Ford sees 1940 as promising year for American youth
Detroit December 30 Henry Ford urged that the coming year offers rich opportunity for youths finishing school. He said energetic young people can find places, starting on farms or in industry, learning new farming methods, then moving to own land as industrial demand grows. He predicted good business in 1940 and rising confidence in America’s future.
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John B. Doolin Leader and Democratic Power Dies
John B. Doolin 60 Northwest political and financial figure died of heart disease in Wichita Kansas after a weeklong illness. He led Oklahoma Democrats locally, served as state game warden 1910 13 and was once linked to a national committeeman post. Burial preparations set for Alva after his body is moved there.
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John
Doolin
Democratic Party
Oklahoma
Wichita
Kas
John B. Jr
James
University of Oklahoma
Katy Discontinues Muskogee Service
Tulsa dispatch reports the Katy will end passenger service between Tulsa Osage and Muskogee after December 21. Mrs. M. C. Williams will ride the last run to Muskogee, having rode the first Katy trip in 1903. Old No. 37 will make final runs toward Osage and Muskogee as travel declines.
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Okla
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Here
Edison Named Secretary of Navy in Roosevelt Move
President Roosevelt advancing Charles Edison to secretary of the navy ends cabinet delay after the death of Claude Swanson. Edison has led the navy department as acting head for about six months and will face Senate confirmation after Congress reconvenes.
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UPI
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Navy appoints new assistant secretary after Roosevelt death
The assistant secretary position is filled by a veteran businessman who led Edison industries. He joins the navy at the president's urging following the death of Assistant Secretary Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, stepping into a role defined by prior service and broad corporate ties.
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Henry Latrobe Roosevelt
Construction Of Children’s Home Near Ada Aims March Completion
Reverend Roland C. King of Trinity Baptist notes the Berean Children's Home six miles north of Ada on highway 99 should finish about March 15. Basic unit due January 3% with roofing to start soon, thanks to Pontotoc county volunteers from Allen, Francis, Roff, Fitlstown and Ada. Local workers have drilled two wells, carpenters and painters pledged materials. 27 entrance applications filed. contributions include cows and a large radio. appeal for mattresses and bed supplies continues.
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Ada
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Francis
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Fitlstown
Reverend King
Two Charged With Livestock Theft Plead No Guilty
Alen Crawley aged 19 and Raymone Golden aged 22, youths from near Bebec, pleaded not guilty in Judge A W Oliver's justice court to livestock larceny. They were arrested after sheriff investigators linked a red jersey heifer stolen October 19 from Earl Rose near Walnut Grove to a sale at a Maple Park feed lot via Oklahoma City two days later. Bond set at 2000 each. Crawley released after posting. Preliminary hearing tentatively set for January 18.
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Bebec
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State Jersey Club Will Meet Here
The state Jersey cattle club will hold its annual meeting in Ada. The Jersey breeders association meets each year on the second Wednesday of January to elect officers and transact club business. The state meeting was held last year in Bristow. It is estimated automotive taxes this year will total about 1,600,000,090.
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Bristow
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Hitler predicts a 1940 Nazi victory in new year message
BERLIN December 30 Adolf Hitler declared a new war aim and forecast a German victory in 1940 calling the western powers intent on replacing Versailles with a greater injustice. He insisted on a decisive military outcome and warned that war inciters would lose arms to Germany. He attacked the enemy resolve to destroy Germany and denounced Poland’s reconstruction as uprooting national socialism.
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Pontotoc County Schools Finances Now Stable
Pontotoc County finances are reported in good condition with Vanoss County schools facing only a brief delay. County superintendent Rey Stegall said Saturday night that a secondary aid payment in January will let Vanoss catch up on salaries, though Pontotoc and other districts have seen payroll delays due to budget approvals.
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Rey Stegall
Oklahoma
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Stegall
Driver's License Deadline Moved Back One Month
The deadline for 1940 driver licenses has been extended to February 1, per the Associated Press. Pontotoc county tag agent T. J. Chambless, not officially notified in time, notes 9,000 licenses already issued with about 6,000 more needed. The state Public Safety Department extended the deadline from January 1, with exams required for those who miss the new date. A 1940 license can be obtained for 30 cents if the applicant carries a 1939 license.
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Associated Press
T. J. Chambless
Pontotoc County
Chambless
State Department of Public Safety
Small Girl Struck By Automobile Here
Three year old Joyce Ann Luton, daughter of Lester Luton of 715 West 15th, was injured when struck by a car at 12th and Stockton Saturday at 7 45 PM. Hospital attendants reported head bruises but said her condition was not dangerous. She ran into the street while accompanying her father on a shopping trip.
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Stockton
Joyce Ann
Lester Luton
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Improved Business Conditions May Solve Some Of Congress' Problems
Washington reports that better business prospects could ease unemployment relief pressures and tax debates as Congress convenes. Revenue forecasts rise to about 4.2 billion, narrowing the deficit to 2-3 billion. House to push major appropriations and face anti-lynching debate. Senate to handle nominations and minor bills.
