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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1929
Page
4
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The Tulsa World advocates a large state highway bond issue funded by gasoline taxes arguing for prompt action and a trusted commission to oversee use of funds. It cites Grand Duke Nicholas’s death and Russia’s collapse, notes Southern Oklahoma’s diversification away from cotton, and questions a Tulsa Arkansas River channel scheme while blaming public confidence issues on newspapers.
The twenty fifth anniversary of the farm demonstration movement in the United States will be observed February 5 7 in Houston. The program marks a key effort to improve farming against the boll weevil and expand education in agriculture. The article recounts Pontotoc county beginnings with P A Norris, local funding from Ada chamber of commerce and Rockefeller support, and the later federal matching funds. It notes growing demand for agents and wider adoption, praising the work as a vital educational element despite initial farmer skepticism and political commentary from a socialist paper.
The editorial condemns admission on motion to the bar and questions elderly leaders, citing Gen Bramwell Booth and aging ministers. It notes Tennessee and Arkansas debates on evolution laws, Oklahoma highway commission reform with no replacement plan, and criticizes a House resolution on withholding federal road funds amid state quarrels.
Oklahoma capital gossip swirls around impeachment foes and support as lawmakers discuss the governor’s fate. Rumors place Lt. Gov. Holloway poised to take charge and name a three member highway board. Otto Strickland defends his impeachment vote, citing fairness and local interests amid a Coalitionist surge and ongoing habeas corpus bail review for Ed Thomas in a murder case.
Witnesses discuss fish gifts and private distribution by the department. Weems drew no salary while at Democratic headquarters, and funds or fish were given to attorney Charles MacPherron and others. A former commission ruled against private distribution, while sportsmen face hatchery costs cited at 25 000 dollars yearly. Hunt deflects about campaign ties to extra game rangers.
Herman Ingram was denied bail on a writ of habeas corpus after District Judge Orel a reviewed the case. Judge Busby found insufficient positive evidence at the preliminary hearing to warrant bail. Ingram faces murder charges for the Christmas Eve killing of Louis Hathecock at the father's Frisco area home.
The Waples Platter Wholesale building on West Main was robbed Friday night. A thief gained access, possibly via the roof from a box car, and stole a case of Camel cigarettes valued at $60 while tampering with the office safe. A sledge hammer and tire tool were left behind, no fingerprints found.
Oklahoma City January 21 A report on the state highway commission accounts shows a potential end of year deficit of 546 989 73 if no new contracts are signed before June 30 The document prepared by Sam M Bounds former auditor now an investigator for the house committee was introduced in district court by Lee Wilsons lawyers who seek to enjoin the commission from awarding 33 000 000 in road contracts The report cites a current highway construction and maintenance fund deficit of 2 979 334 05 plus highway deposits
Bounds notes omission of 755 330 45 in highway commission audit. He says federal aid was listed without a supporting schedule designating the project, leading to exclusion from the December 31 report. The discrepancy accompanies the commission’s year end figures totaling 139 514 23.
A morning crash on Main Street involved a Ford driven by Mrs. T. O. Cullins a Whippet and a Dodge owned by H. Bender. The Whippet struck the Dodge sending it onto the sidewalk. Both vehicles sustained damage with no injuries reported.
City officers, led by Mayor Jones, work to stop drivers from parking in the middle of streets. The habit began during Twelfth Street construction and spread to Main, hindering traffic. warnings will continue until drivers no longer park in the roadway.
A smashed fender wrecked the Dodge but left its driver unharmed as the car ended up neatly across the sidewalk. No injuries were reported.
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