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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
8
In 1942 New York mystery at a Caribbean chemical plant follows Bill Talcott accused of a serious shortage. June Patterson confronts Talcott and Halsey on a dark beach as a native figure emerges, triggering a chilling scream and mounting tension.
Parris learns that Cassie was killed by her father, who then killed himself. Drake and Parris fear exposure as a town already whispers about the Towers. A hidden diary shows Dr. Tower’s hidden descent into murderous madness.
Parris and Drake discuss Tower's bitterness and Kings Row's role in his fate. A pretty local girl, Randy Monaghan, arrives and charms Drake as Parris departs toward Europe, signaling a farewell ride and a cliffhanger ending.
Chinese armies opened a triangu lar breach in Chekiang near Yangki 45 miles NW of Kinkwa recapturing space as heavy rains hinder Japanese advance along China east coast. Jap columns pressed Chuhsien 12 miles NE of Chińgwa while Tokyo reported a new Kiangsi drive toward the Chekiang–Kiangsi railway.
Six months after Pearl Harbor Oklahoma men will enlist in the navy in mass ceremonies at Oklahoma City. Men joining between May 31 and June 6 will take the oath at 1 pm with bands, flying displays, speakers, and a 1:55 pm commemoration of the Pearl Harbor strike.
Washington June 3 up the House appropriations committee approved a 1 058 451 660 bill for the labor department the social security board and related agencies after eliminating a 75 818 000 fund for the Civilian Conservation Corps CCC. Chairman Cannon said members voted 15 to 12 to end the CCC program as Rep Engel argued the corps was no longer needed. The 75 818 000 CCC allocation was a 171 142 000 cut from 1942 and would have reduced camps from 1200 to 350. CCC director J J McEntee urged retention stating the corps is needed for army cantonments and forest work.
The piece argues that a generals’ revolt is unlikely. Officers remember oaths and pledge to avoid politics, making a widespread anti Nazi coup improbable, despite rumors and wishful thinking.
The forum resumes with W G Banister, special agent in charge, stressing that each person should strive for their best to ensure freedom in the United States. The morning session features his remarks following the opening speaker.
Opportunities for men to receive training in aircraft occupations were announced by the U S Civil Service Commission. A Trainee Craftsman male position paying 1020 a year at the Air Corps Oklahoma City air depot is available, with advancement possible. Applicants must be at least 17 and in sound health.
George A. Gay national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic told Michigan G A R encampment guests he would love to join a fight with Hitler and the Japanese. He predicted Hitler is doomed and urged a second front in Europe to defeat Nazi Germany this summer. He praised MacArthur and said victory in the Far East could come after Hitler falls.
The House Appropriations Committee sent to the floor a supplemental navy bill totaling 654,999,740 in direct appropriations and 1,037,500,000 in contract authorizations. Submarine construction earmarks reach 857,500,000 with estimates of 100 plus long range subs. An additional 1,115,000,000 contract for 500,000 tons of auxiliary ships passed, lifting total war chest to about 163,090,000,000 for a three year period starting July 1 1940. Farmland harvests loom as farmers expect strong yields with 12 to 18 bushels per acre amid warm dry weather. Government control uncertainty clouds next year’s planting. Farmers stay focused on wheat plans and Food for Freedom programs.
Enid reports farmers face labor shortages if more men are drafted, storage and bins readiness, and rail transport challenges amid wartime controls. Growers plan early fieldwork and pooling trucks to move grain, with increased barley and small grains under allotment rules.
Seattle landlord NE Berry orders tenants in 75 apartments to vacate by July 1 claiming government rent freezes ruin his business. Notice warns no water heat electricity or phone and front door will be locked. Berry says government can take over if they want to try running it cheaper.
Oklahoma City report shows Justice of the Peace Evert Crismore ruled A J Wood ineligible then found he lived outside his district. Crismore's own investigation confirmed Wood's district registration, making him eligible to run. Wood now plans to contest the rural post.
Washington June 3 UP enthusiastic American airmen forecast that Britain's and America's growing air power could cripple Germany and force military defeat without a land invasion. They cite Cologne Essen bombings as prelude to strategic bombing aimed at halting heavy industry and pressuring the Russian front, while traditional leaders remain cautious.
Washington reports that the National Rifle Association promoted a plan to form guerrilla like home guard units from sport riflemen and skeet shooters to defend key areas. The proposal argues that millions of weapon owners lacking full military service could quickly bolster defenses near landing fields and railway tunnels with minimal training.
Rear Admiral Ross T. McIntire, surgeon general of the United States navy, said President Roosevelt's health is holding up well under war strain. He noted the president is in excellent health with superb mental attitude and takes good care of himself, promising success in the war as long as his condition remains.
Eighteen survivors of a British merchantman were landed in Charleston, S C, after a submarine torpedoed and sank their vessel twelve hours earlier. The crew sought news of 34 missing companions. Four men died from shrapnel and three survivors had shrapnel injuries.
Mexico orders all naval personnel to stand by for duty at any hour and rural coastal residents to stay vigilant against suspicious activity. The government operates arms plants at full capacity as police round up Axis nationals and arrest anti war propagandists. President Manuel Fil a Camaco will address the nation at 9 pm about Mexico's belligerent role.
Berne Switzerland June 3 Italian newspapers report that nine Italian medical officers including a major and five captains were court martialed in Bari for selling convalescence certificates to healthy soldiers. Sentences range from seven to 15 years of solitary confinement.
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