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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
4
The column surveys growth of industrial giants and government powers, warns of future clashes between big business and the state, and notes farm relief and cooperative marketing plans. It also covers Mussolini and the pope, Dawes fashion, Edison’s scouting, road bond fights, and civic questions.
Oklahoma City June 27. The house accepted a conference report on motor bus and truck tax rates after a committee compromise between Senate and House values. The final proposal ranges from three mills to 15 mills depending on passenger capacity, with Senate still not concurring.
A special house and senate conference committee report led to the house approving an amended bill that provides about 20.7 million dollars for operation and maintenance of state institutions over two fiscal years. The vote was 66 to 26 with 12 absent as senators trimmed 600 thousand dollars while the conference added 900 thousand more. The bill now awaits senate concurrence.
The senate defeated a Republican measure 16 to 19 that would bar judges from cases where they have conflicts or related interests. Tulsa Rep. C. O. Owens helped author the bill detailing disqualification for judges and proceedings tied to their prior roles or related parties.
A special session of the legislature enacted higher motor bus taxes in Oklahoma. Both chambers approved conference reports and Gov. Holloway signed the measure, setting a tiered levy from three to fifteen mills per mile based on passenger capacity. The old tax was one fifth of a cent per mile.
O. O. Owens of Tulsa County announces plans to move to suspend house rules to create new house officers apart from the speaker and to reorganize all house standing committees. He spoke after the house passed the institutional bill as amended by a conference committee report.
Memphis, Tennessee reports a large raid by federal prohibition agents as Col. A W Mays leads 42 agents with warrants. Over 70 people jailed as authorities vow to raise Memphis liquor prices to national levels and enforce Jones law, with more warrants planned.
City attorney T. P. Holt drafts a condemnation resolution to convert the Twelfth street alley into Court street. It would eliminate the alley’s legal details and pave the way for a 30 foot street after land donations from courthouse property. The junked cars and unsightly conditions have spurred civic action and a county vote next week.
Guthrie June 26. Harry H. Rogers president of the Exchange National bank of Tulsa has acquired stock in the First National banks of Guthrie Ada and McAlester as part of a plan to connect smaller Oklahoma banks indirectly with Tulsa’s Exchange National. Ned Holman president of Guthrie’s First National bank says he may serve in an official capacity but details hinge on Rogers’ moves and a New York trip.
The bill bases taxation on miles traveled by buses of varying capacities. It sets a three mill per mile levy for buses carrying up to seven passengers, increasing to a maximum of 15 mills per mile for buses with 36 or more passengers.
Oklahoma City June 29 a bill to make pecan theft a felony was killed by two votes. The house approved 51 to 21 but the calendar clerk corrected the tally noting 53 votes required to pass, so the measure failed.
Neighbors and relatives describe tensions from a divorce between Ritch's sister and the slain man as No. 6 began, noting Ritch planned to use his gun after firing his own rounds.
A remark notes that the prevalent triumph of Scotchment may result from a strict attitude of not giving quarter in competition or dispute. The observation suggests a cause for widespread achievement within the country.
American First National Bank directors approved forming a six million dollar corporation to acquire a majority stake in Oklahoma banks. The move will seek shareholder approval and a charter. the group aims to unite about 100 banks initially with plans to stabilize the state's banking situation as more join.
The Empire oil well on the P. A. Norris farm in Bebee field produced 350 barrels per day from 2369 feet with the top at 2240 feet. This second Bebee field well this month is set to boost regional output and spur additional drilling.
The article notes that professors claim every musical work carries a motive. It laments some radio tunes as driven by sheer meanness rather than artistic purpose.
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