Convention Hears Chairman Then Hegesg for Day
A convention session opens with the chairman speaking before a heated exchange. Delegates report a sharp attack on administration policy as key remarks unfold during a contentious day of proceedings.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
1
Snell Urges GOP Unity Against New Deal at Cleveland
Representative Bertrand Snell of New York urged the Republican convention to unite to restore government to the people and oppose the New Deal, calling it a grotesque failure and warning against meaningless promises. He vowed Republican cooperation with preservation of democratic liberties and condemned fiscal excess and tariff policy. He targeted youth and women with calls for deliverance and warned parents about government promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bertrand Snell
New York
Democratic Party
America
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Constitutional Democra
Herbert Hoover
House
Ces
Snell
Sons and Daughters of America
Congress
Chicago
Hoover
Abile Republic
NRA
AAA
New Yorker
Ada Summer Band Opens At Junior High
The Ada school system starts a summer school band directed by Enu zene Ford at the junior high building. About 150 boys and girls are enrolled in three sections. Sections A and B are experienced players while section C comprises beginners. Each section meets twice weekly for eight weeks on a six day week. The band performs at public gatherings during the vacation, continuing a tradition of weekly city parks and civic meetings concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Enuzene Ford
Ford
Maud State Bank declares five percent dividend
Shawnee June 10. A five per cent dividend totaling 11 050.26 will be paid June 15 to depositors of the Maud State Bank, liquidating agent A M Orr said today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Maud State Bank
A. M. Orr
Terrapins Sought for Ada Derby on July Fourth
Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce calls for 1000 terrapins for the terrapin derby at Ada ballpark on July 4. Derby committee chair Gus Lemp offers five cents per terrapin brought to his shop at 125 East Main Street through July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ada Ballpark
Gus Lemp
East Main Street
Chinese City Placed Under Martial Law
Changsha in Hunan Province declared martial law as civil war looms between central and southwestern armies. Cantonese forces exceeding 200000 troops close to Changsha while Nanking government reports 175000 troops nearby. Canton recruits thousands more and police likely drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Changsha
Hunan
North China
Changwai
Lake Tungting
Nanking
Censorship Tightens as Canton Cracks Down in South China
Reports reach Hong Kong of military conscription including women in the Kwangsi army and a government threat to execute bank-note speculators. Troops are moved north toward Hangchow to curb rising Japanese influence, as censorship screens news in Canton and Guangdong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
China
South China
Canton
Hangchow
Hunan
Landon Seeks Unity on Republican Platform at Convention
Topeka Kansas June 10 Gov Alf Landon said he hopes for a harmonious agreement on a platform by the Republican national convention. He urged enthusiastic 100 percent support from all party members and said he may not attend Cleveland regardless of convention events. Mayor Barrett urged Topeka citizens to join in a mammoth celebration when Landon is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kans
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Cleveland
H. G. Barrett
Associated Press
London
Henry P. Fletcher
John M. Hamilton
Kansas
Fletcher
Borah
Pike Swallows Bass Caught by Earl Etaib in Test
In Tiffin Ohio Earl Etaib hooked two fish in a single test. A 20 inch pike weighing six and a half pounds swallowed an eight inch bass during the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin
Hoover Denounced by Convention as Delegates Rally for Landon
At Cleveland the Republican gathering shaped its platform and shifted major New York and Pennsylvania blocks to Gov. Landon as Herbert Hoover faced a rousing reception. The subcommittee neared a platform agreement with Borah followers citing sound money and a non world court plank. The day ended with Landon on track for a first ballot nomination amid ongoing jockeying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
London
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
New York
Pennsylvania
Gov. Landon
Kansas
Landonites
Idaho
Sen. Borah
Borah
Landon
John Hamilton
Republicans Tweak 1936 Platform to Save Borah
