Ada Weekly News Consolidations and Publishing Details
The Ada Weekly News traces its history to 1901 with editor Wm. D. Little and notes consolidations with the Ada Weekly Democrat in 1910 Pontotoc County Enterprise in 1912 and Ada Star Democrat in 1919. It also mentions the Ada Evening News along with mailing rates and publication schedule.
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Wm. D. Little
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc County Enterprise
Ada- Star-Democrat
Oeemeneeieee
Ada Evening News
Ada Weekly News
ADA Weekly
Ada
Okla
Nash Chosen as Oklahoma Higher Education Chancellor
The Oklahoma State Board of Regents selected M. A. Nash, longtime president of the Oklahoma College for Women at Chickasha and former state superintendent of public instruction, to lead the new chancellor position. Nash, a native Oklahoman with extensive experience in teaching administration, is viewed as ideal to unify and balance the state's higher education system across eighteen institutions.
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State Board of Regents of Higher Education
M. A. Nash
Oklahoma College For Women
Chickasha
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Nash
Dr. Nash
University of Oklahoma
Moving On From Ada To Oregon Echoes Of Change
The piece reflects on Ada area residents moving to Oregon for Farm Security Administration work and the mixed reception they face. It contrasts personal experience with environment, notes common origins in Ada, and muses on leadership and relocation as a response to changing surroundings. It also references a Sunday School lesson on Moses and leadership, stressing faith, courage, and responsibility.
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Oregon
Farm Security+ administration
T’s
I’s
Portland
Oklahoma
Ada
Portland Paper
Israel
Children of
Egypt
Moses
God
Pharaoh
Bolton Hall
Setting Sun Over Japan and Allied Turning Tide
In a war outlook piece, the author argues Japan's expansion slows while Allied power grows. It notes American naval and air superiority since Pearl Harbor, rising anti submarine effectiveness, and expected retreats by Japanese forces in the Aleutians Solomons and New Guinea. The piece ends with a proverb about youth, middle age, and old age.
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Asia
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Hong Kong
Malaya
Netherlands East Indies
Philippines
Australia
Japan
Tokyo
Aleutians
Solomons
New Guinea
Atlantic
United Nations
Jungle Gum Trade Gambit in the Quiche Region
Barry faces pressure in the gum chicle stakeout as Renaldo pushes to ship a record chicle load to Puerto Barrios. Allison dramas and Lila’s arrival hint at deeper motives as Barry plots to win Quiche support and clear suspicion.
Chord Busters To Have Final Fling
Tulsa reports the Chord Busters national champions of 1941 plan a final gathering before mass departures. Bob Holbrook the lead returns for one last performance as Tom Massengale the bass heads to Army service. The remaining quartet members face disbanding with the war note looming.
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Tulsa
Chord Busters
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
Barber Shop Quartet Singing In America, Inc
Chord-Busters
Bob Holbrook
Kansas
Bob
Tom Massengale
Holbrook
Nsas
Massengale
Incomes Boosted By War Eyed By Tax Formula
Washington July 7 UP Congress and treasury experts draft a wartime tax plan applying excess profits to individuals. The Ways and Means Committee orders study and considers a general tax measure with higher levies starting January 1 1944. Debate covers sales tax spending tax and increased income taxes.
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Washington
Congressional
Treasury
House
Ways and Means
Giraud Arrives in Washington for Roosevelt Conference
General Henri Giraud, head of French forces in North Africa and co chair of the French National Liberation Committee, will reach the White House late Wednesday for a 3:30 p.m. CST meeting with President Roosevelt. He will stay at Blair House and discuss wartime conduct with Admiral Leahy and Allied chiefs of staff.
