Holding Life Sacred Sunday School Lesson in Ada
The Ada Weekly News prints a Sunday School lesson titled Holding Life Sacred for Feb. 4. It cites Genesis 1 27 31 I Corinthians 6 19 20 and II Corinthians 6 16 71, urging a return to the sacredness of human life amid war and violence, and warning against evils that harm body and soul. The author W E G discusses why peace and moral renewal require deeper life sanctity beyond treaties.
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Abraham
Lot
God
Tian
Cain
Abel
Talking About a Silent Threat Syphilis in Public Discourse
An editorial notes the lingering taboo around syphilis hinders treatment and public health. It cites estimates from the American Social Hygiene Association suggesting five percent infected, with higher suggested ranges, and argues for compulsory testing and routine medical visits to prevent severe later stages.
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American Social Hygiene Association, Inc
Dewey Tops GOP Field As New England Tour Sparks Support
Dewey remains the leading Republican candidate with strong New England crowds. He attacks the New Deal as defeatist and argues spending curbs private investment, but critics urge him to present concrete plans. The Christian Science Monitor notes he must detail how to spur honest business while maintaining essential regulation.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
New England
Dewey
Christian Science Monitor
Congress Faces Budget Tug of War Between Committees
Senate and House committees race to trim outlays and save taxpayers money. The pattern follows initial cuts then potential reinstatement or increases to the total appropriation. Unclear phrases reference garbled has records of unclear names.
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Senate
House
Congress
Ada Retail Trade High In December Oklahoma Rank
Ada ranked ninth among Oklahoma cities in total December retail trade based on sales tax returns. Oklahoma City led, with Tulsa close behind. Muskogee placed third, Enid fourth, Bartlesville fifth, Shawnee sixth, and Ponca City seventh by a narrow margin. Seminole edged Ada to eighth. Ada outpaced Lawton, Chickasha, and Ardmore. Pontotoc County totals included Ada with 12021.12 from a 14219.06 state pool.
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Oklahoma Tax Commission
Ada
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Muskengee
Enid
Bartlesville
Shawnee
Ponca City
Seminole
Lawton
Chickasha
Ardmore
Okmulgee
Wewoka
Guthrie
Blackwell
Pontotoc County
Embargo Question Arises Over Cotton Exports to Japan
Editorial notes Congress may embargo raw material shipments to Japan after Japan’s commercial treaty ends. It questions moral aims and effectiveness, citing Japan as a large cotton buyer and the risk of hurting southern sales. Warns any embargo must be carefully considered and not used to police global morals. Also humor about movie actresses and jewelry thefts.
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Cordell Bull
Hull
Wallace
Congress
Japan
Hollywood
Better Negro School Building It Is For Ada
The Ada area moves toward a larger brick school for colored children, with wrecking of the old junior high to begin, and possible transport of Ada district Negro students to the city school. Broiler industry eyed as a cash crop for nearby farms, while old age pension debates and political speeches draw commentary. Southeastern Oklahoma forecasts prosperity after years of drought and boll weevils, urging renewed farming programs and business pickup.
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Ada
C. Dan Procter
Ron Stephens
Northwest
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Southeastern Oklahoma
Cost of living barely shifts as war begins
As war erupted in Europe, many feared prices would rise. Official figures show the cost of living in this country, measured year to year, was six tenths of a percent lower in December than the prior December, indicating virtually no impact from the war on domestic prices.
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Europe
Governor Long Faces Looming Defeat In Louisiana
The prediction notes that Governor Long’s legislative session in Louisiana is unlikely to avert defeat. While some measures may win public favor, the ongoing stigma of the Long dictatorship is deemed too strong to mask with late year legislation. The statesman focuses on the next generation rather than the upcoming election, yet the article suggests votes will likely not materialize.
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Long
Louisiana
County commissioners urged to maintain fair grounds buildings
The Daily Ardmoreite notes concern over Carter county commissioners neglecting fair grounds buildings. It warns that unpainted and unrepaired structures are unsafe and may deter stockmen from showing stock, urging action to preserve the county fair’s reputation and future.
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Ardmoreite
Carter County
Kansas lawyer notes fewer disputes and out of court settlements
A Kansas lawyer observes Kansans have fewer disputes or settle disputes out of court. He adds no moral is drawn, but finds the trend interesting. The text then shifts to Massachusetts and water, joking about floods and a New England surplus, preferring modest quantities of water.
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Kansas
Massachusetts
New England
Liberals Realize Stalinist Atrocities After Nazi Pact
A reflective editorial notes former U S liberal allies like John Haynes Holmes admitting they erred in supporting the Soviet Union. It recounts betrayals, purges, kulaks, and camps, and concludes that immoral means cannot yield moral ends despite good aims. It also surveys football participation in Oklahoma and Oregon’s designation of the Douglas fir as state tree.
