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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1941
Page
8
Ann Marshall, newly in Farmington, dazzles at the country club debut. Ken’s mother remains wary as Ann learns a man from Richmond believes she is his long lost daughter Jean Ann Marshall, sparking a shocking family twist.
Congressman Lyle Boren said final approval of Ada’s national defense airport will come from Washington within days. He cited verbal assurances from officials and noted possible minor revisions with no fundamental changes. The project, valued around 1.24 million dollars, may proceed through CAA and WPA coordination in Dallas.
Senator George says American patrols of sea lanes to Iceland appear to help Britain tilt the Atlantic, with shipping losses declining. He cites unofficial reports noting Russian defense against the German blitz and predicts German efforts in Russia may extend six weeks despite reinforcements.
The National Safety Council reports the six month total of traffic fatalities reached 16 310, up 2 390 from 1940. If trends continue the 1941 toll could exceed 40 000, with deaths up 17 percent while travel rose 12 percent. Only nine states cut fatalities while large cities show higher rates. Milwaukee New York Boston Providence Memphis Kansas City Omaha Oklahoma City Tulsa and others are listed as six month low leaders.
Investigators report 1793 law bars non Americans from owning American flagships and indictments accuse conspirators of using false bills of sale and false managing owners oaths. Irey notes many Japanese involved had American born wives and children and registered vessels under relatives names to dodge navigation laws while some lived in Japan or traveled there for medical treatment or baths.
The article outlines a proposed bill granting the president price control authority with broad regulatory reach, stirring debate in Congress over delegation of power. Roosevelt argues ceilings are upper limits with flexible enforcement, while critics worry about expanding agency powers and wartime rent trends.
Senate leaders named Senator Connally of Texas to chair the Foreign Relations Committee with Senator George moving to the Finance Committee. Senator Hatch will chair the Privileges and Elections Committee, replacing Connally. The change awaits Senate approval as routine.
Tulsa report notes gasoline sales climb in the east despite Ickes conservation appeal. Seven large eastern firms report a weekly gain of 1.5 million gallons as defense demand and vacations boost consumption. Officials warn of possible involuntary rationing if voluntary measures fail.
Clyde Bailey, director, reports the aluminum drive exceeded early hopes. Weighing is set for Thursday morning with results due at Hennigan's around noon. He thanks Capt. Roy E. Adair, Ed Haley, local officials, clubs, Scouts, carriers, businesses, and religious groups for broad community support.
From one ton of scrap iron it is possible to make 12 75 mm field guns, nine 500 pound demolition bombs, or one 2000 pound 16 inch battleship piercing shell.
A statement notes that Canada has 300 million acres suitable for wheat but only 23 million acres are cultivated. It emphasizes the gap between available land and actual farming activity.
A brief classified notice from Ada News explains higher yields for funds invested in a newer vested program. It highlights increased percentage returns and simplified terms for readers seeking better savings options.
Senator Wheeler won a public apology from Secretary of War Stimson for harsh criticism and a personal explanation from Secretary of Navy Knox regarding a temporary denial of a naval commission for Wheeler’s son Richard. Stimson said he did not believe Wheeler aimed to direct anti war postcards at soldiers and noted an investigation found attempts to arouse disloyalty among troops. Wheeler’s aide said Knox ordered the commission after reviewing the file. A separate incident in Eagle Rock, California, recalled Marion Myslick narrowly avoiding injury when her car struck a curb and an adjacent pole.
Program Organizer Hayden Addington reported July stamp sales totaled 61760.50 with 33859 in orange stamps sold and 27901.50 in blue stamps given away. The revolving fund in Pontotoc county rose from 10000 to 15000 dollars. Distribution on Friday and Saturday will be limited to Old Age Assistance, Aid to the Blind and General Welfare clients under a new plan.
A 460 strong corps of United States construction men arrived at a northern Ireland port and were welcomed by British War Secretary H D R Margesson. Led by E R Holland the group will work on harbor facilities, forming a self contained colony with services, food, clothing, and guaranteed three months work earning 60 to 120 dollars weekly.
A Polish Soviet agreement signed at the British foreign office grants amnesty for Polish prisoners in Russia and annuls territorial changes from 1939. It calls for a Polish army in Russia under a Polish commander, subordinate to Soviet supreme command, formed from about 200,000 Polish POWs. Negotiations were led by Soviet Ambassador Maisky and Polish Premier Sikorsky.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tew hosted a dinner bridge event on Friday evening at their North Easton street home. The color scheme featured red white and blue with outdoor living room flowers. Winners included Loyd Watson and Dick Elam in pitch and bridge respectively, with Charles McMahon taking the traveling prize.
District Judge Kenneth Jarrett affirmed a county ruling that Minnie O. Cammack is incompetent to administer her husband’s estate. Two psychiatrists testified she was competent, but the May 6 decision by County Judge Tom Stevens stands, with a local bank appointed guardian and Groves Laboratories involvement noted. The article also notes the origin of the American Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama in 1831.
Council Bluffs Newborn arrives with four teeth in lower jaw at Clarence and wife Mc Donalds home. Baby’s unusual dental set noted at birth in the report from the local residence.
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