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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1933

Page

5

Administration Prepares HK Congress Test

The government moves to front load policy plans as the HK Congress session opens. Officials outline several measures aimed at countering mounting political attacks while balancing stability and reform.

Progress plan points by Edward J. Duffy

The Roosevelt administration shifts toward outlining a concrete program for Congress as it meets in January. Treasury policy, budget needs, tax, relief, and civil works loom large while preparations aim to show measurable progress and court less opposition ahead of a potential extra session.

Edward J. Duffy Associated Press Washington Congress Roosevelt Treasury Policy Senate House St. Lawrence

CHAMPIONS ALL THEY WIN 4 H HONORS

The text discusses support for a program stressing its effectiveness in employment and rising prices since inception. It notes opposition lacks cohesion and will mount attacks until legislators report back in late spring or early summer. The debate centers on whether the program is working and if sections are defective, with a voter decision expected next fall and in 1936.

Taxes begin collection for 1933 34 year in county

Charley Floyd tax assessor certified the 1933 34 tax rolls to Fred McCoy county treasurer this morning. taxes may be paid quarterly with all or half optional. First quarter delinquent after 30 days, second quarter due January 1 under the new faster assessment system. A separate note says officers held two men and sought a third after an accident.

Charley Floyd Fred McCoy McCoy

Two Autos Collide Injuring Miss Burnett Near Gaar Corner

Miss Maxine Burnett of Stratford, a college student, was injured in a Monday night crash two miles west of Gaar Corner on Highway 13. She was taken to her home for treatment. Golden Endicott drove her car. C. E. Kinsey of Oklahoma City owned the other vehicle.

Maxine Burnett Stratford Gaar Corner Golden Endicott Miss Burnett C. E. Kinsey Oklahoma City

Morning Court Work Nears End in District Court

Quick disposition of ten civil cases on jury docket this morning. Five continued, one tried, three dismissed. Notable actions include Nash Sulphur Motor Co. vs. Lee Fines, a car value appeal, and Emma L Nelson vs. M E Bray et al for foreclosure on non jury docket.

Eb. M. Bledsoe Justice Court Nash Sulphur Motor Co Lee Fines Jndemert E. M. Abernathy H. W. Wells American Indemnity Co W. M. Pegs Fidelity Trust and Pep. Co Maryland W. M. Pegg Coulter Motor Co E. d. Baldwin G. G. Graham Bruce Myers Abner Mize. Co W. B. Johnson M. M. Simpson First National Bank Emma L. Nelson M. E. Bray Daisy D. Blankenship Lucy Black Alias Townsend

Safe robbed at McSwain Theatre offices

Between 5 and 7 Sunday morning the McSwain theatre office was entered and the safe robbed of Saturday receipts for McSwain and its moving picture houses. Entry was gained by prizing the front door and entering via a transom. The safe was damaged and several arrests were made during the investigation.

McSwain Theatre MceSwain Moving Picture Houses

Cave Lights Reveal Ice Age Fauna in Maryland Cave

Smithsonian researchers unveil a cave near Cumberland Maryland as an ice age ark with nearly ninety animal species. The site records climates from tropical to sub Arctic in the Alleghenies while the mixed bones show a long pleistocene tomb across 20 000 centuries.

F. B. Colton Associated Press Washington Cumberland Maryland North America Smithsonian Institution Allegheny Mountains Kentucky Smithsonian C. L. Gazin The

Greater returns for the amount invested

Classified ad notes promising value for money with emphasis on high returns for investors seeking better yields. Mentions selection of options and potential growth prospects for readers considering financial opportunities.

Nicholson to Run Frederick Minister to Make Race for Congress

Frederick Oklahoma December 11 First Presbyterian pastor Rev Moody Nicholson resigned to pursue a seat in Congress from the seventh district He is a former state commander of the American Legion His move follows another declaration by Cordell attorney Sam Massingale for the same race Rep James V McClintic plans re election

Bodies of Pritchards Found After Kidnapping Case

Wichita couple Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pritchard were found shot to death with their bodies hidden under culverts in Oklahoma. Jack Wisdom, accused of killing them, was moved to Hutchinson and later jailed after authorities feared a mob. The tragedy tied to a cross-state investigation involving Kansas and Oklahoma lawmen.

