International Labor Defense
Chicago
Alan Shaw
Max R. Naiman
Ben Arnold
Shaw
George Croom
Tulsa
Arnold
Naiman
Croom
John Eberle
Brooklyn College Faculty Assailed
Nine current or former Brooklyn College staff members were accused of involvement with the communist party over five years by Dr. Bernard Grebanier at a public hearing of a city committee examining the school system. Seven of the eight named staff denied any party ties and dismissed the charges as preposterous.
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New York
Brooklyn College
Communist Party
Bernard David Nino Grebanier
Grebanier
Windels
Caddo County Has Boiler Kid Now
Meril Womack a 28 year old farmer of Gracemont is making progress after more than two months in an iron lung following infantile paralysis. He began in a county loaned device, then moved to Charity Hospital in Clinton where Dr. A A Stoll reports improvement and increasing outside time. The iron lung at Charity Hospital was bought with funds from 51 American Legion posts in western Oklahoma.
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Clinton
Caddo County
Meril Womack
Gracemont
Womack
Comanche County
Lawton
Charity Hospital
A. A. Stoll
American Legion
Oklahoma
Stoll
British Shipping Hit Hard by Nazi Submarine Raids
Berlin reports two successful submarine assaults on Britain's commerce. On December 2, U boats sank multiple merchant ships totalling over 160000 tons and an auxiliary cruiser around 17000 tons, with at least 15 ships going down in one sweep. Identification of the Caledonia is disputed. an admiralty note confirms the Scotstoun sunk by a German submarine.
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Berlin
Britain
High Command
Caledonia
DNB
Admiralty
Germany
Military Needs Take Priority Over Food Imports
Lord Woolton warned shipping would shift from food imports to military needs while announcing a Christmas gift of higher sugar and tea rations for the week of December 16. He cited Britain’s offensive to settle old scores with Italy draining shipping facilities, with limited oranges and no new cargoes of fresh or tinned fruit aside from already arranged loadings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Woolton
Italy
Food Ministry
Britain
Oklahoma contestants win at Chicago 4-H club event
Blue ribbon recipients include Harriet Mason of Brighton Colorado Rosanna Robbins Ralston Oklahoma Mildred Maassen Portland Oregon and Lucille Sims Almy Wyoming In clothing exhibits Michigan girls lead with three of four blue awards Oklahoma second Rita Fisher West Point Nebraska and Lola Lee Jolly Fletcher Oklahoma win red ribbons in party outfits Joyce Lightburn Capron Oklahoma earns a wash dress blue ribbon Geraldine Tolbert Pauls Valley Oklahoma blue ribbons in wool dress or suit.
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Chicago
Harriet Mason
Brighton
Colo
Rosanna Robbins
Ralston
Okla
Mildred Maassen
Portland
Ore
Lucille Sims
Almy
Wyo
Treva Austin
Mayfield
Oklo
Illinois
Indiana
Texas
Iowa
Tennessee
South Carolina
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Colorado
Michigan
Oklahoma
Rita Fisher
West Point
Neb
Lola Lee Jolly
Fletcher
Joyce Lightburn
Capron
Hitchhiking Sailor Bums Rides Across Oceans
Vinita Oklahoma sailors reports Bill McDow, a U S Navy man on 14 day Pearl Harbor furlough, rode a ship to San Diego then a motorist to Oklahoma. He later hitchhiked back across the Pacific aboard an aircraft carrier sailing from Long Beach California.
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Vinita
Okla
Bill McDow
McDow
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
San Diego
California
Oklahoma
Pacific
Long Beach
Calif
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Mont
U.S
National Guard
United States Army
Ada
Bn. H. Q
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U. S
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