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Washington
Henri Giraud
North Africa
French Committee For National Liberation
White House
Roosevelt
Giraud
Mr. Roosevelt
C.W.T
William D. Leahy
Leahy
Blair House
Executive Mansion
Ira Bugg Named Pottawatomie County Superintendent
Ira Bugg, a 19 year veteran of Pottawatomie county schools, was elected county superintendent of schools Tuesday. He is a Tribbey High School graduate and studied at East Central State College and Oklahoma Baptist University. He defeated Argoyle Seikel, the six year incumbent, in last November’s election. Seikel will join the state health department in Muskogee.
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Ira Bugg
Pottawatomie
Bugg
Tribbey High School
East Central State College
Ada
Oklahoma Baptist University
Argoyle Seikel
Seikel
Muskogee
State Health Department
Four Oklahomans Missing In Action
War Department announced four Oklahoma servicemen missing in action in the European theater. Names include Staff Sgt. Burrill Cummings of India linked service, Staff Sgt. Tink J. Hughes of Oklahoma City, Tech. Sgt. Joseph L. Lafarge of Pawhuska, and Staff Sgt. Wilbur S. Thys of Fairview, with family connections listed.
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Washington
War Department
Burrill Cummings
Alice D. Cummings
India
Tink J. Hughes
Georgia Irene Hughes
Southeast 32Nd
Oklahoma City
Tech
Joseph L. Lafarge
Pawhasta
Wilbur S. Thys
Beulah G. Thys
Fairview
Tulsa Child Specialist Dies After Heart Attack
Dr. C. E. Bradley, 58, Tulsa child specialist and state medical examiners member, died last night after a heart attack. He had two years of declining health, served in World War I, practiced at Mountain View briefly, then moved to Tulsa in 1923.
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Tulsa
C. E. Bradley
State Board of Medical Examiners
Mountain View
Maas Seeks Law For WPB Paper Decision Transparency
Rep. Maas from Minnesota announced plans to back restrictive legislation to force the War Production Board to publish all newsprint decisions. He accuses WPB of censorship and favoritism, proposing monthly public reports detailing case handling, delays, appeals, and secret orders to prevent press manipulation.
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Washington
Maas
R-Minn
War Production Board
House
WPB
Star Chamber
OWI Seeks Cheap Home Front News Setup
The Office of War Information asks publishers to aid in a low-cost home front government news program. Director Falmer Hoyt, after pitching $8.8 million but receiving $2.25 million, forms a nine editor and publisher advisory group to work through existing media. First meeting set for July 13 in Washington D.C. The move means OWI will not print directly for the public and will rely on established information channels. Roy Roberts of the Kansas City Star is on the panel.
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Barry
Allison
Renaldo
Mancha Suma
Washington
Office of War Information
Congress
Falmer Hoyt
OWI
Hoyt
DWI
Roy Roberts
Kansas City Star
Dempsey Wins Interlocutory Divorce Decree in Slugfest Trial
Lt Cmdr William H. Dempsey, former heavyweight champ, wins an interlocutory divorce from Hannah Williams Dempsey in White Plains. Judge J Addison Young finds allegations of infidelity proven beyond doubt. Benny Woodall named co respondent. custody ruling to follow. Hannah's separation suit dismissed.
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White Plains
N. Y
William Harrison Dempsey
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve
Hannah Williams Dempsey
J. Addison Young
Supreme Court
Dempsey
Los Angeles
Lozer
Benny Woodall
Lew Jenkins
Hannah Dempsey
Woodall
Young
Barbara
Joan
Scarsdale
Arthur F. Discoll
Tulsa Reverts To Concert In Park
Tulsa returns to a park concert amid gasoline rationing with city officials planning regular summer programs in most parks. The first event drew over 500 residents who enjoyed live band music and approved the revival of the tradition.
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Tulsa
America
Australia major source of food rations for U S forces
Australia supplies the greater part of the food rations used by U S forces stationed there. When traveling at high speed spotted lizards run on their chin legs for short distances. The crocodile is native to all the Greater Antilles except Puerto Rico.
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Australia
U. S
Greater Antilles
Puerto Rico
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