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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
4
The Met faces a funding crunch as old endowments shrink and new donors rise. The public shows growing support from everyday opera lovers, as outdoor productions prove opera remains viable. The prospect of shared ownership by common patrons offers financial stability for the iconic company.
Collier's Weekly backs anti lynching critique arguing low 1939 lynching figures undermine reform. The piece urges continuing civic education over broad federal action. It notes Supreme Court power, and reflects on local taxation and rural stock interests as spring topics. It praises Spokane Progress 1940 edition highlighting Grand Coulee dam.
The lesson argues reality in faith rests on deeds over words, using parables about a Samaritan, two sons, unfaithful servants, and a rejected builder stone to show true religion is shown by actions, not mere profession, urging consistent charity and justice in daily life.
The Daily Ardmoreite summarizes opposition to a graduated land tax as farmers face soil depletion and need larger pasture. Proponents claim it would break up large holdings, but critics argue it would block cattle expansion, limit access to land for cash buyers, and hamper Oklahoma’s cattle and agricultural edge.
The article previews Paul V. McNutt’s Oklahoma City visit on February 22. It notes efforts by McNutt backers in the state, speculation over Hull Garner and other southern candidates, and potential responses to John L. Lewis. It frames the event as a pivotal moment since the Civil War for a southern candidate.
The piece argues that John L. Lewis and William Green may bless or withhold labor’s support, shaping candidate fortunes. It notes intra union feuds weaken labor’s political power, urging CI O and AFL leaders to unite or risk losing influence in future elections.
Clyde Muchmore of the Ponca City News warns that many government bureaus and commissions are expanding federal power. He argues for states rights and private initiative to protect the oil industry from federalization led by President Roosevelt. He cites southern governors resisting centralization and urges action to halt the trend.
The piece notes that Finnish tactics push hungry Russian soldiers to desert and enter Finnish territory for bread. It asserts hunger weakens allegiance and that using hunger as a lure is a common, often successful wartime strategy when the starving are convinced they face no deadly trap.
The piece argues for continued foreign and domestic capital to fund a broad industrial expansion, noting depreciation methods as a clue to lower rates. It highlights ten million homes needing modernization, a stadium project in East Central, potential political bids by William H. Murray, rising independent voters, and public concerns on road safety, water supply, and economic vigor.
Oil drilling update shows multiple wells in the BeBee pool area progressing at various depths. Delaney No 1 Phoenix near 35-5N-4E 2,680 feet. No 2 offset near 36-5N-4E. Summers and others report depths around 93,226 feet in nearby sections. Wells in Konawa, Francis, and Allen areas continue drilling with depths ranging from 93,226 feet to 2,645 feet.
Oklahoma City February 6 The state supreme court appears to allow aged persons to appeal when assistance is denied by the Public Welfare Commission and county welfare board. The court ordered re entry of George M Thompson Pawnee County resident to the old age assistance rolls for $11 a month. The state argued Thompson should appeal to the welfare commission saying a victory would open a flood of lawsuits and require more assistant attorneys general to defend.
Earl Browder, jailed Communist leader, lost 12 674 to 3 011 in New York fourteenth district, with voter eligibility blocked by residence and felon disenfranchisement. M Michael Edelstein, a Tammany Democrat, won the seat once held by Democrat William Siravich amid Roosevelt alignment.
Two Pi-Two officials told the supreme court it is entirely possible the general revenue fund will end the fiscal year without a deficit. D Dunn and L D Melton challenged an estimate by State Auditor Frank Carter that the fund would run into the red by at least 6 599 069 dollars. The affidavit was filed in a suit to force non payable cashable warrants against the depleted general fund in anticipation of collections. Farmers union delegates from eight northwestern counties met in Helena and commended Carter for his stance.
MEMPHIS Tenn Feb 6 The lower Mississippi River's worst ice jam of this century loosened its grip on steamer traffic and freight movement as frigid conditions eased and vessels resumed passage along the river today.
Washington February 6 1971 President Garner casts his first senate vote in six years to back economy motives by breaking a 34 34 tie. He trims 1 178 739 from the civil aviation authority funds and backs further cuts from the independent offices bill. The day ends with a 39 30 committee cut of 50 000 and passage of the 57 541 300 deficiency bill sending it to the White House. The House backs a 2 285 010 reduction in requests for State Commerce Justice and federal courts.
Oklahoma City February 2. Mr J Dunn of the state tax commission said about $950000 or more would be released to the general fund early next week. Claims are paid in order of receipt with first payrolls, then purchase orders, then school aid. The release should cover the first payroll and purchase claims totaling about $320000 and also provide for many school aid claims.
Vessels moved cautiously as white capped floes jammed the river. A jagged ice belt stretched from St. Louis to Friar Point, crushing wharves and puncturing boats. Memphis crews waited for Gayoso Bend and Caruthersville to clear, enabling steamers to reach St. Louis. The Illinois with 10 barges survived a five mile toss, its crew of 33 icebound 13 days, cargo valued at about $1,000,000.
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