Kidnap Plot Deepens As Trio Seizes Pair In Sedan
Dan and Joan are abducted by Rocco, Sam, and Big Ed after a drive through town. Forced to coerce Joan and Dan into delivering a ransom note, they warn of a deadly river outcome if police are alerted or the payoff is late. The scene ends with a threat and a setup for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Kalih
Cam Vedder
Jens
Rocco Jompa
Sutmarie Imple
Rocco
Dan
Doom
Keith
Big Ed
Sam
Seteen
New York
Jean
Big Fd
Fel
Ace
Kid
NLRB rules Ford pamphlets infringe rights of unionizing
The National Labor Relations Board held that freedom of speech is qualified not absolute and ordered Ford Motor Co of Somerville Massachusetts to stop interfering with employees rights to organize. It rejected claims that supervisory coercion is protected by the First Amendment and directed Ford to cease surveillance of union meetings while dismissing charges of discrimination or threats against union members.
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Washington
Jan
T’p
National Labor Board
Ford Motor Company
Somerville
Mass
Ford
National Labor Relations Act
Local man sues county for damages over blasting near well
Elmer Ellis of near Homer school house seeks 195 in damages from county commissioners after a claim filed with County Clerk Tom Grant. He cites damages to a well and loss of water plus time and other discomforts from blasting of rock or roadbed adjacent to the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Ellis
Homer
Ellis
Tom Grant
State funds sought to widen Highway 13 in Pontotoc County
Oklahoma City January 22 State Administrator Ron Stephens sent to Washington for approval a 128000 project to widen and surface Highway 13 from its junction with 19 to near Asherton and 18 in Pontotoc and Pottowatomie counties. The plan uses WPA and state funds to widen to 36 feet over about 17 miles with bridges culverts widened and 176 residents eligible for work during eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Ron Stephens
Works Projects Administration
Washington
Pontotoc County
Asher
Pottowatomie County
State Highway Commission
Commission
Solon Backs McNutt as Roosevelt Signals
Oklahoma congressman Johnson, head of the 1940 campaign speakers bureau, supports Paul V. McNutt for president if Roosevelt signals a bid. He told the Indiana women’s democratic club Roosevelt will carry the ball or call the signals. A McNutt candidacy is described as an unmatched open field runner in America. A recent survey notes 345 taxes levied on automobile operation in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Johnson
D-Okla
Speakers’ Bureau
Paul V. McNutt
Roosevelt
Indiana Women's Democratic Club
Roos Ivelt
America
Indiana
United States
Japan protests British action over Asama Maru seizure
Japan formally protests to Britain over the halt of the Asama Maru and the seizure of 21 German passengers. The foreign ministry says the action was a serious unfriendly act and demands a full explanation while warning against repetition. The vessel, from San Francisco to Yokohama, was halted about 35 miles off Japan’s coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Britain
Siberia
Masayuku Tani
Robert Leslie Craigie
Foreign Office
Robert
Yokohama
San Francisco
Standard Oil Company
Central
South America
Car Wheel and Suit Stolen Reported in City
A theft report lists a car wheel and a gray suit stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of East Twelfth Street. The incident was reported to Adapslice by S27 M. W. O'Neal of 315 West Twelfth Street and Leroy Fox, noting items including a light gray suit.
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Adapslice
M. W. O'Neal
West Twelfth Street
Leroy
Fox
East ‘Twelfth
Pan Francisco resident asks Goucher about windshield stickers
A Baltimore resident queried Goucher College about windshield stickers citing faithful attendance at football games. Officials noted Goucher is a girls’ college and appeared surprised by the request.
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Baltimore
Pan Francisco
Goucher College
Goucher
Joan Johnson Kidnapping Vexes College Scene
A dramatic campus case unfolds with Joan Johnson and Dan Weber missing after a plotting group led by Ed and Sam takes them. J. G. Johnson, an eastern industrialist, is drawn into the intrigue as readers and Alpha Nu members speculate on motives, wealth connections, and the kidnap plot. The narrative hints at a looming confrontation and names Rocco Petrone as a possible kidnapper.
Konawa Residents In Service and Community Notices
Paul Smith and Jack Sparks traveled to Oklahoma City to enlist in the Navy. Paul Smith was accepted and will soon receive his notice to report for service. The Methodist church held a pep meeting despite cold weather with many members present. After cocoa and cookies, attendees enjoyed games in the basement game room. Reverend Joe L. Chum, teachers, and numerous local residents attended. Edith Everett and daughter Marie visited relatives in Seminole. Bible class host Melvin Dixon and the Appleby circle of the Baptist W M S met at Mrs. Heathman’s home. Edith Ellis presided over the meeting and Genevn Dixon led a Bible lesson. Joe Fred Watson visited Ada, and Bert Harris visited family in Wewoka. An election of Progressive Study club officers occurred at Mr. LW Courtney’s home. officers include Hudson, Wilbourn, Reynolds, Scroggin, Courtney, and Watts. The club plans to sponsor a play to raise funds for a destroyed grade school library. Several members and guests attended refreshments. next meeting set for January 25 at Mrs. Fielder’s home. Mrs. M. A. Foster leaves for Louisiana to visit relatives. J.O. Gate of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. John Means. J.W. Bolt and Mrs. Cunningham were in Oklahoma City. A local couple, Litton and Reeder, were mentioned. The Belle Bennett circle met at Mrs. Bert Harris’s home. changing meeting day to Wednesday for both circles.