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James Roosevelt to head new studio in 1940
Hollywood reports that James Roosevelt son of the president will head a new motion picture company. In its first year the firm plans to produce two pictures, creating jobs and signaling a busy start for the venture amid the 1940 film industry outlook.
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Fitzhugh Girls Lose Close One to Tuska
Tuska Girls outplayed Fitzhugh for a slim early lead and held on to win 92 to 23 Thursday night. Fitzhugh briefly surged late in the fourth, but a decisive basket by Ball sealed Tuska’s victory. The Fitzhugh team hosts Waranuck3 this Saturday as they prep for the district tournament in Durant in January.
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Fitzhugh
BE. C. Authority Upheld By Court
United States circuit court of appeals upheld the Securities Commission's power to publish a portion of a corporation's profit and loss statements. The American Sumatra Tobacco Company, owner of about 3,509 acres across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Georgia and Florida with NYSE listing, sought to overturn the disclosure decision.
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Quake Death Toll Mounts To New High
ANKARA Dec 29 AP A mounting death toll in earthquake stricken Anatolia raised officials estimate of total dead toward 50,000 as hunger cold and disease added new perils for survivors. Relief trains rushed aid while blocked roads and blizzards slowed help.
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FDR Jr and Wife Injured in Auto Accident
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr and his wife Ethel Du Pont were injured in an automobile accident near Paris Virginia about 23 miles east of Winchester. They were admitted to a Winchester hospital with head lacerations but neither appeared seriously hurt. The couple had attended a party at the Scaleby estate near Purcellville Virginia hosted by Kenneth N Gilpin. A state trooper said the car rear ended a truck on a dark slippery highway between 5 and 6 am. Roosevelt is a law student at the University of Virginia and the Roosevelts reside in Charlottesville.
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Condition of C. J. Webb Improves At Local Hospital
Ada Oklahoma reports 18 year old C. J. Webb of Ada High School improved after hospitalization for a ruptured appendix. Webb, son of W. T. Webb, was taken to hospital December 20 after falling ill during the basketball season. Hospital attendants say he was seriously ill but is now improved.
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Trees Are Just Another Crop Across Oklahoma
Extension notes advise fruit trees as crop worthy of care with late fall to early winter planting. Plant with deep wide holes, not more than two inches deeper than nursery, mulch lightly, and space trees by species from 30 to 85 feet. Tie or lean seedlings into the prevailing wind to reduce wind damage.
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D.C
Oklahoma
Still Chance For New Safety Record
Chicago dispatch reports the National Traffic Council notes traffic deaths for the first 11 months of 1939 were 1 percent under the 1935 comparison and hint December totals may surpass 1938's 32,400. The waning year could beat last year’s highway fatalities if the trend continues.
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National Trafic Council
Highway Patrol Transfers Change Station in Ada Area
Highway Patrolman Bob Simpson said Saturday he has been transferred to Pawhuska and will likely leave this week for his new station. He will be relieved by Melvin Robertson from Pontotoc in Johnston county, now working in the Pawhuska area. Simpson has served in Ada for a year and a half, with Dudley Lester and Ralph Thompson remaining on duty.
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Ralph Thompson
Not Christmas Not Snow But Mighty White Scene
The article describes a Saturday morning scene where frost replaced snow to create a striking Yuletide display. Ada receives a carefully crafted cold-weather tableau as frost yields dramatic visuals, contrasting with the season's expectations. Friday's high reached forty and temperatures fell to nineteen overnight.
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Parole Revoked for Jess Hicks in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City January 2. Governor Phillips revoked the parole of Jess Hicks who is held in Pontotoc county on two forgery charges. Hicks was convicted of second degree burglary and sentenced to two years at McAlester. Committed July 13, 1920, paroled four months later. County Attorney Carl Loss Wad dington of Pontotoc county wrote that he was advised a Benton county Texas sheriff held a warrant for forgery. Hicks faces trial at the next term of district court. Nine first offenders in Granite reformitory were granted jail credit making them eligible for release this month.
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Republicans Hint Surprises Ahead For Demo Rivals
Washington dispatch reports Republicans hint early 1940 campaign surprises as a warm up for the presidential race. Officials say the party will fight issue by issue with a growing war chest and a broad slate of topics, targeting deficits, spending, taxation, farm policy, and trade.
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White House
Republican War Chest
Doctor Dafoe May Step Down From Dionne Guardians
Dr Allan Roy Dafoe, longtime guardian and physician to the Dionne quintuplets, reportedly resigns as guardian while insisting formal confirmation is needed. Premier Hepburn notes retirement depends on Dafoe, who remains the quint’s personal doctor.
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Ont
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Mitchell Hepburn
St. Thomas
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Hepburn
Dionne
Glen Peck Bound Over For Trial On Drunk Driving
Glen Peck a 35 year old Ada WPA foreman bound over to district court for trial on a charge of drunk driving after a preliminary hearing in justice court. The state offered testimony. Bond set at 1009 dollars had not been posted. The complaint says he drove under the influence on highway 19 a quarter mile northwest of Ada near the December 9 accident that injured Delois Jean Jones four. He was not on WPA duty at the time.
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Peck
Ada
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Eugene Jones
WPA
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