A tentative 1936 GOP platform with liberal currency and anti monopoly planks aimed at keeping Sen. William Borah from walking out was approved by a 14 member subcommittee after London forces yielded. Langworthy announced full agreement on all planks though Borah’s position on the world court and League of Nations remained uncertain. Former Sen. John Thomas praised the measure, saying Borah supported the foreign policy plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
William E. Borah
Republican Resolutions Committee
Idaho
Herman Langworthy
Kansas City, Mo
Langworthy
U. S
John Thomas
Borah
Herbert Hoover
World Court
League of Nations
Japan Warned Over Drug Smuggling Into China
In London on June 10, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden urged Japan to stop conniving at wholesale drug smuggling into Northern China. He said London has filed strong representations and a Japanese foreign ministry official has been dispatched to investigate the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anthony Eden
Japan
China
House of Commons
Eden
Heavy July 7 vote registration drags in registrars list
Voters prepare for the first primary on July 7 with a registration period June 17 to June 26. County registrar J. E. Boswell notes heavy turnout due to population shifts, Ada city additions, and 61 precincts including a new Valley View unit. Miss Jonnie Lucas, Ada, registrars Valley View on Highway 48. full registrar list includes Ada wards and numerous precincts across Pontotoc County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Boswell
Pontotoc County
Ada
Valley View
Jonnie Lucas
Boswell
Waitress Sues Over Boiling Water Incident at Harris Coffee
Ruth Conley former Harris Coffee shop waitress sues for 10132.50 in damages after May 3 incident in which boiling water spilled from a bucket Craig was carrying onto her back. The suit claims he stood on a shaky chair and lost balance causing the spill and injuries, some with permanent scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Conley
Harris
Miss Conley
Craig
How Delegates May Ballot
A United Press poll of state caucuses and delegate sentiment shows Gov. Alf Landon of Kansas with 522 first ballot votes, 20 above the nominating majority. Unofficial tallies include 50 Pennsylvania and 85 New York votes for Landon on the first ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United Press
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Landon
Pennsylvania
New York
London
Borah
Knox
Taft
Vandenberg
Meekins
Dickinson
Niece
Steiner
Gannett
Alfred P. Sloan
Hoover
Mystery Deaths in New Mexico Remain Unsolved
Roswell police renew a year long search for four Illinois tourists missing since May 1935 near Vaughn New Mexico A tip from a state penitentiary inmate led to two arrests authorities say jewelry linked to the case was found and Gov Circle Tingley asserts the solution nears as fresh clues point to locating the bodies of Mr and Mrs Heberer and Mr and Mrs Lorius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
New Mexico
Here
Illinois
Vaughn
State Penitentiary
Albert Heberer
Duquoin
George Lorius
East St. Louis
Ill
Circle Tingley
Money Smuggling Probe Hits International Bank Officials
In Madrid two International Banking Corporation officials were detained after police found a 5,000,000 peseta smuggling operation. Benjamin Fulgesi of San Antonio Texas and Francisco Juliane of Barcelona were identified as assistant directors in Madrid and Barcelona branches. The scheme moved funds into France in breach of foreign exchange rules aimed at curbing capital flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
International Banking Corporation
National City Bank of New York
France
Spain
East Central Campus News Highlighting McGilberry’s Service
Charles W. McGilberry a 1934 East Central graduate and Choctaw Indian is enrolled in Mr Norris class of Industrial Arts. He has taught twelve years in Johnson County Oklahoma two years at Kalinoma and now works for the Civil Service Department at Picuris Pueblo Reservation. He and his wife assisted Pueblo communities with screens water purification and a Washington visit to discuss land issues before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. McGilberry
East Central
Norris
McGilberry
Johnson Counnty
Oklahoma
Kalinoma
Steadman
Civil Service Department
Picuris Pueblo
John Collier
National Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington D. C
Washington
Senate Committee On
Mevic
Jay
Educator Stresses Keeping School Registers
Mr. Condett former assistant to the state superintendent addressed a secondary education class on the importance of maintaining a register. He outlined methods for teachers to keep records and urged annual enrollment checks to improve public instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condett
State Superintendent of Schools
Teachers' placement bureau topic at East Central talk
W. B. Morrison, dean and personnel director, spoke Wednesday to an apprentice teachers meeting in the college auditorium about the type and purpose of East Central's teachers' placement bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Morrison
