Centralized office urged to streamline Oklahoma farm services
Ada Weekly News advocates unifying four federal and state agricultural offices into a single county hub. The piece argues current fragmentation confuses farmers seeking soil, cattle, and loan information, risking lost productivity and urging Hoover era coordination. It also notes broader wartime shift and cites Parable lesson and local views on Oklahoma resources and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation
Farm Security
Court House
West Twelfth
Federal Building
Farm Credit
Soil Conservation Office
AAA
Shawnee
Department of Agriculture
Bang
Traffic Surveys In State Cities To Aid Planning
Oklahoma City January 18. Traffic surveys called origin and destination are under way in state cities to map traffic flow and identify heavily used streets for postwar highway planning. Capt. W. V. Smiley says federal and state agencies collaborate with 430337 dollars in joint funds plus 1893000 for advanced work. Surveys cover Oklahoma City Tulsa and other cities to gauge origins destinations and needs for road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
W. V. Smiley
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Muskogee
Smiley
Old Senate GOPers Quiet Youngsters
Senate Republicans moved to quell a freshman revolt as a compromise lineup for temporary officers was expected at a party conference. If confirmed, Vandenberg would chair, White would be temporary leader, and Wherry would become whip, with Taft deferring to Vandenberg on seniority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Florida
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senator White
Maine
Wherry
Nebraska
White
Snator Taft
Ohio
Taft
Wild Gasser Now Is Under Control
In Magnolia Arkansas the J C McWilliams No 1 well in the Dorcheat Macedonia field is being repaired after a 96 hour blowout. Drillers replace tubing after experts attach a master gate and control is regained. Peak flow estimated at 25 million cubic feet of gas and 1200 barrels of distillate daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ark
Phillips Petroleum Company
J. C. McWilliams
Dorcheat-Macedonia
Frank Kinney
Houston
Texas
A. M. Crowell
Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission
Bankhead Declares No Subsidy Compromise Possible
Senator Bankhead of Alabama said a subsidy compromise is impossible and urged bringing the issue to the senate floor. He helps lead the drive to ban federal paints aimed at lowering retail food prices as Bowles warns prices would rise if subsidies end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bankhead
Ala
Senate
Bowles
Ocean
All-Out Effort Urged to Speed War's End
Speech highlights shift to offensive and air power gains. Emphasizes strategic initiative, superior equipment, and the need for total production effort to supply weapons, ammo, and armor, while accepting equipment sacrifices to save American lives. Mentions impact on German air force and Sicilian campaign losses.
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Germany
Lady Manufacturer Fights Taxes in War Time Stand
Miss Vivien Kellems of Westport Connecticut industrialist and war plant owner declares she has not paid the December 15 1943 income tax and urges businesses to withhold post war reserves from taxes. She warns the tax would bankrupt her and calls on others to join a one woman Westport tea party against government levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Vivien Kellems
Westport
Conn
Boston
Kellems
Signal Corps
Committee Lays Aside Service Law
The House military committee voted to side track Roosevelt’s national service legislation indefinitely. Chairman May said the move keeps the measure in abeyance while Senate hearings proceed and indicates possible later action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
House Military Committee
White House
May
Senate
House
House Committee
U S Oil Output Gained Past Week
United States crude oil production rose to 4,374,655 barrels daily for the week ended January 15, up 8,435 from the prior week. California added 6,000 to 796,500 barrels, Illinois 2,320 to 210,920, Kansas 7,790 to 273,600, and Michigan 11,000 to 57,100. Oklahoma fell 13,250 to 318,800, Eastern fields 6,200 to 66,750, Louisiana 615 to 358,205, and Texas 450 to 1,899,650. East Texas stayed at 366,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
United States
The
Oil and Gas Journal
California
Illinois
Kansas
Michigan
Rocky Mountain
Oklahoma
Eastern
Louisiana
Texas
East Texas
State Versus City On Prison Water Bill Case
The Oklahoma Supreme Court set for February 1 arguments in a dispute between the state board of affairs and McAlester over prison water charges. Assistant Attorney General Fred Hansen plans to seek a one week postponement while he attends a United States Supreme Court session in Washington January 31. The case centers on water contracts the state says McAlester owes about 101000 and McAlester contends the state owes about 800000 for years of water to the prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
State Board of Affairs
McAlester
Fred Hansen
Hansen
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Big Fourth War Loan Drive Pushed By Many Workers
Five million volunteers began a two week push to raise 5.5 billion dollars in cash as part of the Fourth War Loan campaign. Pershing county Nevada reported a rapid rally selling 185000 in bonds, exceeding its 155800 quota. Eisenhower and Nimitz urged continued bond purchases to defeat the Nazi and Japanese forces.
