Roosevelt asks near one billion for Army Navy expansion
Roosevelt sent a defense budget request to Congress totaling 937 million dollars for 1936 37 to fund the army and navy. The navy would receive 567 million for ships aircraft and personnel to reach treaty strength by 1942 while the army would fund aircraft tanks cadets and expandedNational Guard and West Point enrollment.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
West Point
National Guard
White House
Air Corps
Regular Army
Organized Reserve
Citizens Military Training Camps
Farm Outlook of Oklahoma Brighter for Coming Year
Oklahoma farmers across regions report rising prices and improved cash flow with smaller debts. Northwest moisture gains and lower surpluses expected to lift wheat and cotton sectors in 1936, while potato growers anticipate better markets and shared AAA program effects.
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Oklahoma
Northwest
Raymond Walker
Konawa
Duncan
E. B. Goodrich
Jackwell
Ray Elledge
Enid
Ed H. Hoar
Miami
Clyde €. Cochran
Tulsa
P. J. Royse
Skintook
Potalla
Muskogee
George Ledbelter
Anadarko
W. J. Thomason
Bartlesville
Guthrie
T. A. Adkins
Cushing
Hughes County
Potential of Upper Simpson Wells in Fitts field to be measured
State conservation authorities announce a plan starting January 8 to assess the potential of every Upper Simpson producer in the Fitts field. About 217 wells are completed, with new completions bringing totals near 240 as pressures are taken and offset wells shut in during each measurement.
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Upper Simpson
Fitts
World Faring Year Ahead With Fling of Global Events
Editor's note previews 1956 global outlook. The article surveys emerging crises and trends likely to dominate U S and world headlines in the new year, highlighting political shifts, economic concerns, and potential conflicts shaping early 1956.
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United States
Oklahoma GOP Sets Date for State Convention
Oklahoma City Republicans fix March 16 for the state convention after a party central committee meeting. Precinct caucuses are February 17 and county conventions February 27 as delegates pick a path between early February and late spring dates. John B B Nichols of Chickasha hailed the Supreme Court ruling while others avoided pledges for re election ties.
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Oklahoma City
Party Central Committee
Supreme Court
AAA
John B&b. Nichols
Chickasha
East Central State Teachers College to build dormitories
A $363636 PWA supported project funds two dormitories on the East Central State Teachers College campus. The plan provides housing for 178 women and 112 men, with plans ready, contract awarded on an 11 month basis, and construction to begin within weeks.
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East Central State Teachers College
Washington
PWA
Tenant Farmers Adopt Platform At Union Meeting
The Southern Tenant Farmers Union re elected J R Butler Pangburn Arkansas as president after endorsing universal suffrage without poll tax payments a land for the landless homestead law and improved rural schools Others named included Odis L Sneeden Muskogee Oklahoma second vice president and W M Stephen Muskogee on the executive committee.
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Little Bock
Amk
Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union
J. R. Butler
Pangburn
Ark
Odis L. Sneeden
Muskogee
Okla
W. M. Stephen
Wewoka Man Held in Calvin Auto Death Inquiry
Officers detained James Burgin a Wewoka oil field worker to investigate the death of 59 year old Jess Wilson of Calvin who died from injuries after being struck by a car.
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Wewoka
James Burgin
Jess Wilson
Calvin
Majority Ruling on the AAA Invalidates Act
The Supreme Court majority holds that Congress cannot force farmers to comply with the Agricultural Adjustment Act through taxing and spending. It argues the act oversteps federal power, invades state sovereignty, and regulates agricultural production beyond delegated authority.
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Washington, Jan
Supreme Court
AAA
Congress
Federal Tax Power Scrutiny of Voluntary Regulation
The regulation is not truly voluntary but could be seen as federal coercion of state reserved powers. If the act is a valid use of federal taxing power, it could enable broad nationwide regulation of industry.
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United States
Constitutional Power Claim Rejected in Federal Clause Debate
A court notes there is no historical basis in the Constitution, its framers, or leading commentators for a federal power implied by the clause in question. The discussion emphasizes absence of recognized authority beyond the text and prior interpretations.
Lindberghs Reach Welsh Haven Amid Hauptmann Judgment
The Lindberghs arrived in Llandaff Wales seeking safety after a perilous transatlantic journey and will stay at J. L. Morgan’s home with heavy police guard. They plan a temporary stay through mid January as Hauptmann’s execution looms, and say they will return home before April.