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Paul Smith
Jack Sparks
Oklahoma City
United States Service
Navy Department
Paul
Joe L. Chum
Mr. DeBenning
A. L. Ruggles
W. A. Price
T. F. Love
E. B. Wilbourn
R. L. Abernathy
Wes Gladden
Bradley
John Jones
Voyt Gladden
Edith Everett
Marie
Konawa
G. Taylor
Seminole
Dixon
Vn Dixon
Harris
Joe Fred Watson
J.C. Watson
Ada
Bert Harris
Wewoka
Bert
Jesen
Earl Gasaway
Clyde Lee
Q . Delicious
S. W._Bates
C. H. Bower
M. A. Dixon
A. G. Fielder
Aaron Frey
T. A. Hudson
W. H. Kilgo
H. E. Moore
Brown
John Means
J. WW. Bolt
J. E. Cunningham
Luton
Jin
Russellville
Ark
Litton
H. M. Reeder
Enid Coyotes Harried by Local Hunter Boedeker's Pack
Enid, Jan 19. C V Boedeker, an Enid bus lines operator, hunts coyotes using six dogs. Trail dogs lead, then greyhounds released to run down the quarry. He hopes to improve his 1939 total of 22 coyotes killed as snow and ice thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Garfeld County
Af C. V. Boedeker
Boedeker
Goedeker
Parity fund transfer approved to complete farmer payments
Senator Russell said a senate appropriations subcommittee approved a 10 million dollar transfer to finish parity payments to farmers, after checks were suspended when the 212 million dollar fund for the 1939 program was exhausted, with deficiencies mainly in cotton and corn farmers. In Waterbury a deputy sheriff was awarded 60 dollars after a mistaken test of the wrong cow, despite a 260 dollar demand for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Appropriations
Oklahoma
Waterbury
Conn
Daniel O’connor
Adans at Broiler Show in Arkansas
J. O. Abney J. B. Hill B. B Patrick and Milton Keating returned Saturday from Springdale Arkansas where they attended the broiler show and discussed with many of the growers the broiler industry. Buyers were present from New Orleans and a dozen northern cities. The men went to gain information about how the chicken industry operates in Washington and Benton counties Arkansas to use with potential growers in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Abney
J. B. Hill
B. B
Patrick
Milton Keating
Sprngdale
Arkansas
New Orleans
Washington
Benton
Stick frozen to farmboy's hand near Marlowe
Five year-old Ted Orville's right hand froze to a stick while driving cattle home five miles west of Marlowe. Dr. H J Weeds said the log pad would not lose the hand though the flesh was badly swollen and torn from attempts to remove the stick.
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Duncan
Ted Orville
Marlowe
H. J. Weeds
Million For Finns Relief Fund Reaches Million Mark
New York January 22 Herbert Hoover announced the Finnish relief fund has reached 1 million dollars with 400000 more set for emergency civilian relief in Finland. In the first seven months of 1939 US airlines flew 52000000 miles carrying about 1.5 million people without a serious accident or forced landing.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Finland
United States
Landmark Borah, Idaho Senator, Dies at 74
William Edgar Borah of Idaho, dean of the United States Senate, died at 7 45 p m CST at 74 after a cerebral hemorrhage following a fall at his Washington apartment. The veteran Republican champion of U S independence and anti trust reform had been unconscious since Tuesday, with Mrs Borah at his side. He began his career on March 4, 1907, and would have completed 33 years of service next year.
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Washington
William Edgar Borah
Idaho
United States Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Hiram Johnson
California
Henry Cabot Ledge
Wilson
League of Nations
Senate
Borah
Garner urged to place name on Ohio ballot in 1940 race
Ohio supporters push Vice President Garner to sign consent papers by March 15 to enter the Ohio Democratic primary and seek delegates. Donahey undecided on running. Limbach says delegation would back Roosevelt if a third term surge appears. Garner weighs whether to seek part of Ohio delegation despite rural district appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Garner
Buckeye
Donahey
Arthur L. Limbach
Ohio Democratic
Roosevelt
Garer
Davis Co Adds Oil Producers Near Francis and Jersey Fields
In the Francis area Davis Co reports the No. 1 Chandler well 35-5-7 shows oil in the hole and bailed. Gilcrease log at 2,390 to 2,410 feet. Nearby Minton and Osborne No. 1 Chandler 35-5-7 runs below 1,930 feet. Continental logs a new producer in Jersey field with No. 6 House 12-1-7 yielding 1,739 barrels in 24 hours at 4,659 feet, Wilcox depth 4,589 feet.
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Francis
Davis No. 1
Chandler
New
Minton
Osborne No. 1
Continental
Jerse
Se Nse
Wilcox
Appeal Out For Funds For Fight On Paralysis Ada
An appeal for infantile paralysis funds was launched in Ada with containers in stores and businesses. Orel Busby announced cards will be sent to a junior high and school pupils for donations from one to ten dimes, with donors listed in the Ada News. School cards target President Roosevelt with responses acknowledged by the White House.
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Ada
Roosevelt
Orel Busby
Ada News
White House
Dick Jones Named Judge on Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals
Oklahoma City January 19 Dick Jones 35 year old attorney for the state tax commission was chosen by Governor Phillips to serve as judge of the eastern district on the criminal court of appeals filling the late James Davenport s five year term at 7500 a year one of the states best paid posts He hails from Okemah and has long been a friend of the governor Jones says he hopes to emulate the governor in making a good judge of the court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Dick Jones
State Tax Commission
Phillips
Easter
Criminal Court of Appeals
James 5
Davenport
Jones
E Jones
Okemah
Oxtuskee
Oklahoma Education Association to sue state over non payable warrants
The Oklahoma Education Association plans to file a state supreme court suit early next week to force issuance of non payables against the general revenue fund. The move follows the state deficit reaching 400000 and a cash only payment method for claims, with more than half of 2000000 in pending claims for school aid and January salaries.
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Oklahoma City
PA Supreme Court
General Revenue
Oklahoma Education Association
Samuel Hayes
Frank Carter
E. A
Hayes
Supreme Court
Phillips
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