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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
6
Wesley's evasions spark a sprint as Andre unveils a ring for a confederate. Lona glances the evidence, then turns. On Pueblo University roof, Andre and Lena Montoya confront danger under a palm with romance looming as a plan deepens.
In a moonlit college courtyard Andre Girardeau flirts with Ronnie Bailey while Wesley York, the shy professor, confesses fears of dating. A rooftop confrontation erupts when Andre knocks Wesley over the gym balcony after a tense exchange. Ronnie rushes to aid Wes and drives him home before ending the date. The incident ends with Ronnie bandaging Wesley and leaving him to return alone.
Wes York struggles with jealousy and social tensions after a fall blamed on gossip and a party encounter. He obsesses over Andre Girardeau a former capitalist, while watching Ronnie Bailey and Lena Montoya from a distance as romantic and financial motives color his view.
A potential strike at the Ryan Aeronautical Co. plant in San Diego was averted as the company and CIO workers reached a tentative contract. The settlement came after a three way conference involving Dr. John Steelman and Phillip Murray. A wage scale and contract terms were to be released after ratification by the union members.
CIO United Automobile Workers ordered a walkout at the Allis-Chalmers plant in West Allis milwaukee. More than 9 000 workers affected as union seeks a closed shop wage raises and other demands amid war production. Harold Christoffel notes plan to avoid picket lines with watchers at gates.
Japan's Asahi newspaper asked the government to explain why Germany and Italy did not formally recognize the Wang Ching Wei regime in Nanking. It argued the Axis pledge to recognize Japan's leadership in eastern Asia and questioned whether Rome and Berlin had requested such recognition.
Four men were killed and 14 injured in a blast deep in the Carswell mine of the pea Coal Co near Kimball. The explosion trapped 18 men more than two miles underground. Carl Michem a 43 year old foreman said he and a crew of nine were loading coal when a spark from a cable ignited dust or gas.
The British Mediterranean fleet and land and air forces in the Libyan campaign removed 54 000 Italian prisoners and large booty from the North African theater. The operation, which supplied British troops with stores and water, was carried out without loss.
Rome reports that Australian troops with Free French forces breached Tobruk's eastern defenses after a heavy bombardment. The assault involved three Australian divisions, reinforced by artillery, armored units, and motorized formations of dissident Frenchmen, per the war bulletin.
Citizens of Port Byron New York after a mass meeting of 600 residents petitioned military authorities to exempt Dr Davis S Eisenberg from service. They argue his call would leave the village of 960 population inadequately protected in public health duties.
Washington reports that $1-a-year men, who joined during the defense crisis, treat their semi annual 50 cent checks as frames while the General Accounting Office insists its files be complete only when every treasury check is cashed.
Andre seeks beauty over duty as Lena spies on the upper balcony. Ronnie and Wes mend fences while Ronnie reveals plans to attend the dance with Wes. Ronnie rushes back to find Andre, interrupts a kiss with Girardeau on the balcony, and a figure topples over the railing below.
Dr Ales Hrdlicka of the Smithsonian reports a study of 150 National Academy of Sciences members showing larger, thinner skulls and sturdier builds linked to brain development but not implying higher intellect. He notes low foreheads are not more common among scientists and attributes cheekbone reduction to civilized eating habits.
In district court, the accused was intoxicated but not on a public highway as the charge claimed. Police found him near railroad tracks considered part of private right of way, and Judge Harvey L. Neelen dismissed the drunken driving charge.
Albany dispatch notes a husband appealing to the state motor vehicle bureau for a low registration number. He explains memory issues and notes a fund check of 14.50 for 1941 registration, asking whether a favorable number can be granted due to his forgetfulness about parking locations.
Four Chinese children in Tulsa faced a death threat in an extortion note demanding $500. The Eng children Clarence Donald Lawrence and Margaret attended Longfellow school as mothers Margaret and Elizabeth Eng operated a local cafe. Federal agents used a dummy package while police watched the post office. investigators suspect a crank or frightened author.
Clyde Chandler of Maud visited his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Chandler on Sunday. Junior Chandler and Cleo West travelled to Gladewater Texas to visit friends. Several local families including the Roses Crockett and Leas hosted weekend visitors. Mrs Jess Cariker remains ill but improving. Grant Brown of Holdenville visited his wife here Sunday.
Oklahoma City report from the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical association notes Dr. Glenn L. Dunlap discusses experiments by Michigan and West Virginia technicians showing skunk families carry rabies. He warns eliminating skunks civet cats and stray dogs would largely solve the rabies problem.
Hershey Pennsylvania reports P John Kendig escaped injury in a car crash last night. While inspecting the damage a few minutes later he was struck by another automobile.
Kansas City report on P Paul Mulliken proposal to shift farmers toward manufacturing. He urges farmers to build canneries quick freezers and processing plants on their land to cut middlemen profits and regain purchasing power. He foresees a farm field revolution by 1950 with on farm processing of soy beans corn pulp and cellulose related products.
Oklahoma's house moved a graduated land tax proposal to an agriculture committee for five days of study and possible amendments. The measure aims to break up large holdings by a rising ad valorem tax and will accompany three other questions on an upcoming special election ballot. The senate also has a similar measure in committee. Crutcher faces Senate confirmation as state election board chair, with open hearings planned. Phillips will set a July special election in the Seventh District to fill the late Sam Massingale’s seat if authority exists.
Tulsa reports a cautious upturn in oil markets with higher prices for finished products. Tank table changes advance crude purchases, while talk of large acquisitions circulates among majors. New fields open in California and Oklahoma as exploration accelerates in the early year.
The War Department asked for a temporary exemption from overtime rules on government contracts for canning perishables to prevent price spikes. The proposal, lasting four to six weeks, targets canning plants and was made to the Public Contracts Division. CIO and AFL opposed the move, arguing labor was not in short supply. A hearing was set for January 27.
Topeka Kansas Gov. Payne Ratner appeals in a joint session for a memorial to Congress protesting the present form of President Roosevelt's lease-lend bill. He warns it would grant Roosevelt greater power than Lincoln or Wilson and compare it to the powers of Churchill in Britain and those held by Hitler Mussolini and Stalin.
London sources report January 22 that the ministry of food cited a milk shortage in various parts of Britain due to transportation difficulties amid ongoing supply issues and weather impacts.
Classified reader notices show higher yield returns on investments and assets tied to vested Ada holdings. Readers are urged to compare rates and terms across listings for best value.
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