Proposed $6 Million Federal Bridge Plan for Oklahoma Highways
L. V. Orton of the highway commission urges a federal financed program totaling 6 million dollars. The plan calls for 5 million to replace old narrow bridges and 1 million for grade separation. New bridges would be built in Bartlesville Kay Osage Carter Pontotoc Seminole Tulsa and neighboring areas along U S routes and state highways.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
L. V. Orton
Highway Commission
Orton
Washington County
Caney River
Bartlesville
Rice Creek
Kay
Osage
Arkansas River
Ponca City
Carter County
Washita River
Pontotoc
Seminole
Konawa
Tulsa
Hominy Creek
Bird Creek
Bixby
Dutch stonemason Van Der Lubbe beheaded for Reichstag fire
Marinus Van Der Lubbe aged 24, Dutch stonemason, was executed by guillotine in Leipzig for the Reichstag fire in Berlin last February. He confessed to setting the blaze but refused to reveal accomplices. Co defendants were cleared.
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John Bouman
Associated Press
Leipsig
Germany
Marinus van der Lubbe
Reichstag
Berlin
van der Lubbe
Supreme Court
Leipzig
Paul van Hindenburg
Werner
Wilhelm Buenger
Herr Goebler
Magdeburg
Goebler
van der Lubber
Ernst Torgler
Georgi Dimitroff
Blagoi Popoff
Wassil Taneff
Mystery Interlude in Hotel Leads to Murder Clues
In a stormy November evening, David Bannister helps a woman named Juliet France after her handbag reveals a revolver. Tracy King is found dead next morning. Bannister interviews Mrs. Kennebec who links Melvina Hollister to odd funeral for a canary and King’s row with the cat Rajah. The investigation deepens as Bannister retrieves a clue from King's room.
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David Bannister
Bannister
Tracy King
King
Juliet France
Jim Paxton
Tremont Post
Post
Bnnister
Melvina Hollister
Hollister’s
Melvina
Matthew
Mr. King
Miss Hollister
Mrs. Ken
Shelby Arms
Hollisters
Elmer Inman May Face Trial Here
Elmer Inman held in Oklahoma City after a Seminole county gun battle is identified as one of the men who December 10 robbed the McSwain theater here by knocking the safe knob and escaping with cash. A warrant is issued for his arrest to secure trial here. Sheriff Kaiser broadcasts the warrant as Inman reportedly told him, I haven't been in Ada since I don't know when. The Oklahoma City identify came from Oklahoman Times agent O. F. Albin who saw two men emerge from the McSwain before dawn on the robbery day.
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Elmer Inman
Oklahoma City
Seminole County
McSwain
Clyde Kaiser
Inman
Kaiser
Ada
O. F. Albin
Oklahoman-Times
State relief seed bids stir budgeting tangle
The state board opened bids for about 80000 dollars worth of free garden seed under a 600000 dollar relief appropriation. Officials aim to limit administration costs as the seed purchase proceeds amid funding questions and program oversight.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Affairs
Markets Report Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Kansas City market summary shows hogs at 3,000 head no directs steady to lower with top 3.35 for 180 230 lb. cattle 5,500 with better grades up to 6.75 for steers 550 1500 lbs and vealers 3.00 6.00. sheep 5,000 with lambs 8.00 top and 7.25 8.00 for 90 95 lb, yearling wethers 4.75 6.25.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas City
USDA
Poultry Market Prices Mixed Across Live Birds
Live poultry prices shown for 45 trucks with unsettled totals. Hens and leghorn hens range from 10 to 12 1 2 cents per pound, roosters 1 2 cent, turkeys 10 to 14, ducks 9 to 11, geese 9. Dressed turkeys steady with no price change.
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Rock Springs
Butter and eggs market report from Chicago listing prices
Chicago traders report butter prices at 4,488 firm for creamery specials 93 score and extras 92, range 17 3 4 to 18 1 2 for various grades. Eggs steady at 3,583 with extra firsts 21 and graded firsts 19 to 20.
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Chicago
Potatoes Prices and Shipments Reported Across States
Chicago markets list potato shipments and prices on January 10. Wisconsin round whites sell 1.65 to 1.70 per cwt, Red River Idaho sets 1.60 to 1.65, Idaho russets 1.90 to 1.95 with a few at 2.00, Colorado McClures 1.92 to 2.00, total U S shipments 872. Supplies moderate and trading steady.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
U. S. No
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River
Idaho
Colorado
Grain markets buoyant as demand outpaces supply
Chicago reports buoyant grain trading with stronger prices across wheat corn and oats. Mills seeking wheat supplies boosted activity while officials expected farm reserve wheat to show about 100 million bushels less than last year. Wheat finished 1 3 8 to 1 5 8 higher, corn 3 8 to 5 8 higher, oats 1 2 to 3 4 higher, provisions mixed.
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Chicago
Spot Cotton Closes Steady Up In New Orleans
Spot cotton closed steady with a 12 point rise in New Orleans. Sales reached 1,739 while receipts totaled 11,021 and stock stood at 802,300. Prices ranged from low mid dling 10.16 to good middling 11.26.
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New Orleans
Cotton futures close firm in New York and New Orleans
Cotton futures in New York closed firm with gains from six to nine points as January through December contracts posted higher settle levels. Spot middling prices remained steady at 11.05.
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Cotton Futures
New York
Assessing of Personal Property Begins in Pontotoc County
C W Floyd tax assessor has started personal property assessments in Pontotoc County. Real estate will not be reassessed this year. Floyd visits two districts daily to aid property owners in completing filings. Countywide assessment must be finished by March 1 despite weather delays.
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Pontotoc County
C. W. Floyd
Floyd
Farmers Opt for Government Cotton Loans in Pontotoc County
About 500 of 700 Pontotoc county farmers with government held cotton options have visited county agent J. B. Hill to decide on a four cent per pound loan offer. Ninety percent of respondents chose to borrow, others prefer selling now. A third option allows delaying disposition until May 1 at a cost of 40 cents per bale per month. Officials report ecards are being mailed for a cotton survey ahead of signing contracts with the government program, with corn hog plans to follow after cotton matters are settled.
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Pontotoc County
J. B. Hill
Hill
Record New York buyers hit four year high in wholesale markets
The New York Times reports a strong week for wholesale buyers with 1,346 registrants, the highest since late January 1930 and 35 percent above the same week in 1933. The 1929 peak was 1,743 in February, while 992 registered a year ago.
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New York
New York Times Today
New Ada Oil Well in Fitts Field Sparks Citywide Interest
The A. J. Hardin No. 1 well in 30-27, John Fittsfield, south Pontotoc county, flowed 300 barrels in 15 minutes and could signal further development. Ada leaders predict more drilling, employment, and business growth if the high gravity oil proves up, with local officials optimistic about steady progress and economic benefits.
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John Fittsfield
Pontotoc County
Fitts
Franks
King and Delaney
Hunton
Hardin
Bebee
Markham
Burke
Sene SE
Ada
Tax payments brisk as 1933 34 due dates near
Tax collection at the county treasurer's office accelerates after the December 11 books arrival from the tax assessor. The new one quarter at a time rule means delinquency penalties apply only to unpaid portions, with first quarter due January 11 and second quarter delinquent January 11.
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McSwain Safe
Ray O. Weems
Murray
Frank Carter
Weems
Occ
Starhide
Cosa
New York City
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Ada Chamber of Commerce
R. W. Simpson
Co. H. Rives
Roy Lollar
East Main
Membels
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