EL Reno Oklahoma Harry Pritchard Wichita Kan Kansas Kingfisher Hutchinson Jack Wisdom Pritchard Mrs. Pritchard Bison Wisdom National Guard William H. Murray W. W. Burkett A. H. Adam Cedarvale Marcus Pritchard Walsh Colo Pritchards Wellington Kaw Buck Smith Jay

Earle Wynekoop Freed of Charge in Murder Case

Chicago dispatch reports Earle Wynekoop, widow Rheta Wynekoop's husband, cleared of an accessory murder charge as evidence failed to support the accusation. The case shifts to his mother Dr. Alice L. Wynekoop, indicted for murder in the same killing with trial set for January.

Chicago Earle Wynekoop Rheta Charles 58 Dougherty Jay A. Schiller Earle Alice L. Wynekoop

Roosevelt Seeks More Funds to Extend CCC Programs

President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for continuing civil conservation corps funding for another year. The program has employed over 300,000 men in 1,500 camps, developing 600 million acres of timberland and supporting families with cash allowances. Officials note indirect benefits include widespread employment and future-use infrastructure.

United States C. P. Williamson Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Congress Civilian Conservation Corps

Roosevelt Greets American Farmers at Chicago Convention

President Roosevelt told the American Farm Bureau Federation in Chicago that the nation is on the way to progress but urged continued cooperation with the administration’s program for a controlled agriculture. Edward A. O’Neal pledged to back the Roosevelt agricultural program the NRA and the monetary policy.

Chicago Roosevelt American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Farmers of America Edward A. O'Neal Federation

Two Transcontinental Air Lines planes crash in Alleghenies

In Portage Pennsylvania two weathered mail planes of Transcontinental and Western Airways crashed in heavy snow. Pilot Gene Burford of Columbus and Harold G. Andrews of New York bailed out safely. Andrews reached Roaring Springs, Blair County, later reported by phone.

Portage Andrews Cresson Roaring Springs Harrisburg Blairsville Allegheny William Penn Highway Burford TWA Pittsboro’s Transcontinental Western Air Lines Gene Burford Columbus Harold G. Andrews New York Blair County Newark Pittsburgh Prurford

Ashurst proposes tax on government bond income

Washington reports Sen. Ashurst argues the 16th amendment already authorizes taxing income from government securities and could cover federal bonds. He says legislation could achieve the same result without a constitutional amendment, while opponents cite the Ways and Means subcommittee finding a constitutional change would be necessary.

Washington Ashurst D-Ariz Congress Judiciary Committee Borah R-Ida House Ways and Means Subcommittee

Reckless driving warned in Lind Washington Leader

The Lind Washington Leader condemns daily driving hazards describing passing on curves as a national tragedy and a menace to lives. It notes ongoing efforts to reduce highway accidents while warning the public about dangerous driving habits.

Slaughter Industrial News Review Lind Washington

Change of venue in banking case to Lincoln county court

Newton Douglas president of the defunct First National Bank of McLaud was granted a venue change for trial in Lincoln county by the Pottawatomie county district court. His brother H T Douglas president of Shawnee National Bank also got a venue change. Both indicted for violations of state banking laws tied to the failure of Maud State Bank and Canadian Valley Bank of Asher. Trials likely moved to Lincoln county term starting January 15.

Shawnee Newton Douglas First National Bank of Lincoln County District Court

Girl Seriously Hurt by Automobile in Fort Smith

Eleven year old Iona Berryhill of Stigler Oklahoma lies in critical condition after being struck by a car driven by Bert Moore of Stigler while returning home from Nazarene church. She has been unconscious since arrival at a Fort Smith hospital.

Fort Smith Ark Iona Berryhill Etna Berryhill Stigler Okla Berryhill Bert Moore Nazarene

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