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Llandaff
Wales
Charles A. Lindberghs
America
J. L. Morgan
Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmann i5
Jon
Filer
Aubrey Neil Morgan
Bonus Advocates Hasten To Reach Agreement on Measure
Washington January 4. Senate Democrats moved toward agreement on a veterans bonus as leadership prepared to discuss terms with President Roosevelt. The Patman plan to issue 2 billion in currency was dropped, leaving a coalition behind a measure backed by American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. Leaders expect House passage within a week or ten days while considering alternative funding ideas including bonds and a 97 to 100 percent payout depending on timing.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate Democrats
Roosevelt
Patman
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Senate
Democrats
Robinson
D-Ark
White House
Byrnes-Steiner
Thomas (Dokla
Federal Reserve
Adjusted Service Certificate Reserve Fund
Thomas
Pioneer pilot crosses Alaska to deliver scarlet fever serum
Joe Crosson and crew on a 1 600 mile round trip from Fairbanks to Juneau in nine hours 24 minutes flying a Pacific Alaska Airways Electra. The return trip took four hours nine minutes each way, climbing to 18 000 feet. Serum delivery aims to halt an outbreak that has sickened 12 people and closed schools and churches.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Joe Crosson
Juneau
Crosson
Pacific Alaska Airways
Electra
Murray Stuart
J. Ames
F. B. Gillespie
University of Alaska
Pontotoc County Sees Comeback After Drouth Year
Pontotoc County recovered from the 1934 drought with a strong 1935 showing. A bumper oat crop and above average spring wheat brightened prospects, while hay supplies were abundant and stock levels increased. Improved cattle numbers, increased berry farming, and widespread purchase of farm machinery reflected an optimistic rural outlook for the years ahead.
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Pontotoc County
Drouth
Lespedera
Mrs Morrow Sails for Europe With Constance
The Daily News reports Mrs. Dwight W. Morrow and her youngest daughter Constance sailed for Europe on the Bremen last night. It notes threats against the Morrow family had renewed in recent weeks and that Mrs. Morrow and Constance may be away about five months.
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New York
The
Daily News
Dwight W. Morrow
Constance
Europe
Bremen
Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers College Defeats West Texas Teachers
Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers College upset West Texas Teachers 42 to 32. Southwestern led 13-13 at halftime after a tight first period, then surged in the second half with Nikkel and Lewis each scoring 13 points to pace the win.
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Weatherford
Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers College
West Texas Teachers
Texans
Nikkel
Lewis
Southwestern
Greatest returns for the amount invested News Classified Ads
Classified notices promise strong value with practical investment options and affordable deals. Readers are urged to compare offers and consider safety, reliability, and potential earnings before committing to advertised opportunities.
County Officers Round Up Nearly 1 000 Prisoners
Pontotoc county records compiled by Leo Rains show 935 prisoners jailed in 1935. Of these 154 faced liquor law charges, 406 for misdemeanors, 225 for investigations, with 39 grand larceny cases, 20 burglaries, 19 auto thefts, and 23 forgery or embezzlement. The figures compare to Oklahoma county’s 1,196 arrests, 752 misdemeanors.
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Pontotoc
Leo Rains
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma County
Plan to speed relief workers pay announced
Oklahoma City January 4. W. H. Key of the Works Progress Administration outlined a plan to speed payrolls to relief workers. By placing project timekeepers under state and district finance directors payrolls would reach the state office within 24 hours after each work period. Oklahoma City and Tulsa workers would be paid within three days after their period closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
LPI
Works Progress Administrator
Key
Tulsa
New Ward School Replaces Old Irving Structure
In 1955 the Irving ward school was replaced by a modern building funded by 42000 in bonds plus a 16400 Public Works Administration grant. Cowen Construction of Shawnee built the new facility with 13 classrooms and an auditorium, and Open House drew thousands as students moved in during October.
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Ada
Ward
Irving Ward
Public Works Administration
Cowen Construction Company of
Shawnee
Irving Area
Oklahoma Congressman Attacks Townsend Old Age Plan
Representative P. L. Gassaway of Oklahoma voices strong opposition to the Townsend old age pension plan. He warns of heavy criticism to follow and questions the program’s financial logic while suggesting alternatives. He recalls calling Huey Long a tom tit and aims to ridicule the Townsend proposal. He notes the plan offers $200 a month for the aged and proposes higher amounts for older seniors.
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Washington
P. L. Gassaway
Oklahoma
Congress
Gassaway
Huey Long
Joe J Holden Dies During Holidays In Ada
Joe J Holden 46 of Muskogee a cotton buyer in Ada died Saturday after visiting in Ada during Christmas holidays. Funeral 10 AM Monday at St Josephs Ada with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by widow Lucy Taylor Holden three sisters and four brothers. He came to Ada in 1909 from Denison Texas later moved to Muskogee in 1932.
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Joe J. Holden
Muskogee
Ada
Hugh Taylor
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Rosedale
Holden
Lucy Tayior Holden
Ray Watson
James Lindsay
James Kirseh
Denison
Texas
Charles
Bill Holden
Dan
Leo Holden
Dallas
Aca
Governor asks sculptor to draft trophies for safety contest
Oklahoma City January 4 Governor Marland requested Bryant Baker renowned for the Pioneer Woman to prepare sketches for trophies to be awarded in a 1926 safety contest between cities. The state council will oversee the contests.
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Oklahoma City
Marland
Bryant Baker
State Council
Townsendites Plan Sparks Loud Finance Debate
A speaker criticizes Townsendites proposing large fund raising by charging individuals for church attendance and penalties for nonattendance. He suggests varied amounts and even targeting bald men, arguing the plan is extreme and impractical.
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