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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1933
Page
1
An officer in the oil industry was questioned regarding alleged improper payments. He reportedly admitted receiving several payments from two oil companies last year as investigators pursue this case.
Curt Keeler testified to a senate investigating committee that he accepted checks from White Oak Corp and Sterling Refining Co for technical services. Auditor Smith B Hudson and Governor Murray were present as the audit prompted questions about payments and potential violations of corporation rules.
School funding in Ada shows per pupil per day costs well under national figures. 1920 national average was 62.8 cents, this year 47 cents. Ada’s total city school appropriation is 83 70 with 2 506 pupils and 160 school days, yielding about 21.5 cents per child per day.
The body of Willie Underwood, an Indian man from south of Bromide, was found near the Pontotoc county line along Highway 48. Authorities report decomposition indicates death occurred some time earlier, with no evidence of violence. He suffered from asthma and may have died during exposure after an attack. Underwood, born October 18, 1901, is survived by a widow and owned land near Witch Hole, a Boy Scout camping spot south of Bromide.
A committee exonerated five Oklahoma senators of Governor Murray’s impeachment plot charges. The board found the governor’s informant misrepresented the alleged meeting and dismissed the allegations as unfounded. Senators Dixon Jennings Fidler Rizley Rutherford were named. libel suits planned against the governor and associates.
A Senate investigative committee reviewed Raymond C Walker’s employment history with state agencies. Ed McDonald testified Walker was dismissed from the highway commission over padding concerns, while Melvin Cornish noted he rejected summary discharge after discussions. Walker later left due to continued absence. Mrs. Marie Keeler testified about five checks from White Oak Corp for her husband’s geological work in 1932, following an earlier $200 payment. Senator Rutherford questioned McDonald on governor criticisms of witnesses.
Oklahoma City March 1 governor's recess appointments W J Barnett as bank commissioner Hugh Jones on board of affairs and William F Warren as secretary of the state insurance board were confirmed by the senate yesterday.
Jess Reeves and Earnest Stephens, colored, were released Tuesday after a preliminary hearing before J. D. Willoughby on robbery with firearms charges. The judge cited lack of evidence. Police probe burglary at Sutherland Lumber Co workshop with theft of tools.
The emergency bankruptcy revision bill, after final congressional action, was sent to the White House for President Hoover's signature. The House approved Senate amendments 207 to 26, with broad bipartisan support, aiding railroads individuals and farmers but excluding corporations.
The Oklahoma Senate committee, after hearing testimony from five state senators and Lt. Gov. Burns, adjourned to draft a report exonerating the officials. Senators Jennings and Fidler said they will sue the paper and governor, while others alleged a plan to pay witnesses and bribe the legislature. A $199,000 damages suit and a $150,000 bribery claim were discussed as part of ongoing actions.
In Miami on March 1, doctors announced Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago is on the upgrade after being wounded by Giuseppe Zangara. Dr Frederick Tice said his lungs and heart sound good and, barring unforeseen circumstances, he will recover.
Classifieds note strong value across ads with clear indicators of high return on spend. Readers are urged to compare rates and placements to maximize exposure and conversion in this edition’s showcase of cost effective advertising options.
Miss Dora Webster announces a Gulf-Pacific Highway planning meeting in Oklahoma City to promote completion and marking of the artery of commerce. President Paul Stewart of Antlers will set the date. Col F M Witherspoon of Shreveport works on the project and a $2,500 promotion bill is in the Oklahoma legislature.
Washington February 28 CP The capital is dressing up for Saturdays inaugural ceremonies. bunting flags and a three hour parade seating capacity of 35 000. Roosevelt oath platform nearing completion. visitors pour in with 200 000 expected. governors from 37 states to attend and electors meet. Mrs Wilson leads inaugural committee reception.
Reichstag building set ablaze by incendiaries triggers swift military enforcement as authorities confirm mass detentions and emergency measures across key German territories.
Officials announced martial law measures to confront communist danger after the Reichstag fire and a raid on Karl Liebknecht Haus. Goering linked the fire to communist leaders, and police seized propaganda as elections were set for the coming Sunday.
Census figures from Pontotoc County indicate 11,501 students enrolled across all classes including white Indian colored and freedman, up 199 from 1932. Superintendent James W. Huff notes gains in white and Indian boys and girls while colored totals dip slightly to 312, seven fewer than last year.
Oklahoma drives a 104 524 barrel rise in U S daily crude output to 2 193 223 barrels with Oklahoma City field contributing most. Texas gains 9 029 barrels to 18 309, East Texas adds 2 299, Kansas up 6 080 to 108 645. article cites Oil and Gas Journal figures for the two week average.
Associated Press reports Japanese army westward advances crush Jehol defense lines. Chihfeng and Wanekunefa fall, with Lingyuan still contested while Pele hansyingtze is captured. Chinese regulars under Marshal Chang Hsiao-Liang resist as Japan presses toward Jehol City amid international protests over arms embargo actions.
Rep Ren Kirkpatrick of Tulsa county introduced a resolution proposing a 60 day prison term and a $599 fine for murder. He criticized Gov Murray for paroling murderers with apparent disregard for public safety. Fines would go to the common school fund to cut ad valorem taxes.
Feb 27. Len Guthrie of Lucien Noble county started with ten sheep in 1924 to control weeds. He now runs 10% more than that and says sheep are the farm’s best money maker. He expects flocks to grow 125 to 150 percent at lambing and that lamb sales will cover costs, leaving wool as profit. Guthrie sold 17 late lambs for $4 each after feed and freight deductions.
A westside delegation urged the Oklahoma highway commission to complete 2.56 million dollars in federal aid highway work in western Oklahoma. They sought contracting for trading drainage graveling and paving but the commissioners warned it would require 1.596 million dollars of state funds and could leave the department with a 7.09 million deficit by July 1 if no further contracts are let.
Oklahoma prohibition forces meet in Tulsa for a two day rally to organize anti repeal efforts. County W C T U leaders of the first congressional district will name a Tulsa representative to the state committee directing the anti repeal drive. Elizabeth House of Bristow and Bertha M Mitelell of Cushing attended. A luncheon tomorrow will feature Mrs House Richard Llewyd Jones and Eli Foster as speakers.
President Hoover signed a bill awarding 15006 to each family, totaling 30009, as Mexican government reparations for the 1931 Ardmore Oklahoma shooting of Emile Cortez Rubio and Manuel Gomez by deputy sheriffs William Guess and Cecil Crosby who were later cleared of murder charges. Rubio was kin to former Mexican President Ortiz Rubio.
Japanese northern and southern offensives widened their reach in Jehol province. Chihfeng, a key commercial hub, fell at 4 p.m. amid reports of Chinese resistance collapsing. Other towns Chienping and Peichangyinetze were seized as Ma nchukuo allied units moved toward Linzyuan with Manchuguan help and harsh winter conditions.
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