Defense Force Prepares For Expected Raid
Tokyo reports from February 23 indicate seven Chinese warplanes bombed Formosa, marking the empire’s first air raid. The attackers struck Tathoku and Shinchiku, causing casualties among civilians while anti-aircraft drills begin in Tokyo and Yokohama.
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Tonyo
Thurs
Domei
Fukuoka
Kyushu
Tokyo
Formosa
Japan
China
Hanegchow
Shimonoseki
Tathoku
Shinchiku
Imperial Airforce
Yokohama
Aihaku
Hongkong
Taihoku
Shimchiku
Shinchilu
Bom
Kagoshima
Satsuma
Green Revokes Labor Charter Over Politics
President William Green revokes the Pennsylvania state AF of L charter, saying 499,000 loyal members cannot be led by self appointed labor leaders seeking political power. He cites John L Lewis and CIO associates aiming to tighten influence in Pennsylvania.
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Washington
William Green
American Federaton of Labor
Pennsylvania State Federation
AF of L
Green
John L. Lewis
CIO
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City
Puneral
Mustang
Cleo Smith
Musy
Dang
Deadline Set For March Tax Assessments
The deadline to complete tax assessments is March 1, with a $1 per assessment penalty after. Half goes to the district school fund and half to the road fund. Many property owners remain unassessed and no more trips will be made to county points. The office stayed open despite the holiday and multiple assessments were recorded. Owners must apply for the homestead exemption to receive it.
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George Washington
Senator Lee's Draft Wealth Bill Faces Departmental Opposition
In Washington the army navy and treasury opposed Senator Lee's plan to draft national wealth in wartime. They warn forced loans would hinder morale and delay, while Treasury Secretary Morgenthau favors eliminating profits but doubts the bill's methods. Lee argues war requires full national effort and wealth is government property during invasion. The bill would have the president census wealth and issue bonds for total funds with individuals required to buy shares.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Treasury
Lee
D. Okla
Johnsn
Senate
Military Affairs
War Department
Lee) Hill
Navy Department
Morgenthau
L&e
Clark Held For Armed Robbery
Miller Clark pleaded not guilty at arraignment on robbery with firearms in W L Reed justice court. Preliminary hearing scheduled for 2 pm Friday. Complaint says he entered Frank Carter's room in the colored section and, with two guns, forced Carter to surrender his receiver. He was arrested by city police Monday. The men deny kinship.
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Miller Clark
Justice Court
W. L. Reed
Frank Carter
Ada News
Senate Passes Emergency Relief Bill Back for Action
A 67 to 1 Senate vote sent the 250 million emergency relief bill back to the House for action on amendments. Senate changes would exempt the appropriation from Woodrum year distribution provisions and remove a citizenship relief clause. The House adjourned after a brief session as lawmakers eyed a conference to resolve differences. Secretary Perkins reported January employment fell by 1.3 million non agricultural workers, with wages down by nearly 20 million weekly since December, as overall unemployment rises.
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Washington
Senate
House
Baily
D. N. Car
Perkins
Paul ¥. McNutt
Philippines
McNutt
Indiana
Roosevelt
Far East
White House
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Charges Filed In Robbery Of Case
A burglary in the second degree charge was filed in the justice court of A W Olive Wednesday against three men for the robbery of Argo's Case in the 400 block of North Broadway early Saturday. Named defendants are Jack Abbott Cliff Baily and John Shipley. Taxi driver R J Hayes released from county jail says he was a victim of circumstances and no charges will be filed against Ira. The trio allegedly broke into the cafe took a cigarette machine then destroyed the machine after driving west in a taxi. some cigarettes were recovered.
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Justice Court
A. W. Olive
Argo
North Broadway
Jack Abbott
Cliff Baily
John Shipley
R. J. Hayes
W. W. Stanfield
Stanfield
Hayes
Ira
Ada
Pensions Scandal Hearing Flays Oklahoma Plan
Federal officials accuse Oklahoma of pension malfeasance with checks sent to deceased beneficiaries and $685 121 in benefits paid without proper eligibility proof. Investigators report policy confusion and county compliance issues as Oklahoma officials defend speed of corrections. Congressmen push for investigation as hearings proceed. Standley to face federal embezzlement trial tomorrow in Norman.
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Social Security Board
Oklahoma
Washington
Henry J. Denton
Public Welfare
Denton
Oklahoma Cty
Pi—Cherlas S$. Standley
City National Bank of
Norman
Federal District Court
Honest Man Is Discovered Accepts Ten Dollar Reward
TEMPLE Texas Feb 25 A man named W F Lowery lost a pocket book containing over 100 and several checks. Ben Gilliam a60 who had been out of work for two years found the book and refused a reward saying the money is yours not mine. Lowery persuaded him to accept 10 for finding it.