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Washington
Treasury
Pershing County
Nevada
Pershing
Dwight D. Eisenhower
London
Honolulu
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Pacific Islands
Oricans
Bricker Sees Southern Democrats Leaning GOP in 1944
Oklahoma rally marks Bricker's southwest swing as he predicts many southern Democrats will vote Republican. He cites Texas opposition to the New Deal and notes a sizable pro-Republican turnout in Dallas. Bricker criticizes labor draft plans and backs a neutral board to handle strikes.
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Tulsa
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Southwest
Bricker
South
Texas
Dallas
Alexander Hamilton Club
Oklahoma
National Republican
L. H. Wentz
Ponca City
C. R. Nixon
Page Belcher
Enid
William Stranahan
Muskogee
U. S
W. J. Otsen
Harry Glasser
Herbert K. Hyde
Oklahoma City
Pat Murphy
Cushing
Chicago
Roosevelt
Gen Ike insignia used in bond sale in Manhattan
Gen Dwight Eisenhower's shoulder insignia from the North Africa campaign will aid bond sales in Manhattan. He gave the token to his nephew Milton Eisenhower Jr with a note stating the insignia was worn in 1943. Milton Jr will present it to the bidder who buys the most war bonds through Manhattan Junior High School.
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Manhattan
Kas
Dwight Eisenhower
Milton Eisenhower Jr
North Africa
Milton Jr
Local Crime Report and Prison Doctor Resignation
Mrs Edna May Smith lamented burglaries that left her without silver carving set and coin stash while 18 pairs of nylon stockings were stolen. Separately Dr E P Davis resigned as physician at McAlester State Prison to join the Veterans Administration in Muskogee with a start date not later than January 21.
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Los Angeles
Edna May Smith
Oklahoma City
Board of Affairs
E. P. Davis
McAlester State Prison
Veterans Administration
Muskogee
Fight Over Muster Out Pay Level Debated by House Military Panel
The House military committee fights to keep a $300 ceiling on muster out pay for discharged service members. A bi partisan push seeks up to $700. The plan would pay $300 to those with 60+ days service and $100 otherwise, in three installments over 90 days.
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Washington
House
May
Military Committee
Senate
Rep. Fish
N. Y
Congress
Charges Filed After Fight at Atlas Glass Factory
Foreman Bill Miers was charged with assault and attempt to kill after a clash at Atlas Glass involving Joe Maier. The fight escalated from fists to weapons including a hammer a funnel a knife and a German Luger pistol. Maier was wounded and fled as Miers fired before Toler wrestled him and the gun was seized by sheriffs. Detectives chased leads as the case unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Miers
Percy Armstrong
Maier
Miers
Toler
Toll
Sheriffs Force
Sheriff's Force
Oklahoma Farmers Union Enters Annual Convention
Oklahoma City January 18. The Oklahoma Farmers Union opened its annual convention with committees being appointed and routine business. J Goin leader of the Roger Mills County chapter voiced dissatisfaction with headquarters operations and Western Oklahoma members accused leaders of taking orders from politicians rather than farmers. President Tom W Cheek reportedly supports alignment with the national policy and is referenced as out of state. Roger Mills County is noted as Cheek’s home.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Farmers Union
J Goin
Roger Mills County
Oklahoma
Tom W. Cheek
Ven
Gram
Cheek
Roger Mills
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Hugh Gibson
MacArthur
Grant
Jackson
Theodore Roosevelt
Jesus
Luke
W.E.G
W. H. Ebey
Rio Grande Valley
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Ike
State Farm Union
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