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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
4
The piece argues private firms train workers and value experienced staff while government suffers from constant changes and political appointments. It laments hires based on loyalty or delay, not qualifications, leading to bungling and higher costs. It urges voters to view government as a business, not a personal fortune.
The report details a contested Will Rogers nomination and a potential secondary primary to resolve the dispute. It notes Howard and his attorneys pressing the issue, Rogers prevailing before the state election board, and the risk to Howard’s career if he cannot remove Rogers from the ticket.
The Pontotoc county oil scene grows as Fleetborn brings new wells well north of Ada, signaling potential field expansion after a decade of gradual development. Small producers have entered since the year began, with no major notice, while researchers expect continued progress amid persistent exploration and occasional yield from concealed pools.
The Oklahoma Press Association presented a bronco tablet to Cal Sidney Suggs of Ardmore in recognition of his long service as a pioneer newspaperman, booster, and builder. He helped create the highway department and served as its first commissioner, witnessing Oklahoma’s planned expansive road system take shape.
John D L Rockefeller, aged ninety three, expresses certainty of reaching the century mark and optimism about a coming prosperity after surviving seven depressions. He ignores gloom and looks to better days ahead as cotton acreage this year runs 9.5 percent below last year with August crop forecasts still pending. Cartwright wins re election over several opponents, including former Ada man C C Williams now living in Potenu, with East Central alumni ties noted.
The Lausanne conference debated a debt reduction pact tied to U S actions. Mrs Chamberlain claimed American consultation, provoking a US Senate clash and denial from Secretary Stimson. The incident damaged cancellation aims and sparked broad debate.
The article recalls a German printer's wife who altered Genesis in a Bible edition to declare woman superior. Her act aimed at freeing her sex from male domination, but the change went unnoticed until printing finished and she was executed for her bold challenge.
The writer argues Americans care little about how European nations settle disputes, yet the issue matters greatly due to billions invested overseas. A general war would cause bankruptcy and chaos, harming Pon totoc county where cotton and farm products are heavily sold, with oil tied to Europe’s stability. Restoring Europe to stability benefits the civilized world.
William G McAdoo claims Roosevelt and Garner will carry California this year despite its Republican history. He notes Senator Johnson’s praise of Roosevelt and platform and predicts Garner’s strength will boost the ticket amid Texan residents in the state.
A newspaper should represent the community as a whole and influence harmony. It should take principled stands when needed, but not air every minor grievance of individuals. Seeking to please everybody harms usefulness. trouble will come anyway.
Senator Pittman and allies failed to move Congress but this marks the first sustained push for silver in nearly 40 years. Gov. Murray tried to add a silver plank to the Democratic platform and it failed. The mood has shifted from certainty of a settled issue to renewed interest that could lift silver’s monetary role.
The national Prohibition party nominated former Georgia congressman Will D Upshaw for president with tentative acceptance conditional on Borah leading the ticket. It has never drawn large votes but aims to maximize its share if Borah enters the race. Oklahoma primary shows voters favor issues over mudslinging as Clark’s campaign faced attacks while Busby stayed factual. Republicans warn that John Garner is more than a figurehead on the Democratic ticket and anticipate backlash when Jack mobilizes.
A religious meditation on Moses leading the Israelites from Egypt, the plagues, the Passover, and the Exodus, linking divine deliverance to faith and obedience. It contrasts Pharaoh’s resistance with God’s plan, then notes Passover memory and the Christian observance of the Lord’s Supper, ending with reflections on education and self-improvement.
The Pate and Park association, formed to hold a county fair, votes to liquidate by May and distribute £10,000 share capital. Directors decide to proceed with sale site, checks at Oklahoma State Bank will be mailed when the bank opens tomorrow. Stockholders urged to collect ten and dollars via designated association payment methods.
The piece notes runoff primary laws fail to deter candidates as more run than ever. It warns elections breed enemies who can cause damage, then profiles Will Rogers of Moore facing Mrs Bassett. It also mentions a thought experiment claiming all world gold could form a 31ft cube driving how currency underpins exchange.
Moscow July 14 James Mattern and Bennett Griffin, two famed world flyers, planned another attempt after crash landing near Morelancy in a peat bog while chasing the record of Wiley Post and Harold Gatty. They left Moscow discouraged but hopeful, noting the mishap and gear damage but intent on flying again next summer.
Oklahoma City. Gov Murray granted parole to Mrs Galdle Wakely of Camanele Texas who hitchhiked to plead clemency for her husband Fred Wakely and won a five year parole from a one year sentence for auto larceny. Other paroles were given to Alfred Gina Seminole County for two years for larceny of domestic animals Cheva W Young Potta watarle county for 15 years for robbery and W R Sherrill reen county for three years for grand larceny.
In Nore California a church congregation conflict erupts around Hutton and Angelia Temple, with talk of ousting leaders and legal action. Reported chaos includes verbal threats and claims of financial collapse as factions confront leadership and authority.
July 11 in Washington AM Secretary Stimson said no proposals from European powers for war debt revision had arrived. He asserted no State Department officials were involved in drafting the so called gentlemen's agreement. Lausanne terms on reparations were separate from Germany’s payment plan but not to affect US tariffs on Europe’s war debts.
Oklahoma City July 11 Governor Murray denies backing Jim McClintle in the June net primary race with Neil Gardner. The governor supports Gardner and says he would vote for Gardner if given a vote, while maintaining a hands off stance on internal party contests.
Judge Orel Busby issued a temporary order enjoining hotel maintenance, padlocking doors, and scheduling August 24 for a hearing to decide permanence. County Attorney Truman Harrison and Sheriff L. B. Franklin sought abatement, directing action at Eva Russell, the former hotel manager.
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