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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
4
The Ada News editor recalls a kind bouquet from a grateful reader and laments public waste while praising balanced banking reforms and road funding. It notes Japan China war strains, Santa Fe yard cuts, rising railroad shifts, and broader travel and agricultural plenty across Oklahoma.
A column extols Caleb and Joshua for steadfast courage and faith in a Promised Land, then shifts to critique state deficit and waste. It contrasts historic figures who faced danger with modern political missteps and tax burdens, urging resilience and accountability in leadership.
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a weekly decline of 32 006 barrels per day in U S crude oil production for the week ending July 2. The national average fell to 3 046 433 bpd with state changes including Oklahoma down to 376 575 bpd and Texas up to 1 191 982 bpd. California and Michigan showed declines while Louisiana and the Rocky Mountain region posted gains.
Tulsa police report a quarrel between Vance Newsom and his wife led to his death after he tried to hop a moving truck. He fell when his footing failed, suffering a fractured skull. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Newsom of Cleburne, Texas.
The state department urges South America and the British Dominions as prime havens for Jewish and other refugees from Germany and Austria. Private wealthier nations should finance most transportation. The plan will be presented at the Evian refugee conference opening tomorrow, called by Secretary Hull. Delegates from 33 nations meet to seek new homes for hundreds of thousands.
Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson began impaneling a grand jury in Chicago to investigate whether a nationwide trust exists in the milk industry. United States District Attorney Michael L. Igoe and Leo Tierney outlined grounds for potential antitrust indictments as the panel expected to sit through July and August with hearing and evidence to start on July 18.
Washington July 5 7 The treasury revised today its daily statement of budgetary expenditures to include practically all spending by the reconstruction finance corporation the commodity credit corporation and the export import bank Formerly the difference between receipts and disbursements of these agencies was recharged against budgetary ex
New York July 5 UP Miss Kirsten Hesselgren the first woman in Sweden's senate visits the United States for the first time in 19 years. She notes women in Sweden Norway Denmark and Finland are organized in unions on par with men and contrasts this with American labor conditions. She also cites Sweden's language state and religion as factors in easier governance and recalls thirteen years in parliament.
Ada Milling Co directors elected Harry Lundgaard to succeed the late W L Chapman of Shawnee. Lundgaard, 13 years as general manager and secretary treasurer, led the mill to a paying position and regional dominance. The resolution praised Chapman’s sterling worth and guiding influence.
Senator Hatch praised President Roosevelt for extending civil service to thousands of federal workers, boosting the ban on political activity. Critics note the policy takes effect next February, after the 1938 elections.
Senator Logan of Kentucky said he believes Roosevelt and Garner will not seek a third term. He had not discussed terms with either, but stated he is certain they will not run again.
When constipation strikes choose a reliable laxative. Black Draught is advertised as purely vegetable and gentle on the stomach while effectively stimulating the lower bowel to relieve constipation.
Tony Galento, the New Jersey bartender, is placed second in the National Boxing Association heavyweight ratings. Harvey L. Miller, NBA ratings chair, says Galento earned the No 1 challenger spot with consistent ring wins and willingness to meet Louis or any top rival. Louis, Baer, Farr, Pastor, Schmeling and others follow in the lineup.
New Albany Iowa July 6 The state election board certified James G Ferrell as the legal Republican nominee for city clerk after a May primary in which he was defeated by a deceased man.
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