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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
2
The article calls on U S youths to qualify for vacancies created by war, noting enlistment preference for returning soldiers and praising Pontotoc county for war work. It contrasts Allied hopes with Kaiser era burdens and lauds local women’s Red Cross efforts.
The Pontotoc County commission approves a low water bridge costing under 58 000 with concrete piers after state highway approval, despite preference for a high water span. Local funding totals 23 451 from state and county and further state aid, with final raising needed by taxation. The article also notes anti loitering laws and wartime sentiment amid looming German defeat.
A wartime plea asserts that men above draft age should volunteer, praising Pontotoc county’s strong enlistment record and urging adherence to common sense as the draft law sources manpower when the government needs it.
A reflective critique of Durant mob actions against Red Scott, condemning mob law while praising police efforts against loafing and vagrancy. The piece argues for lawful punishment, notes the shifting war of movement in World War I, and predicts German retreats and Allied resilience as the course of the conflict continues.
Editorial urges Ada and Pontotoc County to back selective conscription, defend men labeled slackers, and boost home front morale. It notes classification mistakes, government plans for the draft, and a long war ahead with heavy burdens for families and communities.
Oklahoma City officials and Ada educators discuss draft age discrimination. Council of Defense opinions favor the teacher within the draft age with deferred status, arguing no employer should discriminate and urging preference to those who may be called to serve.
Oklahoma City June 7 Superintendent A Floyd Ada Oklahoma receives reply from R H Wilson via E N Collette advising that if two teachers are equally qualified the board should favor the one within draft age who has dependents and may complete the term. If the draft-age teacher is not as well qualified, the best available teacher should be secured.
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