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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
1
DeWitt Mackenzie argues that the decisive Libyan desert victory at Bardia shows triple force superiority in land air and sea. He asserts any nation missing one service is handicapped and calls for balanced arms development to win the war. He notes Italy’s failure at Bardia lacked sea power despite land and air strength.
The piece argues sea and air power alone cannot seal victory against major powers. It emphasizes land invasion as essential, notes Germany seeks a land opening to England, and suggests Britain’s defense relies on combined force and hobnailed infantry. The author cites Greco British and French wartime experiences to illustrate the point.
Oklahoma legislators and Governor Phillips outline steps to balance the state budget. Proposals include a statewide ad valorem tax up to five mills to fund school aid, a constitutional amendment for the levy, and a special referendum election. Other bills seek a higher gross production tax on oil, which Phillips opposes. A budgeting survey and conference with legal experts aim for a February vote target.
British desert armies trap about 30 000 Italian troops at Tobruk the key eastern Libyan fortress as a final siege looms a British fleet blockade cuts reinforcements and observers warn of another Bardia. Meat rations in Britain are cut again prompting a government warning.
President Roosevelt asks Congress for a 17.485 billion budget, a peacetime record, with 10.811 billion planned for national defense and further increases expected from war aid to England under the lease- lend plan. The proposal also outlines other major items and anticipated revenues, yielding a large potential deficit.
Nelson Rockefeller released a report from a four month survey across 18 of the 20 American republics alleging that profits from American trade fund an anti-American propaganda campaign in Latin America. The study claims some funds are used for advertising and press or radio lobbying to push anti-American editorials. Rockefeller said Germany Italy and Japan are seen as leading players, with only a small percentage of U.S. firms involved but including some major firms.
Carloss Wadlington former Ponto Toc county attorney opens law offices in room 305 of the American Building. An additional location for his practice was previously listed.
Three Radio-Telephotos transmitted from London to New York show the December 29 German raid catastrophe. An aerial view reveals gutted districts, another displays prewar London, and a third captures explosions near St Pauls Cathedral with smoke and fires around the dome.
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