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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1940

Page

4

Look Before You Leap in War Time Public Advice Neo Americanism

The piece urges caution about joining any organization amid wartime fear and propaganda. It cites Attorney General Jackson advising to investigate funding, associates, and dues before joining. It also notes political speculation about FDR and concerns on Allied relations and global governance amid defense spending plans.

Robert H. Jackson United States of America NEA Jim Farley Roosevelt Jim Fdr William Allen White

Indelicate question of French Indies postwar fate

The piece examines who will control France’s Caribbean and Pacific islands after a German led peace, noting armistice limits and the risk of a France under German influence. It raises if Indo Chinese actions foretell a fascist French state and the broader implications for U S. policy and territorial belonging.

America France Martinique Guadalupe French Guiana St. Pierre and Miquelon U. S. State Department Monroe Germany Japan Baltic States China United States Nea

US economic missteps and European losses in postwar era

The piece argues American policy errors after World War I and II left Europe with borrowed goods and unpaid debts. It notes Nazi takeover blocking profits from American-built plants abroad and suggests limited options for recouping assets, including possible partial confiscation. It references NEA and Mexico’s stance against confiscation.

Mexico Europe

Private Armies And Screaming Crested Screamers

A discussion of defense measures cites the crested screamer of Brazil as a cheap air alarm and notes its rarity. It also warns against private armies in the U S citing One people one government one army and urges government organized defense. The piece references the French fleet at Alexandria and urges informed voting on Tuesday.

France England Britain Nao Gonzalves Brazil Ernest Untermann Milwaukee Zoo American Legion Bund U. S. Border Defense American

Ada Poised for Auto Training School Under Oklahoma Plan

State School Superintendent A L Crable said Ada would likely host the first unit under Oklahoma's new vocational training program for defense workers an automobile mechanics school. The second unit may be an aircraft mechanics school for Weatherford ground workers. Awaiting Washington approval.

Oklahoma City A. L. Crabl Ada Oklahoma Weatherford Crable Washington

Secret Indictment On Liquor Cases in Fort Smith

A federal grand jury in Fort Smith Arkansas recessed after returning a secret indictment in illicit liquor traffic between wet Arkansas and dry Oklahoma and Kansas. Witnesses included James Cole former manager of Southwestern Distilled Products Sulphur Springs convicted May 4 for falsification of company records, and Harvey Ness convicted with Cole. Also L C Basford of Oklahoma City under sentence for an alleged liquor protection payoff in Muskogee County.

Fort Smith Ark Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Grand James Cole Southwestern Distilled Products, Inc Sulphur Springs

Fate Steps in To Trip Fleeing Pair

A Muskogee Oklahoma man and his 15 year old companion, chased by police, sped past as officers heard a radio sketch of their being wanted. They were returned to Blythe California to answer kidnapping and holdup charges after an earlier desert hold up. The couple allegedly tied and blindfolded a couple near Blythe and stole $14. The wallet was later found on one suspect. Deputies say they were also wanted for a similar crime in San Joaquin California on July 5.

Blythe Wirth J. W. Allom Riverside Lee Hickey California San Joaquin County

Stonewall Girl Weds Woodrow Harriss in Ada Home

Miss Edythe Riley of Stonewall married Woodrow B. Harriss son of F O Harriss of Ada in a Sunday ceremony at 1 30 pm at the First Baptist church parsonage. The bride wore pale blue chiffon and gladioli. attendants included Zula Harriss and Fred Mitchell. The couple will reside in Ada.

T. J. Riley Stonewall Edythe Woodrow B. Harriss F. O. Harriss Ada C. C. Morris First Baptist Church Doctor Morris Zula Harriss Fred Mitchell Maurice Harriss Norman P. Grider St. Louis Missouri Stonewall High School Harriss Horace Mann Chilocco The Community Ice and Produce Company

Oklahoma Tularemia Outbreak Spreads Across State

The state health department reports 61 tularemia cases since January 1 with 40 in the last two months and 12 in the previous month. Also noted is Iceland using volcanic steam to heat homes.

Oklahoma City State Health Department Oklahoma Iceland

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads

A classifieds note explains enhanced value for funds invested in vested Ada News listings. It outlines better return prospects for advertisers and the benefits of choosing longer commitment and higher frequency placements to maximize exposure and audience reach.

Ada News

Dr William McKeever dies founder of Lovers Church

Dr William A. McKeever 72 founder of the Lovers Church and the School for Maturates died after a year of illness in Oklahoma City. A psychologist writer and educator he rose to nationwide attention in 1934 with a program for aging education and the Lovers Church aimed at reforming marriage.

Oklahoma City William A. McKeever Lovers’ Church Walter B. Pitkin McKeever Valley Falls Kas University of Kansas Kansas State Agricultural College Kansas University

Petain Granted Powers to Draft New French Constitution

In Vichy on July 9 the French chamber of deputies approved 395 to 3 a bill granting Premier Marshal Petain full powers to write a new constitution. The bill now goes to the senate and then the national assembly for formal approval, signaling the probable end of the Third Republic and a strong Petain government able to frame laws and a new constitutional framework.

Vichy France Chamber of Deputies Marshal Petain Edouard Herriot Chamber Albert Lebrun Senate National Assembly Napoleon III Petain

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