Congress Gets Details About Present Arms
Congress heard detailed briefing on current armaments as House hearings reviewed the war department appropriation. Gen Armola cited 879 in-service air corps planes, plans for faster production, and a move to lighter, open-air designs to cut hangar costs.
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Congress
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War Department
Henry H. Armola
Air Corps
Army
Budget Bureau
Military Intelligence Service
Commissioners Seek Relief Fund Transfers for County Aid
County Commissioners on Wednesday requested a $500 boost to the Maintenance of Poor fund used for grocery orders, with Chairman George Collins signaling it must cover the remaining four months of the fiscal year. He noted limited supervision of purchases and indicated removal of funds from the widows and orphans and travel expense coffers.
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George Collins
Collins
Widows and Orphans Fund
Explosion in Osaka Army Arsenal Kills Hundreds
Police report about 200 killed and 200 more injured in a massive blast at a suburban Hikakara arsenal in Osaka. Fires destroyed 500 homes, 800 people left homeless as windows shattered for miles and transport lines were halted.
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Osake
Japan
Hirakata
Tokyo
Justice Department Backs Dies Inquiry Aid
Washington March 1 Attorney General Murphy pledged the Justice Department would support the Dies committee on un American activities. He told Rep Dempsey that regular investigators won t be supplied but aid on specific requests could be provided Dempsey called the offer 100 per cent cooperation Dies chairman was recovering from appendicitis and had criticized federal departments for non cooperation last year
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Murphy
Justice Department
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Dempsey
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Justice
Federal Department
Third Quarter Tax Payments Overdue in County
County treasurer reports slow activity as third quarter taxes fall past due. Feb 28 was last day to pay without 1 percent penalty. Tax collections labeled good by the treasurer, but penalties apply after the due date. A note mentions a historic road in America linking Philadelphia to Lancaster, built at over $500,000.
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America
Iowa
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Explosion Hits Hirakata Osake Magazine Depot
An explosion at a nine magazine ammunition site near Hirakata Osaka spreads fire through the suburb. Army officials mobilize about five thousand troops firefighters and relief workers as the disaster unfolds. Casualties remain unconfirmed. Fire units and police from Kyoto rush toward Osaka.
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Japan
Surburban
Eurakata
Yoto
Osaka
Tokyo
Tobin declines peace talk post
American Federation of Labor head Tobin declined to serve as an AFL negotiator in new peace conferences with John L. Lewis and CIO leaders. He cited the press of work and said his successor would be named tomorrow to maintain the peace conference machinery set up by the CC and APL at Roosevelt's urging.
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Maren Jum
Daniel J. Tobin
American Federation of Labor
A.P.L
John L. Lewis
Big Cio
Big Teamsters Union
AFI
William Green
Teen Said
APL
Roosevelt
Ballistics report sought in Fay Dunbar slaying
The state crime bureau was asked to prepare a ballistics report on a steel jacketed life bullet used in the killing of Fay Dunbar, a farmer, found in his barn near Mus tang. County officers said the case would stay open until the report arrives. A coroner jury ruled death by gunshot. Dunbar was discovered by one of his six children on Monday afternoon. Street rumors doubted a hunter’s stray rifle caused the shot due to bad weather and an unusual bullet type.
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State Crime Bureau
Fay Dunbar
Mustang
Dunbar
Mexico Deports Nazi Spy Suspect
Mexico City reports President Lazero Cardenas ordered the deportation of Baron Hans Heinrich von Hollenfier, brother-in-law of Count Wolf Helldorf and linked to Nazi espionage activities in Mexico. The move follows investigations into alleged intelligence operations in the country.
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Mexico City
Lazero Cardenas
Mexico
Hans Heinrich von Hollenfier
Wolf Helldorf
Berlin
First Vote Set For Today In Vatican Conclave Of 62 Cardinals
Vatican City March 1 62 cardinals gathered to begin the papal election process. Oath of secrecy sworn as voting opens tomorrow in the Pauline Chapel near the Sistine. Italians name several likely candidates including Balla Costa Maglione and Pacelli.
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St. Peter's Square
Vatican City
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Vatican
Sistine
Msgr
Antonio Bacci
Elia Cardinal Balla Costa
Florence
Luigi Cardinal Maglione
Paris
Pacelli
Pius
Onsignor Bacci
Nation Would Be Shocked Says Senator On Secret Roosevelt Talk
Senator Lundeen charged the nation would be shocked and stunned to learn what President Roosevelt secretly told a Senate committee on defense and foreign policy amid a heated debate over the sale of warplanes to France. The panel also heard Mull oppose a constitutional amendment on wartime referenda and eyed Army Air Corps planes and gas masks costs under the war department appropriation.