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Russia
U. S
Soviet Republic
Adolf Hitler
John Haynes Holmes
Community Church
New York
Town Hall
Joe Stalin
Red
Finland
Stalin
Kremlin
Rosstalin
Mr. Holmes
Oregon
Pacific Slope
Canada
Mexico
Convict Work Gloves Spark Dispute Over Treatment
Mrs. Bassett voices concern that Granite convicts lack gloves while laboring. The speaker recalls harsh youth experiences breaking rocks and handling rails without gloves, noting long scars and a critique of the cruel system. The piece argues glove shortages might provoke ridicule from a “he-man” observer.
Honest politics in New York drives honesty metric idea
A New York civic group seeks honesty in politics noting honesty varies by viewpoint. The columnist suggests itemizing movements as honest or dishonest to educate the public. Russellville Arkansas schools will charge tuition starting February as the sole remedy to prevent closures. Oklahoma also faces funding strain affecting schools and expenses.
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New York
Russellville
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Weather pattern hints at coming spring rain for crops
A sequence of dry seasons followed by a cold dry winter suggests eventual rain likely to aid crop growth in the spring and summer. The note implies moisture buildup will improve growing conditions after the dry spell.
Oklahoma school aid eyed by diverting highway funds
Oklahoma school leaders proposed diverting one third of highway revenue to the general fund to protect the 11.5 million dollars in school aid while highway taxes remain the state’s main income. Gov. Leon Phillips opposed the idea as officials note tax shifts could ease school funding without higher taxes.
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Ernest M. Hill
General Revenue Fund
A. L. Crabl
Phillips Highway Commission
Sandy Singleton
Frank €. Carter
Willkie Says He Won’t Run for President
Willkie told Wooster friends he has received thousands of letters urging him to seek the presidency but he will not run. He says he could accept if nominated without strings but would not campaign for delegates or make two sided statements, valuing his independence. He has tangled with New Deal agencies, especially the TVA.
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Wooster
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corp
Willkie
Utilities
New Deal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Hangovers Prove Stubborn Defying Medical Aid
A Los Angeles report cites a Western Sectional Convention talk by an anonymous chief physician for a steamship company. He says medical science offers few remedies for hangovers and lists advice: drink good liquor diluted with water, steam, an alkali, bicarbonate, a sleeping tablet, and self discipline, but admits little more is known.
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Los Angeles
American College of Surgeons
Oil Production In U S Has Decline
Tulsa report shows weekly U S oil output fell 3,284 barrels to 3,641,308 for the week ended Jan 27, with state results including Michigan down to 63,824 and California slipping to 611,750 while Texas rose to 1,366,884 and Oklahoma up to 430,125.
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Tulsa
United States
Oi and Gas Journal
Iuinvis
Michigan
California
Kansas
East Texas
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Eastern
Rocky Mountain Area
Winter Weather Hits Florida Crops and Looms Over Aid
Retreating frost in Florida caused extensive damage to citrus and vegetables across multiple states. Deaths were reported, while federal surveys and aid were being discussed. The Florida citrus commission planned a meeting to address multi state crop losses and projected overall farm damage.
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Lakeland
Fila
Florida
Washington
Florida Citrus Commission
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Mobile
Baldwin
Woman Millionaire Busy In France
Boston reports Mrs. Larz Anderson 63, renowned socialite and philanthropist, has received U S and French permission to raise funds for canteens for anti aircraft troops defending Paris. She previously organized canteens in Washington and France, served with the Red Cross, helped wounded soldiers, and earned Croix de Guerre and other honors.
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Boston
Europe
Paris
Larz Anderson
U. S. State Department
Sugar Policy Split: Cut Production and Expand Output
Washington officials told the House Appropriations Committee that the agriculture department both restricts sugar production and seeks ways to expand output. Dr. Joshua Bernhardt said under the 1937 sugar act most cane and beet growers received benefit payments for cutting production, while the Bureau of Plant Industry urged exploring greater domestic production potentials.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
House Appropriations Committee
Joshua Bernhardt
Agriculture Sub-Committee
Bureau of Plant Industry
Kidnap Robbery Suspects Sought in Tulsa Night Crime
Tulsa police held a 14 year old son of an oil man and sought two other youths from prominent families in a kidnapping robbery of a Tulsa couple. A captured boy was seized by detectives Wooley and Housesus, while another fled into woods along Riverside Drive. The victims, Mr and Mrs Harold James, were forced to cruise in their car for miles before being robbed and released.
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Tulsa
UPI
W. E Wooley
Roy Housesus
Riverside Drive
Harold James
Trilsa
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