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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
4
The Ada area reports increased vehicle tire thefts between Ada and Fittstown and at Stonerbroke Ranch. Editors urge car owners to lock garages and wheels, emphasize enforcing laws, and consider tighter measures to keep tires for legitimate business use while condemning crime and promoting bond buying as a fiscal stance.
The Ada paper urges a large Ada turnout for Orel Busby’s upcoming speech, praising his sane platform and sincerity as he campaigns across the state. It notes CCC camps being wound down, veterans and war industry jobs rising, and praises a flag tribute by W H Mundy and Donald Nelson’s wartime production forecasts.
Discussion on the wartime cost, exploring estimates from 1941 to 1943 and the idea of a trillion or two trillion dollars. References include Panama Canals as monetary benchmarks, wartime production shifts, and rationing measures across industries and households.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Fardon returned from Lake Lota wana with a six and a half pound bass. The fish was seen floundering on the water and brought to the boat in a gunny sack with an eight inch perch lodged in its throat.
The Oklahoma death toll from highways falls significantly in early 1942 compared with 1941, with nine counties reporting 39 fatalities in five months of 1941, 14 in five months of 1942, and only one in May. The state safety department notes substantial gains though state-wide gains would be higher if matching Pontotoc county and eight neighboring counties. Lt. Col. E. T. R. Wickham, British M. P., remarks on future front openings.
Oklahoma Junior Chambers of Commerce restructure to support the war effort. A war cabinet headed by Orville von Gulker of Okeene and including Verne Butler, Leon Settle, Guy Thrash, Forest Gill, Dr E Sullen, Jim Morrow, M W Priddy Jr, and Al Cook will outline projects at the June 19 Dallas convention. Von Gulker, Muskogee convention appointee, emphasizes home front work and wartime efficiency.
Washington reports an official forecast by Joseph L. Weiner of the War Production Board that coffee tea and cocoa are likely to be rationed. Clothing rationing may be avoided this year though wool use may be restricted and fabrics blended. Power and oil shortages will curb travel with housing tightness and compulsory billeting looming.
A disabled World War I veteran from Ponca City wins the grand prize of 2 509 in war bonds for a 7 pound 2% ounce bass at the 10 day Grand Lake fishathon near Monkey Island. Sidney W. Acton tops second place C A Spielman and third winner Donald T Acton with bass catches and war bonds awarded across multiple divisions including women’s division first to Mrs. Jack Fisher and second to Mrs. Thelma Weston along with various catfish perch and rough fish prizes.
Parents of several Pontotoc county servicemen have been notified that their sons are missing in action. Red Cross secretary Mrs. Edith Stuart urges parents to visit her office to speed up applications for portion of missing pay until their location is known. Also notes wartime zoo pelicans in London now eating meat due to shortages.
Pontotos County announces candidates for county judge sheriff clerk treasurer assessor and commissioner districts 1 2 and 8 along with lieutenant governor state senator congressman fourth district and two representatives all entries subject to the democratic primary on July 14 1942 names include Moss Wimbish Joe A Parks Clyde Kaiser Joe Neal F M Wood Sam Dew A W Oliver Caldwell Chandler Earl V Parker Geo R Collins B Owens Joe Hoggatt W F Morris James E Berry Sam A McKeel Lyle H Boren Jesse S Bonds Joe Tom McKinley Clifford J Smith Franklin Bourland.
Fifteen British and American war heroes greeted by crowds in New York on June 8 as they began a nationwide tour. After a formal reception by government and city officials they rode through downtown amid ticker tape and enthusiastic throngs, with many workers excused to witness the event.
Butler residents were hurt and one man died when a truck driven by Clarence L Williams 52 Butler rolled down a hill and overturned on a Clinton road. O D Derigo 72 Butler suffered possible skull fracture and internal injuries while Beryl Rose 39 Butler received minor bruises.
Great Britain has named a director of Civilian Hosiery to promote standardization of manufacture and efficient use of raw materials. The role aims to streamline production and reduce waste in hosiery output across industries.
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