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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
6
FBI inspectors study factory operations at defense contract sites to seal weak points from sabotage. The work covers access controls, material handling, routine personnel checks, cargo flows, and blueprints protection to safeguard national preparedness.
C H Hailey, Pontotoc County farm agent, notes boll weevil indications after mild winter and wet season. If July rainfall stays normal, severe damage possible. Weekly field checks, census by squares, and dusting with calcium arsenate recommended at 10 percent infestation, with intervals of five days until below ten percent. Low-yield land under half a bale per acre deemed uneconomical to treat.
Oklahoma strengthens explosives licensing as the eighteenth legislature passes a strict act. Abe Block notes administration lies with the safety department and Highway Patrol will prevent bomb making. Purchasers must prove lawful use, post bond, and be loyal U S citizens.
James F. Byrnes was sworn in at the White House today as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. In Roosevelt's office he took the oath before officials, friends and family, administered by Chief Justice, an old friend.
Richard Whaley cites the United States Court of Claims scene as Attorney General Robert H. Jackson’s Supreme Court appointment is confirmed by the Senate. When sworn in the court will reach its full nine member complement.
Complete information kits on the government cotton stamp program were mailed Monday to county merchants from the office of C. H. Hailey farm. Merchants will hold a mass meeting in the district courtroom July 22 at 7 45 p m to plan the operation of the cotton stamp system. Stamps will be issued to farmers who reduce cotton acreages and may be exchanged at local stores for American made cotton products.
The War Department announced that all air corps reserve officers not on active duty and with civilian jobs not vital to defense will be ordered to extended active duty. The exact number is not released but is thought to be several hundred, with possibly under 10 percent remaining in civilian roles. By August 1 all available officers are to be on duty, assigned where best suited by training and civilian experience. Those not called will be those whose work supports the defense effort in aeronautics transportation and allied industries and flying schools.
Editor-Congressman Stephen Bolles of Wisconsin died at his home after a heart ailment. He had served in Congress since January 3, 1939. Bolles was a veteran newspaper editor before his political career, holding top roles at the Toledo Blade Erie Dispatch Buffalo Times Buffalo News and Janesville Daily Gazette since 1920.
Oklahoma tax commission reports total collections of 55 209 737 85 for the 1940 41 year ending June 30 a 1 66 percent rise from the prior year Tobacco tax started May 14 1941 yielding 326 751 84 in six weeks Gasoline tax gains 1 043 861 65 though only about 40 000 from the higher 5 cent rate is included Oil and gas gross production tax fell 244 352 57 Cigarette tax rose 3 39 percent with a 5 cent per pack rate effective June 15.
A 5 foot by 15 foot deep earth flow from Bonny Blue mining camp on Little Black Mountain overwhelmed houses on the Virginia Kentucky line. Six structures toppled and others were at risk as waste slate from Blue Diamond mine workings forced earth down a 2000 foot path. Workers led by Supt. Smith Williams dug drainage to try to stop the slide after days of heavy rain.
E B Germany of Texas democratic committee asks for an investigation into the recent senatorial election. He cites rumors about campaign officials and election officers and says he filed the request with Gillette's committee, which has since been disbanded. Gillette is reported to be at his Cherokee Iowa home awaiting word.
A large plaque bearing Copenhagen s name was placed at the grave of the University of Oklahoma reserve officers training corps horse. Copenhagen joined the university 16 years ago and died in January. A favorite tale recalls him jumping corral fences and nightly visits to a farmer s field before returning to his stall.
Daniel Hays, a prominent Chickasaw figure in Ada, filed for divorce from Pearl Anna Hays. He states they were married at Sulphur on June 7 1937 and cites extreme cruelty and gross neglect. He notes a private property settlement has already been made.
Oklahoma City July 8. Pontotoc county commissioners et al vs J E Campbell Pontotoc reversed. Progressive Life Insurance Company Rogers Ark vs Charles T Snow and Hanie A Snow Haskell county affirmed. Washita county excise board vs Rock Island railway trustees court of tax review reversed. Sam Jewell and National Mutual company vs Ed Jones and state industrial commission original proceeding to review commission award award sustained. George Pace et al vs Georgia E Ott et al Stephens county reversed with directions. et al vs J G Witherspoon Pontotoc reversed.
The Agriculture Department estimates 23,519,000 acres under cultivation as of July 1, a 5.4 percent decrease from the previous year and 28.6 percent below the 10-year July 1 average. If abandonment matches the 10-year average, harvest would cover about 23,102,000 acres. State figures list Oklahoma 1.71 million acres, Texas 8.352 million, and New Mexico 122 thousand.
District Judge Albert C. Hunt ruled the Oklahoma state board of education cannot revoke a teaching certificate. He issued a temporary writ prohibiting further revocation hearings against Joseph Smith, superintendent of Stidham schools, pending a permanent writ on September 11.
Mrs Mabel Bassett state commissioner of charities and corrections announces expanded program after legislature doubles appropriations. Three new aides join inspections across hospitals jails and state facilities, increasing field staff to five including the commissioner.
STILLWATER July 8 Hartman Oklahoma A M floriculturist says planting zinnias cosmos marigolds and annual gaillardia before July 10 yields September blooms lasting to frost. These flowers need about 60 days to mature and tolerate drought, but require timely planting to ensure growth and flowering.
Oklahoma City July 8 The state supreme court held population changes do not alter the 1933 uniform county officer salary act based on the 1930 census. Five justices concurred, three dissented, upholding Washita county tax levy for 1940-41 and overruling a Rock Island railroad protest.
Hartman notes July and August heat may delay sowing. Plant seeds in an open bed and keep moist for a few days until germination occurs. After germination, plant moisture needs depend on plant condition.
Norman July 8 A love for books costs W B Bizzell president of the University of Oklahoma much work as he begins moving a 10000 volume personal library to his new home ahead of his retirement August 1. A special library building behind the new house will hold his Bible collection and other valuable works.
Dexter Rider, 20 year old army private, charged with the murder of Cherokee county deputy sheriff George Flute, 42, after fleeing the scene near Stillwell. Flute was shot while attempting to arrest Rider for a disturbance at a picnic 20 miles south of Stillwell. Rider had recently returned from Fort Bliss and refused reassignment.
State Highway Patrolman Lester checks brakes in the Ada Safety Lane during a Chamber event. After other officers inspect lights steering horn and wipers, a slip is issued and a windshield sticker is placed if brakes pass. A woman says she is not wearing a slip.
Mrs Ila Huff Oklahoma County representative says she will picket husbands of WPA glamour girls and push to remove wives from WPA payrolls. She accuses Washington and state WPA leaders of protecting paid women in higher salary brackets and cites 31 dismissals with more to come.
Several traffic charges filed Monday stem from weekend incidents. Ed McKinney faced drunken driving on July 4. John H. Prater was charged with letting another drive without a license, also dated July 4. Jay Arnote, arrested a half mile north of Ada, is accused of drunk driving on July 6.
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