Ada Weekly News History and publication details
The Ada Weekly News established 1901 merged with Ada Weekly Democrat in 1910 and Pontotoc County Enterprise in 1912, later with Ada Star Democrat in 1919, becoming Ada Evening News and Ada Weekly News. Published weekly in Ada Oklahoma with mail rates and telephones listed for business and editorial offices.
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Ada
Wm. D. Little
Okla
News
Homa Coa
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc County Enterprise
Ada- Star-Democrat
Ada Evening News
Ada Wely News CO
Farmers Not Profiteers Voice for fair farm price policy
The piece argues President Roosevelt should set prices through a central authority, but farmers deserve a fair return as they push for higher prices to expand land, education, and production. It questions the balance between farmers’ profits and defense industry wages while urging fairness to those who feed the nation.
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Roosevelt
Secretary of Agriculture
United States mobilizes global reach against Axis powers
American diplomacy and military forces extend from Iceland to the equator as the United States seeks to encircle Germany Italy and Japan. Allies Britain Russia and China join in ensuring arms restraint and a postwar peace framework to prevent another world tragedy.
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Rio de Janeiro
Germany
Italy
Japan
Turkey
United States
Axis
China
Pacific
Europe
Africa
Iceland
Equator
Atlantic
Great Britain
Russia
Pacific War Outlook and Strategic Hopes in 1942
A wartime briefing notes that Luzon may fall and forces could surrender there. It praises MacArthur and Allied troops while acknowledging stronger Japanese resistance north of Singapore. It argues that defeating Hitler remains the key to accelerating Japan's collapse and retaking territories.
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Pacific
MacArthur
Luzon
Singapore
United Nations
Dutch East Indies
Hitler
Japan
Triumph of Jesus Over Temptations Sermon Summary
Sunday School lesson based on Matthew 4 1 11 explores Jesus humanity and temptations by hunger vanity and worldly power. It emphasizes Christ's perfect obedience and divine mission overcoming each lure. W E G notes angels ministered after the victory and asserts Jesus power enables believers to conquer sin.
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Jesus
Napoleon
W.E.G
Government sales tax debated to fund war effort
The text argues a broad sales tax on most goods is needed to finance a wartime economy, claiming it involves all citizens, is preferable to inflation, and better than an income tax, while acknowledging objections and possible congressional concessions.
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Congress
Ada Chamber Seeks Members For 1942 Drive
The Ada Chamber of Commerce will soon launch its membership drive for 1942 seeking broad citizen support. The city has grown through this organization and continued effort by the people is urged to maintain progress.
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Ada Chamber of Commerce
Ada
Soldier reading options at camps offer varied books
Books of every type reach the camps and soldiers may choose reading material to suit their needs. The selection includes good and bad books, beneficial and time killer titles, with the average soldier likely to find the reading he wants.
Submarine threat shifts to the eastern coast
The report notes German submarines sinking ships along the eastern seaboard while hinting closer proximity aids destruction. It adds that Japanese subs are no longer sent to the western coast, implying reduced danger there.
Horse Returns to Stable After Escape
A proverb-like remark compares action to recapturing a horse that has escaped, emphasizing securing a situation first before finalizing steps. The quote frames a plan to restore order before enforcement.
Mayor LaGuardia to resign mayoral post for civilian defense job
Mayor F H LaGuardia of New York City says he must give up his mayoralty to take the post as director of the Office of Civilian Defense. The statement prompts supporters to second the motion and seek clarity on what remains to trigger his resignation.
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F. H. LaGuardia
New York City
Office of
Civilian Defense
Medals Parade: Top Sergeant Meeks Keeps Rich War Record
Fort Sam Houston reports First Sergeant Corbett Meeks, 49, a Jackson Kentucky native, earned 61 decorations over 29 years of service. His awards include the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, French Croix de Guerre, Verdun Medal, and more. He fought in Mexico and Europe, notably at Bois de Pappas and Meuse-Argonne, and plans to retire in March with no hobbies.
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NEA
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Corbett Meeks
Jackson
U. S. Army
Mexico
Europe
Meeks
Agua Prieta
11Th Infantry
Marboche
Toul
France
Bois de Pappas
38Th Infantry
Sergt
Buggy Market Surges In Ada As War Keeps Horses Busy
Ada merchants report growing interest in horse drawn vehicles with several firms still making buggies. Prices cited include delivery wagon 89.50 spring wagon 103.50 and buggies 92.50 to 99.95 as residents consider returning to the horse for transportation.
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Dobbin
OSD Adopts Hearing Aids To Accelerate Training
Sulphur January 30 Special The Oklahoma School for the Deaf will soon provide auricular instruction to about one third of its 276 students. Currently 30 wear hearing aids with several classes supported by multiple instruments and individual devices for younger and older students. Mrs Agnes Bonnell and John Gough oversee fittings while Austin Herschberger handles repairs.
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Oklahoma School For the Deaf
John Gough
Harriet Gough
Ona Ray Howell
Gough
Agnes Bonnell
Austin Herschberger
John Hilliard Dies at 100 in Sulphur Area
John Henry Augustus Hilliard of near Sulphur dies at age 100 years three months and 14 days after a long life ending last week.
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John Henry Augustus Hilliard
Crude Oil Output Drops Past Week Across Regions
United States crude oil production fell by 208 220 barrels to 4 044 240 for the week ended January 17 per the Oil and Gas Journal. Year to date output reached 70 166 000 barrels, still ahead of the 58 117 405 barrels a year earlier with declines and gains shown in Texas Illinois eastern fields East Texas Rocky Mountain Oklahoma Michigan California and Louisiana.
