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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
1
The editorial argues the New Deal’s constitutional challenges won’t derail democracy as farm reform and bonus plans loom. It notes inflation, price swings, and impounded funds, then discusses oil drilling advances and Italy’s wartime neutrality stance. A San Francisco inheritance dispute case is cited to illustrate money’s corrosive effects.
R. B. Tallant of the Laxton community was bound over to the district court for trial on a charge of wife and child abandonment after a preliminary hearing by Justice A. W. Oliver. He pleaded not guilty and was committed to jail for failure to post a $2,000 appearance bond.
L D Moore, a young Ada man and former sandlot pitcher, filed a city clerk claim for 5100 damages claiming injuries when his car struck a rope blockade across East Fourteenth Street at Turner Avenue. The board of city commissioners passed the claim without action.
Sen Borah views Townsend old age pension plan as sound in some respects yet unworkable. He doubts a $200 monthly grant and notes 80 percent of taxes would hit those earning $2,000 or less. He also says no constitutional changes are needed for social security and labor laws.
Washington reports the House will consider and likely vote Friday on a four hour debate bill for cash bonuses to veterans. The measure, backed by the American Legion VFW and Disabled American Veterans, advances after Ways and Means endorsed cash payment as essential for recovery. Leaders warn against amendments, pledging firm opposition to changes. The bill aims to pay adjusted service certificates to veterans immediately to bolster purchasing power.
Meetings are planned across Pontotoc county by the Southeastern Oklahoma Farmers association formed at Durant. AAA committeemen, after a two day school on the new program, will urge Congress to replace the abolished act with a satisfactory substitute.
Ada residents faced a counterfeit alert after two bogus greenbacks a $20 and a $5 bill were reported to Deputy U S marshal Allen Stanfield. A druggist M A Waits and local man Si Herrin accepted the bills but could not identify the passer. Bankers inspected the notes marking them counterfeit by silk threads and uneven ink.
In Spokane Washington three motorists were fined for speeding in quick succession. The sequence was followed by Lester Ingle who received a ten day jail sentence for driving too slowly.
W P George and an assistant with C M Mays Lumber were en route to the Fitts oil field with a load of rig timbers when a short circuit in the wirth set the truck cab ablaze. Both men escaped unharmed but the truck was burned beyond repair. The Adg fire department saved the rig timbers in the 500 block of East Main street.
Alfred Altman age 12, son of Joseph Altman of Brooklyn, reported missing in Painted Canyon near Indio California. Governess Miriam Reed, 24, said she drove into the canyon with her brother Charles and Morgan Renicke to hunt diamonds when Alfred wandered off. Deputies continued search as morning daylight broke.
A J Martin was bound over to charge of grand larceny after a preliminary hearing before Justice A W Oliver. An appearance bond of 2900 dollars was set. Martin is charged with stealing a purse containing about 100 dollars from W M Milstead of Fitzhugh and pleaded not guilty.
The state welfare board allotted 40150 in relief funds to 24 Oklahoma counties to aid 20075 persons on relief rolls this month. Gov. Marland said 24 of 77 counties had submitted required signed relief applications and more allocations will follow for the rest. Pontotoc County was excluded from the list.
In Oklahoma City on January 3 a report from the Oklahoma Bankers Association shows 1935 had 15 bank robberies with loot totaling $219,073 and $6,577 recovered. The record compares with 1934’s 29 robberies and $44,190 and 1933’s 31 robberies and $71,435. Federal agents and time lock requirements boosted results.
Texas Governor James Y. Allred recounts a prank after the Rose Bowl that staged a fake telegram about a sales tax and a pretend special session. He rode a Pasadena police motorcycle during the scare, later learning it was a hoax and vows to investigate the sender. He and his wife will dine with Hollywood hosts tonight.
Representative Clifford R. Hope of Kansas introduced a bill to appropriate 300 million dollars to pay all outstanding agricultural adjustment contracts where compliance has been made by the farmer. The measure would also authorize payment to farmers who applied for contracts and reduced acreage but have not yet executed the contract.
Washington January 8 UP A move to improve air safety the federal communications commission ordered all airport stations to maintain a continuous listening watch for radio calls from itinerant aircraft the measure seeks to reduce air hazards and improve communication discipline.
Oklahoma City January 8 Charles W. Daley state crime bureau head said an interstate crime compact covering six southwestern states will be formed January 13 in Tulsa at a governors and peace officers conference. Governors from Missouri Kansas Arkansas New Mexico Colorado and Texas expected. Texas governor not attending. Dwight Brantley federal agent leads the movement. Regional FBI offices would coordinate the plan.
The county court preliminary hearing on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses against Bill Hassell Ada and Arvil Thomas Tulsa was delayed as both sides prepared oral arguments. Judge John Boyce McKeel set Tuesday January 14 for arguments. State testimony occurred Monday and Tuesday with defense counsel for Hassell presenting after Thomas' attorney waived. County Attorney Virgil Stanfield said Thomas was bound over to district court for trial. The defendants were released on bonds after the case was re filed in county court following its prior dismissal in justice court as part of a conspiracy claim.
Funeral services for T. B. McKeown of Ada will be held at First Baptist Church with Dr. C. C. Morris officiating. Burial in Rosedale cemetery follows. McKeown, born February 28, 1856 in Chester County South Carolina, had been a grocer and later worked for Oklahoma Portland Cement. Surviving are three daughters and five sons, with twelve grandchildren.
G M Taylor Tulsa produce buyer died in a collision on U S Highway 75 near Ramona when his truck struck a buggy drawn by a wagon. The truck overturned at the pavement edge. G W Collins Vera farmer in the wagon escaped injury as the buggy remained upright.
The internal revenue service pursued 159 criminal cases and secured 59 convictions and 20,212,161 dollars in additional taxes and penalties. The annual report also shows 147 charges against its own employees, with 89 dismissed and 12 prosecuted. Rewards totaling 43,652 dollars were paid for information leading to the extra collections.
A compact notice highlights value propositions in investment opportunities offered through a classifieds section. It promotes potential gains for readers seeking profitable uses of funds and urges inquiry to evaluate options. Names and specifics are limited in the readable fragment.
Around this period Jim Farley known for postal surplus is smiling at his domestic Christmas accounts and the favorable financial outcome he oversees.
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