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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

3

Bailey Heads West in Wishful Morning Dream of Ranch Life

Thomas A Bailey wakes with rare cheer on a New Mexico ranch after considering a drastic life shift from New York to rural freedom. He imagines bringing Miss Ronnie Bailey west and pursuing riding, coffee, and a simpler pace as Fabian arranges breakfast and horses. A telegram to Miss Ronnie triggers a flurry of travel plans across Camden and a Paris connection with Andre Girardeau.

Thomas A. Bailey New York Senor Bailey Fabian Mr. Bailey New Mexico Texas Chihuahua Arizona Ronnie

Dude College Dream Moves Ronnie and Andre in New Mexico

Ronnie Bailey receives a telegram about her transfer to Pueblo A a ranch village nicknamed Dude College founded in 1930. She plans to go this fall while Andre Girodeau and her father discuss her future. In New York Andre inspects his apartment and sends a discreet postcard.

Andre Vassar Pueblo A Deemy Aikin Sue Travers New Mexico Dude College York Daddy Bailey Ronnie Thomas A. Bailey Andre Girardeau Gotham Pueblo University Dade College Washington

Ronnie Bailey arrives at Pueblo University amid danger in New Mexico

Ronica Bailey, daughter of financier Thomas A Bailey, travels to Pueblo University New Mexico to begin studies after a dramatic New York life. She tours the rugged ranch country by monoplane when five armed men open fire, nearly wounding her during a close aerial encounter.

Ronica Pueblo University New Mexico Ronnie Europe

Got Coryza Maybe Pfeiffer's Did It

City health chief Dr. Cheatwood warned that running noses may signal flu. He described symptoms such as severe head and backache, prostration, and fever, and advised bed rest and calling a doctor.

Coryza Pfeiffer's Pfeiffer R. Cheatwood Ada Valley View Hospital Cheatwood Great Britain Oklahoma

Eye Witness Tells Of Wreckage Of Mussolini Hopes For Conquest

British forces at Sidi Barrani in Egypt describe the destruction of Mussolini’s conquest plans. Italian supplies, vehicles, munitions, and fortifications litter the desert as the British capture Sidi Barrani after three days of fighting. Italian commander Gallino was captured.

Mussolini Sidibarrani Egypt Benito Mussolini Sidi Barrani Nibeiwa Sidi Baru Pietro Maletti Mmar Here Summar Sidi Barri Maktila Gallino

Cotton seed cakes fuel Egyptian railways replaces coal

Cotton fields replace coal as locomotive fuel in Egypt due to shipping disruptions. Bureau of Mines reports experiments show cotton seed cake used with coal powers engines efficiently and the transstate railroads have contracted for 40 000 tons.

Washington Bureau of Mines Tran State Bureau

Supreme Court Expands Federal Authority Over Hydroelectric Projects

The Supreme Court in a 6 to 2 ruling held the Federal Power Commission may require Appalachian Electric Power to obtain a federal license for dam and power works on the New River near Radford Virginia. Justice Reed delivered the decision with Roberts dissenting. Hughes did not participate.

Washington Supreme Court Reed Federal Power Commission Appalachian Electric Power Company Onew River Radford Justice Roberts McReynolds Hughes

State Hoping For Gunpowder Plant In Oklahoma

Oklahoma officials continue to hold hope for a large gunpowder plant in the tri state area, with a site near Miami, Oklahoma, still considered possible despite earlier doubts. A state Chamber of Commerce official said defense program work has begun and a survey has been sent to defense authorities. The report also lists aims on Bangs disease eradication, seed law revision, and termite and insecticide controls to curb fraud.

Pfeiffer Oklahoma City Pir A. Singletary State Chamber of Commerce Washington Bureau Oklahoma Tri- State Singletary Washington Miami Okla Mississippi River

Scott Names Some Legislative Plans

OKLAHOMA CITY December 14. State board of agriculture president Joe C. Scott announced far reaching proposals for the agriculture and live stock industries would be placed before the 18th legislature. He did not seek new laws but would aid any aiding Oklahoma's agriculture. He predicted licensing and control of dogs statewide to curb stray dogs that kill livestock.

Oklahoma City Joe C. Scott State Board of Agriculure Oklahoma Scott

How to Can Pecans and Save Flavor in Canning

The piece explains pecan canning aims to prevent rancidity by exhausting air and sealing jars. Best canning months are December and January. Three methods are offered: pressure canner at four to five pounds, a slow oven or hot water canner for 15 to 25 minutes, or a slow oven with nuts spread in a pan 1 inch thick.

Martha McPheters Oklahoma A. and M. College

Bad News For Mexicans In Oil Industry Shakeup

A Petroleum Workers Union official said 6,000 of the 18,000 government oil industry employees will be dismissed as Avila Camacho seeks to liquidate a 68,000,000 peso deficit. A union convention appointed a committee to cooperate with the government on the discharges over two to three months, with wage cuts and reduced benefits accompanying the layoffs.

Mexico City Petroleum Workers Union Avila Camacho Indust

National Acreage Goals Set for 1941 Conservation Program

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration released 1941 rates of payment and acreage goals emphasizing soil conservation. Rates mostly match 1940, with increases for soil-building practices and higher funds for conservation efforts in certain crops and areas. Cotton yields and per acre payments are outlined, as are goals in deficit areas to secure home food needs.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration Washington R. M. Evans Washington, D. C Evans

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