East Central
College gardener cites spring spraying to curb pests
The campus gardener explains that regular spring spraying prevents worm and insect damage to trees and shrubs. He notes Ada area homes suffer more from pests and urges homeowners to spray annually, with commercial sprays readily available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Ada
Gardner
Lighting upgrade on Main Street eases Ada traffic woes
The Main Street lighting improvement in Ada has nearly eliminated congestion from double parking and hazardous driving, earning praise from citizens and visitors. Summer school students note the notable change as traffic safety improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Ada
Ed Nelson Delivers Lecture at Fitzhugh Sunday Night
Ed Nelson, psychology instructor, travels to Fitzhugh each first Sunday night to deliver a lecture from the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Nelson
Psychology
Fitzhugh
Lible
Olan Self Graduates And Advances in Bowlegs Education
Olan Self graduated from East Central in the spring and has worked in the Bowlegs school system. He is also a Bowlegs High School graduate, continuing a local education trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olan Self
East Central
Bowlegs
Bowlegs High School
Texan threatens to punch Tugwell over dust bowl film
Rexford Tugwell faces pressure from Eugene Worley to remove a dust bowl moving picture. Worley, a Texas Fanhandle legislator and delegate, vows action if the film remains in circulation and may seek convention support to suppress it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Eugene Worley
Texas
Worley
Weather breaks heat records as cool air moves in
Guymon reported a June 10 low of 50 degrees, the coldest June 10 on record. Other Oklahoma sections also logged cooler conditions after a spell of heat, with some areas breaking seasonal highs previously set Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guymon
Mercury
Oklahoma
Confederate Vets Open 46th Reunion in Shreveport
United Confederate Veterans opened their 46th annual reunion in Shreveport with Gen. Harry Rene Lee of Nashville declaring they would have the best time of their lives. Officers will be elected and next year’s convention city chosen at the Thursday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
United Confederate Veterans
Harry Rene Lee
Nashville
Steiner Voted Eta New Deal Sparks Democratic Critique
Washington June 10. The Democratic National Committee chair Farley said Senator Steiner of Oregon failed to align with his record and Hoover era. He cited Steiner voting for nine of the first 13 New Deal measures including NRA and AAA and questioned his pledge of future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Steiner
Oregon
United States
NRA
AAA
Rooseveltt
Herbert Hoover
Inquiry Into Death of Mrs Adams at Pawnee Lake
Indian service investigators from Pawhuska head to Pawnee Thursday to probe the drowning death of Irene Adams 34 a widow and mother of five after a lake swim. Her Pawnee companion is detained for questioning while officials review possible foul play or accidental causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee
Indian Service
Pawhuska
Irene Adams
Here
Charles Burkdolll
Merchants oppose governor's sales tax for pensions
Oklahoma City reports the Oklahoma Retail Merchants Association challenged Governor Marland's proposed two per cent sales tax to fund old age pensions after House Speaker Leon Phillips said $10.6 million is available without new taxes. Eighteen more state meetings are planned as Phillips vows no tax until payrolls of critics are cut. The sales tax vote is set for the July 7 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Retail Merchants Association
Marland
Leon C. Phillips
Phillips
Waterscope aids rescuers in Vancouver
Sheriff Leland F. Morros invented a waterscope that lets rescuers see far below the surface. It was mounted on the Vancouver fire department's rescue boat and is expected to aid in recovering bodies and locating drowning persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Wash
Leland F. Morros
Vancouver Fire Department
Relief funds allocated for hail damaged crops in Cotton and Jefferson counties
Oklahoma City June 10 Ray Weems state relief director announced emergency allocations from state welfare funds of 500 dollars for Cotton county and 100 dollars for Jefferson county to aid farmers whose crops were destroyed in recent hail and wind storms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Ray Weems
Direcor
Cotton County
Jefferson County
Stowaway Found Aboard Queen Mary Not Zioncheck
A brief bulletin notes a stowaway was discovered aboard the Queen Mary. The incident clarifies the individual was not Zioncheck, resolving a confusing rumor and confirming the vessel’s security.
