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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
4
A column argues trade requires imports, noting rubber, manganese, tin, coffee, tea, and sugar as essential imports. It forecasts complex exchanges and state department work, stressing balance of trade and practical limits on restricting commerce. A Sunday School lesson on Jesus’ Messiahship follows.
The Exchange notes that the constitutional requirement to reapportion House seats every ten years was mishandled in 1920 and a 1922 law tying Congress to follow the rule faltered during a lame duck session. It suggests migrations may alter representation, while warning lawmakers against unconstitutional moves.
The county committee endorses a bill to shield county and school district funds in county treasurers hands. It favors restoring the run off primary, a plank long pushed by Senator McKeel. The piece notes past vetoes and political dynamics in Oklahoma during the 1940s context.
The piece warns Louisiana voters about concentrating power in a single governor, referencing Huey Long and denouncing dictatorship as un-American. It cautions other states to resist powerful machines and notes that when money is scarce the U.S. government sells more bonds.
The Ada community campaign urges united action through the chamber of commerce to build the city’s future. It argues progress requires collective effort, civic sacrifice, and sustained growth beyond the hard times of the thirties. The editorial condemns extremism and commends FBI actions against dangerous plots.
The Ada chamber of commerce may set up a safety council to coordinate efforts across individuals and agencies. Dr. F. R. Noffsinger of the A A A stresses universal cooperation and fearlessly executed safety programs, including possible high school driver training where feasible.
An opinion column argues that communist apologists distort Finland's progress under democracy while highlighting League of Nations data from 1929 to 1939 showing Finland's economic gains. It warns American readers about Soviet influence and notes reluctance among Democrats to extend Roosevelt beyond eight years. It also covers housing, building costs, and a waning interest in fairy tales.
Jesse V. LaSalle, long-time Ada restaurant proprietor, has formed the LaSalle Drilling Co. with headquarters connected to the LaSalle Restaurant in Salem. He serves as president and general manager while continuing his Salem operations, and reports indicate his first drilling contract is a rotary test in Indiana with the LaSalle Drilling Co. as contractor.
Crude oil production in the United States rose by 71,210 barrels per day to 3,644,592 for the week ended Jan. 20, per the Oil and Gas Journal. Illinois led gains, with Oklahoma and Texas showing notable increases. several states and regions posted gains while Eastern fields and Michigan declined.
Enid police report a collision between a state owned truck driven by convict Lee Baldock No. 30925 and a car carrying Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Mayes of Enid. The crash happened in the northern part of Enid late Monday night. Mayes were shaken and bruised and their car damaged.
Officers said Bal douk planned to deliver commodities to a northern Oklahoma hospital. No one was with Bal douk when observed by officers.
Secretary Morgenthau urged Congress to raise the federal debt limit to 50 billion dollars and balance the budget by cutting expenditures and raising taxes. He favored trimming public works and reclamation programs and forecast interest on the debt at about 1.1 billion dollars for the next fiscal year.
William J Webb age 17 of 722 W 12th St died January 23 at 8 30 am in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Criswell Funeral Home Wednesday at p m Rev C B Holland officiating with burial in Memorial Park cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs WT Webb a brother LeRoy Webb and three sisters Mrs Lela Sterling Hobbs NM Mrs Leota Gant Ada and Miss Virginia Webb Hoggs NM
A Des Moines man arrested for driving while intoxicated refused to accompany officers to the station unless Patrolman N B Wilson swapped hats with him. Wilson arrived wearing a derby hat while the other man wore the patrolman’s cap, baffling officers until the explanation was given.
Delilah Snider, 87, died in Hundred West Virginia. Residents recall the community’s name stems from the longevity of her maternal grandparents, who reportedly lived to 109 and 107, shaping the town’s identity.
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