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Air Corps
Army
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Senate
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Mull
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Army Air Corps
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Military Committee
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Bridges
White House
Lundeen
Phillips Eyes One Issue Left In Tulsa Strike
Oklahoma Governor Phillips seeks quick settlement of the Mid-Continent Petroleum strike in Tulsa. He indicates a conciliator may hear testimony if no agreement is reached, and notes the remaining issue is how many workers can return. He met with labor conciliator J G Cooper and sees willingness to drop the check-off demand.
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Phillips
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Tulsa
J. G. Cooper
Department of Labor
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Wall
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Masons
The
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Jaa Eel
Italy Faces Franco Troop Withdrawal Request from Mussolini
Paris March 1 Bonnet told the chamber of deputies nationalist General Franco asked Premier Mussolini to withdraw Italian troops from Spain. Goering reiterates Berlin's aim to hold world aviation and military leading position. Fascist circles say Hitler and Mussolini may meet in north Italy soon. Peacetime defense London budget passes five million dollar level for first time. Warsaw welcomes Italian foreign minister in Krakow as police guard against anti German protests. Jerusalem plans council strike if British plan to create independent Arab state proceeds. Franco reports revolt threats in Burgos Madrid while keeping troops ready.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Mussolini
Spain
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House Beals Down Move To Cut Part Of Tax Revenue
Oklahoma House debates overhauls on motor vehicle license revenue allocates 55 percent to counties by road mileage, 30 percent to state highway fund, 15 percent to cities. Western counties gain, urban reps oppose. Tax commission 10 percent collection override proposed. school aid plan and eight mill requirement discussed.
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Oklahoma City
March
Osle Brown
House
Herbert Branan
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Tax Commission
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Tulsa County
Louis Ritzhaupt
Guthrie
Phillips
Scace
Ada Jaycees Hear College Debaters on Spending Question
Ada Junior chamber of commerce members heard Central college debaters Eleanor Waner and Bruce Johnston address government spending to stimulate business. Plans were made to visit new Ada businesses and a committee was appointed. The board meets Monday at John Gallimore’s home 210 East Seventeen Street. James Braly directed the program. visitors were introduced by Victor Hughes.
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Central College
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Bruce Johnston
Star
Ada
John Gallimore
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James Braly
Victor Hughes
Compromise Bill Receives Senate Backing in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City senators gave final approval to a compromise bill to allot 11 200 in state aid to schools showing need. Senator Louis Ritzhaupt introduced the measure with Governor Phil Lips endorsing the plan to adjust current funding from 12 800 000 to 8 000.
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Senate
Louis Ritzhaupt
Govenor Phillips
Phillips Approves Student Aid Bill
Oklahoma City March 1 governor Phillips announced approval of a defiency appropriation of 10000 dollars to aid more than 190 University of Oklahoma students. The measure aimed to prevent withdrawals caused by depleted student aid funds and was to be introduced into the house.
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Oklahoma City
Phillips
University of Oklahoma
Marriage License Issued for Roy Davis and Ethel Smith
A marriage license was issued from the court clerk's office Wednesday to Roy Davis, 30, of Ada, and Ethel Smith of Oklahoma City.
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Roy Davis
Ada
Ethel Smith
Oklahoma City
Powerful German Acid Linked to Espionage Case
In Los Angeles authorities disclosed secret naval intelligence reports detailing German Japanese and Mexican espionage in the United States. The reports allege a potent acid capable of corroding ship hulls sold to Russia by a naval intelligence stooge. Suspects include Mikhail Gorin and his wife Natasha, with funds paid to Salich.
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Los Angeles
United States
Russia
Stooge
Benjamin Read
Mikhail Gorin
Natasha
Hafis Salich
U. S
Salich
Gorin
Naval
Harbor
Wali
Naval Intelligence
Counsels Take Witness Stand In Ada Trial
In Ada a $1,000 damage suit against Roy Keller former police chief neared verdict as witnesses testified before District Judge Tal Crawford Testimony concluded and jurors were to hear closing arguments Thursday morning The city of Ada was dismissed after a demurrer directed against it.
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Tal Crawford
W. W. Finchum
Adarman
Keller
Ack Braly
Carluss Wadlington
Flinchum
Braly
Ada
Death claimed C M Chauncey after long illness
C M Chauncey 81, Ada resident since 1901, died Wednesday after a period of illness and a recent operation. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from Criswell Funeral Home with Rev. W L Blackburn officiating. Burial in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs S M Blevins of Tulsa, and three sons John of Ada C E of Sueton WA and Major Charles Chauncey in U S Air Service Langley Field VA. Pallbearers listed. He was active in local business for years.
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Ada
Criswell Funeral Home
W. L Blackburn
Rosedale
Chauncey
5. M. Blev
Outlawing Gas Price Wars Proposed in Oklahoma Bill
Oklahoma City March 1 A bill in the house would outlaw gasoline price wars and designate the corporation commission as the enforcement agency to determine the average distribution cost of motor fuels.
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House of Representatives
Gate
The
Corporation Commission
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