Delegates Open Republican Convention Amid Quiet Activity
Edward J. Duffy reports a brief opening session with committees formed to reconcile disputes. Henry P. Fletcher leads as chairman. Senator Vandenberg meets leaders while Borah, not a delegate, is absent. Frederick Steiwner is elected temporary chair as Stevie prepares to deliver the keynote later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Idaho
Vandenberg
Michigan
Hepert Hoover
Frederick Steivner
Oregon
Oklahoma Repeal Debate Prompts W CTU Session
Oklahoma faces repeal of its prohibition law with Ida B. Wise Smith referencing observed effects in other states. The WCTU national president arrived with officers for executive sessions ahead of the convention and says Oklahoma groups requested the gathering to discuss the repeal issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Ida B. Wise Smith
Evanston
Ill
W.C.T.U
New Deal Opponent Beaten in Alabama Primary
In Birmingham Alabama Luther Patrick defeated incumbent George Huddleston in the Democratic primary. Patrick, a 42 year old attorney, won 17 852 votes to 12 105 ending Huddleston's two decade tenure. Patrick’s win effectively decides the election in Democratic Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
George Huddleston
Alabama
Luther Patrick
Huddleston
Patrick
High Wind Strikes Omaha Causing Roof Damage and Tents
A Omaha deluge dropped over 0.5 inch of rain in 30 minutes as a 60 mph wind toppled wires and damaged roofs. At Valley Nebraska the Omaha Central high school cadet regiment lost tents and was ordered to break camp, with a return to the city expected late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Valley
Nebra
Omaha Central High School
Defense rests in Eskridge murder trial
In Houston on June 19 the defense rested its case in the murder trial of Rev. Edgar Eskridge after a medical expert testified the minister was insane when he killed Ed O'Reilly the Orange police chief. The date noted is May 29 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Edgar Eskridge
Ed O'Reilly
Orange
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King and Crawfords
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W. 12Th
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Orr and
Alletag
Margorie Braly
E. 13Th
R. R. Sweeney
North Broadway
A. W. White
Lucile Scott
W. 7Th
C. C. Ray
W. 19Th
W. M. Heard
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John Edmiston
Ada Lumber Yard
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L. J. Crowder
S. Stockton Avenue
Ross Sarrett
S. Oak Avenue
J. W. Peay
W. 13Th
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Grady Miller
Allen
South Allen
W. B. Gillum
Bebee
J. L. Parish
Canyon Springs
J. R. Duty
Pontotoc
E. T. Cox
Ada. Colbert
Iola Henry
Ada. Conway
Henry McMeans
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FR. Irwin
F. D. Roff
Egypt
Halida Myers
Louis Emerson
Francis
Gertrude Crews
Franks
Henry Roland
Fitts
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Lester Heard
Heard Filling Station
E. K. Elmore
Elmore’s
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W. C. Stegall
Lanham
J. E. Maddox
Stratford
Latta
Leo Robbins
Lightning Ridge
L. O. Cobb
RK. F. DD
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Lovelady
W. H. Barton
Lawrence
A. W. Huddle
Law
Rence
Owl Creek
John Scribner
Pecan Grove
A. G. Stout
Pickett
I. R. Gilmore
Roff
West Side
Mr. Gaither
East Side
Joe Ables
Rocky Chapel
Henry Clampitt
Joe Salee
Steedman
Clyde Smyers
Sunshine
Lesley Hewitt
D. Roff
Union Valley
F. F. Faber
Union Hill
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Cas, Ada
Wisconsin
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East Central Campus News
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ETA
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NEW Deal
Nebraska
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