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Gilliam
Lowery Faily
Aged Missionary Dr M L Butler Dies in Okmulgee
Dr M L Butler 78 long time Oklahoma Methodist minister died here after a heart attack. A missionary to Indians since 1880 he served 17 years as secretary of Indian Mission Conference and held pulpits in Chickasha Vinita Muskogee Oklahoma City and Lawton districts. Survived by widow and three daughters Mrs John Allen Mrs Ralph Bilison and Mrs E P Kilgore.
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Okmulgee
M. L. Butler
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Indian Territory
theMethodist Church
South
Butler
Indian Mission Conference
Bristow
Chickasha
Vinita
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
Lawton
John Allen
Ralph M. Bilison
BE. P. Kilgore
Cis
New Disney Park Site Sought Near Orrand River Basin
The state planning board tentatively chose 20 acres near the Orrand River basin town for a park to give Disney more room to grow. Secretary Tom Gammig announced the plan but protests led officials to seek an alternate site adjacent to Disney for reconsideration.
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Oklahoma City
Disney
Tom Gammig
State Planning and Resources Board
Orrand River
Condimnation
America Pays Tributes To Washington On His Birthday
Americans marked the 206th anniversary of George Washington with parades open-air meetings and ceremonies across the nation. War veterans wreath ceremonies in New York, naval cadets fired a 21-gun salute at Annapolis, and citizens gathered at Washington monuments and historic sites from Fredericksburg to Morristown. Governors and patriotic societies hosted events as thousands joined in tributes to the first president.
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George Washington
Rators
United States
New York
Sub-Treasury
Washington
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Fredericksburg
Winchester
House of Burgesses
Sons of the Revolution
Baltimore
Charles F. Hurley
Massachusetts
Boston
Arullerompany
Faneuil Hall
Glenn Frank
Republican Program Committee
McKinley Association
Waterbury
Conn
Allen Woman Suffers Minor Injuries After Ada Auto Crash
Mrs. Viole Tinsley of Allen was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after a collision on a small bridge 12 miles east of Ada around 7:15 Tuesday evening. Passengers included Paul Miller and Corinne Reynolds of Allen. the other driver was Clevie Jackson of Ada. Attendants said injuries were scratches and likely discharge today.
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Viole Tinsley
Allen
Ada
Paul Miller
Corinne Reynolds
Clevie Jackson
Harrell Named To OU Regents Board
Lowrey Harrell of Ada has been appointed by Governor Marland to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents for a seven year term beginning March 29. He will succeed Malcolm Rosser Jr. of Mauskogee and recently served as president of the state university Alumni Association. He leads the Ada Chamber of Commerce and is a partner in the law firm Busby Harrell and Trice.
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Lowrey Harrell
Ada
Oklahoma University
Harrell
Busby, Harrell and Trice
Small Amounts Of Money Cause Lots Of Trouble
A dispute over small sums led to two arrests and a hospital visit in a colored district incident Wednesday night. Ora Lee accused Iola Clark of taking a dime after a drop knife wound occurred, with Iola treated and Ora jailed. Dewey Eastman and Louis Dunn clashed over a 30 cent debt, three shots were fired, Dewey jailed, Louis fled.
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Ora Lee
Iola Clark
Iola
Ora
Dewey Eastman
Louis Dunn
Dewey
Louis
Judge W. C. Hughes Suffers Stroke
Hon W. C. Hughes near Ada has had a severe stroke Sunday night and was reported no better Tuesday. He remains conscious most of the time but in serious condition. His Oklahoma City daughter Mrs J K McIntyre and husband have arrived, another daughter Mrs William Morton and family were expected from St Joseph.
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W. C. Hughes
Ada
J. K. McIntyre
Oklahoma City
McIntyre
William Morton
Commonwealth
Southeast Oklahoma Junior Livestock Show Sees 295 Entries
By Wednesday the first annual show scheduled for March 3 to 5 had 295 entries, with more anticipated due to weather delays. Open to 4 H and FFA members, the event offers over 500 in premiums sourced from 12 southeastern counties including McIntosh Seminole Coal Johnston Hughes Atoka and Pontotoc. Entries include 34 lambs 47 steers and 214 hogs, reflecting strong participation from Hughes county and FFA clubs in Konawa Seminole and Stratford.
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FFA
Southeastern
McIntosh
Seminole
Coal
Johnston
Hughes
Atoka
Uinteln
Pottawatomie
Marshall
Uatimer
Garvin
Pontotoc
Hughes County
Konawa
Seminole County
Stratford
Jarvin County
Calvin
Senate shelves anti lynching bill amid relief bill push
The Senate shelved the anti lynching bill to take up the $250 million emergency relief appropriation. The move ended a 29 day filibuster by Southern lawmakers and aimed to free time for further relief and budget measures.
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Lob Blanks, Jr
Feller
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Speen
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Great Britain
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London
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Townsend
Social Security Administration
America
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Uns
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Wagner
Connally
D-Tex
Isate Wagner
Res Tet
Bone
Wash
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LaFollette
Wis
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