Resistance to CCC as draft source dangers democracy
The piece argues against turning the Civilian Conservation Corps into a military reserve, saying enrollees come from a single economic stratum and that universal military training should be deliberate and democratic. It warns that using CCC youths for war prep would betray democratic ideals and urges true civilian works programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Drum
CCC
Chicago
General Drum
Civilian Conservation Corps
NEA Service
More Dornicks Indian Ward A Rogue Card or Cultural Stereotype
A critical column questions longstanding views of Native Americans. It contrasts past stereotypes with an anthropologist’s claim that Indians are congenial pranksters who relish practical jokes, mass humor, and mischievous exchanges, challenging perceptions.
Denver Davison Wins State Supreme Court Seat
Denver Davison sweeps to victory in the state supreme court race after a year on the court by appointment. His victory follows a serious operation late in the campaign, earning praise from family and friends across the district and state. John Boyce McKeel wins the hot state senate race, a Ada native with legislative training in Washington, expected to show taxpayers consideration while supporting essential state functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Davison
Senate
John Boyce McKeel
Ada
State Senate
Washington
Deborah the Judge and Prophetess in Israel
Sunday school lesson on Deborah from Judges 4 1 9 12 14 highlights a godly woman who leads with faith to deliver Israel from Canaanite oppression. Barak requires her presence, the Kishon floods, and God uses humble leadership to rout Sisera and restore hope. The piece urges reverence for godly women and notes their pivotal role in strength and guidance.
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Deborah
Palestine
Naphtali
Zebulun
Caleb
God
Barak
Mt. Tabor
Sisera
Sed
Kishon
Israel
Mary
Bethlehem
Record Wheat Crop Is Seen
Washington reports the 1938 wheat crop is estimated at 967,412,000 bushels, second largest on record, triggering mandatory government loans to farmers. Loans aimed to help market timing as prices improve, with an estimated loan rate of 59 to 80 cents per bushel. Also notes Seminole land grant discussions in Coahuila and a Mexico investigation offer involving Five Civilized Tribes officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Crop Export Board
Josephus Daniels
Mexico
Coahuila
John Collier
Daniels
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Mexico to Send Official to Check Seminole Living Conditions
The Mexican government plans to send a representative to Oklahoma to assess living conditions of Seminole Indians, according to the bureau of Indian affairs. The move signals cross border interest in the welfare of the Seminole community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Bureau of Indian Affairs
False Teeth Drive Supply Demand Law Reference
Washington July 12 American businessmen have placed well polished teeth into the law of supply and demand. The supply of false teeth comes from domestic dental factories and the world’s demand runs to about 50 000 000 per year. Commerce department officials cited movements in international trade channels. Teeth and eyes cross paths with imports such as Aragon’s blood and Job’s tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Aragon
Job
Camp Scouts in Camp at Ole Witch Hole
Allen Roff and Clarita Fitvaugh scout campers headed to a July 1 camp at the Ole Witch Hole Boy Scout site. The second year visitors joined by Lu ther Ruddell and local families advanced in merit badges, built a bath house floor, and enjoyed swimming and council fires as George Parker and Junior Jackson led top camper honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff
Allen
Fitvaugh
Clarita
Francis
Stone Walla
Ole Witch
Luther “Ruddell
Georgiana McKay
Malley
W. T Robinson
Billie
Buddie Robinson
Janior Jackson
Jack Harmon
Clifton McKay
J. P. Harmon
Buddy Robinson
Billie Burpo
Frank Plummer
Billie Hobinson
George Parker
Junior Jackson
Brother Brown
J- B. Harmon
George McKay
Rebecca Sue Crain
Ina Jane Heywood
Maynard Russell
Keith Miller
W. T. Robinson
Stonewall
Mary Jacks
Dennis Williams
Iida
Georgana McKay
Ollie Coleman
Ada
Coleman
Ada Boy Scouts
Troop Nine Scouts Return to Regular Meetings
Troop Nine resumes regular meetings after a brief lull with new opening exercise last Friday. Patrol leaders discuss scout laws and meanings while business matters noted. Lee Presley and his patrol earned funds for the troop over the Fourth. Games, antelope race and stunts entertained, with Groucho the mechanical man performing until a spring failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Presley
Freddie Hoipkemier
Wr. Barringer
Dick Fentem
Groucho
Jerry Folsom
Shotgun Discharge Mangles Man's Arm Near Ada
Roy V. Hill, living near Va mnoosa, was badly wounded Sunday when a shotgun blast tore his right arm at the elbow. He was treated at Konawa and Ada clinics. relatives say the injury looked intentional. Hill has a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy V. Hill
Vamnoosa
Gieson
Konawa
Ada
Three Killed Over Weekend In Oklahoma
Three people died on Oklahoma highways over a weekend as mass travel to Oklahoma City for a Roosevelt event preceded the fatalities. Roy G. Williams, 35, of Ponca City, died when his car overturned near Three Sands. Bessie Mason, 25, of Tonkawa, and Olive Thomas, 20, of Mulhall, were injured. Mrs. Leslie Dawson, 31, of Carmen, was killed when her husband’s car crashed into a bridge and overturned six miles north of Carmen. Edgar Allen Christy, 48, of Tulsa, died in a Muskogee hospital from injuries suffered in an earlier accident. His body was taken to Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Frese
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Roosevelt
Roy G. Williams
Ponca City
Three Sands
Bessie Mason
Tonkawa
Olive Thomas
Mulhall
Williams
Leslie Dawson
Carmen
Okie
SB. Duke
Dawson
Edgar
Allen Christy
Tulsa
Gulf Oil Corporation
Muskogee
Police charge rookie officer in Clinton poker raid
In Clinton a warrant accuses rookie night officer Thomas Hamlin, 30, of assault with a deadly weapon after a raid on a poker game left Lonnie Snook, 46, wounded in the back and hospitalized in critical condition. Snook says Hamlin fired as he reached for his pocket. Hamlin says he acted after a drag for a weapon. Sheriff says Snook was unarmed and Hamlin had been on the force two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Thomas Hamlin
County Attonney
Hammon
Lonnie Snook
Hamlin
Bill Alcorn
Snook
Garnett Simpson
Favorable Conditions Persist In Oil Industry
Tulsa reports favorable oil industry conditions as mid summer demands loom after Independence Day. Gasoline in strong demand, with forecasts of rising wholesale prices offset by increased car gas sales. Hot weather boosts motor fuel sales. July and August volume expected excellent. Crude output rose July 9 with Texas and Oklahoma increases. overall week output near 3.27 million barrels daily. Inventories remain high while crude prices stay firm. Drilling slowed in field reports amid steady production discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
VPI
Oklahoma
Texas
Oil and Gas Journal
Bureau of Mines
Honolulu Co Convicted In Patent Case
SAN FRANCISCO July 13 UPA reports the US Court of Appeals held Halliburton and Halliburton Oil Well Cementing protected by patent against Honolulu Oil Corp and M O Johnston Oil Field Service. The ruling reversed a district court, remanding for further proceedings. The court deemed Halliburton’s device valid and new, surpassing older methods for testing oil formation productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
UPA
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Erle P Halliburton
Halliburton Oi
Honolulu Oil Corporation, Ltd
M. O. Johnston Oil Field Service Corporation
Halliburton
Gil Wells
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Hana
More Dornicks Indian Ward
Near Vamoosa
Honolulu Co
George Clark
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