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Tulsa
Okla
United States
Oil and Gas Journal
Texas
Illinois
Eastern
East Texas
Rocky Mountain States
Kansas
Oklahoma
Michigan
California
Louisiana
Don’t holler I’m still alive after 4 days in woods
Providence January 20 A 57 year old wood chopper Albert Golich lay pinned beneath a fallen tree for four days and nights in freezing weather. His employer Adamo Angelotto found him and heard his whispered defiant reply. Golich’s left arm is broken and ribs crushed by the trunk with gangrene setting in threatening amputation.
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Providence
R. I
Albert Golich
Albert
Adamo Angelotto
Golich
National Hygiene Day Aimed at Ada February 6
National Hygiene Day will be observed in Ada on February 6 under the county health department. Dr. R. H. Mayes warns crowded industrial areas and vice resorts threaten workers health. A city survey shows syphilis and gonorrhea presence among industrial workers, stressing fitness for defense and national production.
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Ada
R. H. Mayes
County Health Department
Mayes
Unit
American Social Hygiene Association
Wheat Information Taken Out To Public
A plan to share new information on whole wheat uses with farm women in Pontotoc county has begun. Mrs. Jessie Morgan led a demonstration before the Colbert women's club, which then selected Mrs. W. L. Newland to continue the work.
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Pontotoc County
Jessie Morgan
Collier' Schoolhouse
Fire Destroys Old Ardmore Building
A Saturday night blaze of undetermined origin destroyed an old two story brick and wooden store building at the northwest edge of Ardmore. Household belongings of Jack Jolly stored there were lost. City manager Clarence Harris cited a state law that confines fire department actions to within city limits or insured property outside the city, calling the law too stringent but noting limited options.
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Ardmore
Jack Jolly
Clarence Harris
Harris
Veteran AP photographer reports torpedoing off Sumatra and survival
Frank E. Noel, 37, veteran AP photographer, writes from Padang Sumatra about his ship being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine off the Dutch East Indies coast. He describes thirst, sun, leg injuries, loss of gear, and lifeboat escape with two boats reaching shore amid uncertain fates for others.
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Associated
Frank E. Noel Padang
Sumatra
Netherlands East Indies
Indian Ocean
Dutch Indies
Strait of Malacca
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
India
Batoe Island
Sumatran
Here
Siberal
No Rationing Planned for Used Cars Says Henderson
Chicago Jan 20 Leon Henderson federal Price Administrator told 42000 automobile dealers there is no prospect of rationing used cars or commandeering private autos. His statement read by Cyrus McCormick at the National Automobile Dealers Association eases trade tension. He said a tire shortage could reduce car use and remove need for any rationing plan.
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Chicago
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
National Automobile Dealers Association
Cyrus McCormick
CPA Automobile and Truck Section
Henderson
Washington
Telephone Saves Wife From Long Trip
PAULS VALLEY Jan 20 A telephone call from her husband Sunday saved Mrs. Mark Hanson a long trip and disappointment. She had planned to visit him in Los Angeles where he works in a defense plant, but he informed her he would be here Monday night en route to Fort Benning Ga for active service. He is a reserve officer and son of Mrs Eugenie Hanson county welfare director.
Death beats prosecutor in Chicago stairs of fate
Dennis known as The Duke Cooney a 62 year old loop politician died in Mercy hospital after authorities sought questioning over gambling. State’s Attorney Thomas J Courtney said a grand jury subpoena was prepared for his appearance but not served due to his critical condition.
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Chicago
Dennis
the Duke) Cooney
Thomas J. Courtney
Mercy Hospital
Cooney
Wilbert Crowley
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads
Classified notice reports higher yields for vested investments in Ada. Local residents are urged to review terms and dates. The advertisement outlines new rates and eligibility, with guidance from the Ada financial office.
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Ada News
American Sheepmen Promise Adequate Wool Supply for War
Salt Lake City reports at the 77th annual National Wool Growers Association convention that 1942 apparel wool supply is projected at 1,138,700,000 pounds. About 400,000,000 pounds would equip civilians, with 738,707,200 pounds for uniforms blankets and gear for 5,000,000 soldiers. Army projections show supplies already on hand for roughly five million fighting men.
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Salt Lake City
America
National Wool Growers’ Association
F. R. Marshall
Association
Australia
Office of Production Management
Marshall
United States Army
High Farm Prices Feared Return Dust Bowl Banner
Denver dispatch notes farmers fear rising prices may re ignite Dust Bowl conditions. Edward D. Foster of the Colorado soil conservation board cites lessons from past droughts, while Secretary Wickard warns against overstocking and predicts a possible sugar beet expansion on irrigated lands as water remains ample.
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Denver
Colorado
Edward D. Foster
Colorado Soil Conservation Board
State Planning Commission
Foster
Wickard
Hair Tonic Gives Superman Strength In Seminole
Seminole police prepared to sign a state ment for a 15 cent hair tonic claiming to grow hair on a man s chest if used properly Internal use said to yield best results Henry Runson of Chickasha joined Sunday and the tonic allegedly gave him superman strength as he nearly wrecked the jail before the effects wore off
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Seminole
Henry Runson
Chickasha
Teachers to Help in Scrap Iron Collection
Cooperation of Hughes county teachers is urged as J Grady Simmons county school superintendent announces a scrap iron drive to be launched in school districts across the county. He congratulates teachers for their work in defense drives.
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Holdenville
Hughes County
J. Grady Simmons
Simmons
Expected Civil Pilot Licenses Rise by Spring 1942
An estimate shows 98 133 students anticipate license as civil pilots by spring 1942.
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Corbett Meek
OSD
Defense Executive
James M. Landis
Harvard University Law School
Office of Civilian Defense
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Defense
F. H. la Guardia
Photog
Frank Noel
Dalhart, Tex
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Associated Press
Buffalo
Albany
Miami
Atlanta
U. S
Superman
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