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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
1
Secretary Woodin indicated a plan to circulate actual currency replacing clearinghouse certificates while a formal medium of exchange is prepared. He suggested rapid expansion of backing using Gold standard rules, federal reserve notes, and Borah Glass amendments to push currency capacity toward three trillion dollars.
The Prohibition Bureau directs agents to target liquor sources rather than speakeasies, citing tighter funding and new congressional restrictions. Amos W. Woodcock says local authorities should handle speakeasy cases, with enforcement eyeing efficiency and a planned staff reduction after July 1 under the smaller appropriation.
Oklahoma banks began operating under federal holiday provisions as Enid Idabel and Oklahoma City opened. The Cash Relief scrip program issued $1 to $10 notes in $1,000+ blocks to halt trade stagnation, while Governor Murray released about $300,000 in work funds. Banks opened early to accept deposits and provide service.
S. B. Hinshaw resigns after six years as Ada city schools superintendent. The board accepts the resignation and he will lead until June 1 to finish the current year. A successor will be chosen soon, with no applications being sought. Hinshaw joined Ada from Durant in 1927 and will focus on the eight month concentration program while the district maintains its first class rating.
Don Taylor of Ardmore, supervisor of the Western Oklahoma hospital at Supply, suffered paralysis last night losing speech and use of his right leg and arm. state board of affairs notified today.
The text notes auto drivers condemn a practice while hoarders might speed things by slipping a clutch. A medic claims fewer clothes improve health, and the vivid image of a man tearing his pants suggests a rosy flush.
James W. Huff county superintendent reports an additional 1100 state aid apportioned to provide at least seven and a half months of school for Biats district. Burrow will receive 386 Union Hill 3234 and Onward 186. Separate expected apportionment may extend terms to seven and a half months for all state aid schools in the county.
Oklahoma City March 8 Governor Murray calls on residents to stay patient and steadfast as banks face closing and substitutes for money spread. He backs a nationwide pause and supports a state banking bill enabling limits on withdrawals with governor approval. Banks prepare reopening rules and currency substitutes.
Former president Herbert Hoover, now a private citizen, kept a brisk schedule of conferences in New York on his third day since leaving public office. He walked the city at dawn with secretary Lawrence Richey, observed Radio City from afar, and stayed in touch with banking and business developments while receiving calls and insights from Patrick J. Hurley.
Federal court under Judge R L Williams disposes many cases by guilty pleas. Defendants like Arthur A Williams and Bennie Grayson receive fines or probation while others await sentencing next term in Ada or at Durant. Multiple defendants are listed with six month sentences or paroled terms and dates.
During the bank holiday in Oklahoma City the hotel will accept pigs chickens eggs and vegetables in lieu of cash for room rent. The manager said they will take anything usable in the coffee shop and called it a return to ancient methods. A pie was the first trade-in accepted.
McAlester Oklahoma March 7 Van Ratliff trusty at state prison walked away from a barn on the prison farm yesterday Bloodhounds led the search for the convict said to be a member of the Cookson Hills gang Robbery in Muskogee county earned him a five year term
A farmer noted for shrewd trading reportedly runs into trouble as lawmakers accuse him of receiving bum steer guidance. The dispute centers on policy advice and its impact on his bargaining position with buyers and neighbors.
Senator Reed of Pennsylvania announces plan to seek expulsion of four independents who supported Roosevelt in the campaign. The occupants are Cutting New Mexico Norris Nebraska La Foliette Wisconsin and Johnson California. McNary opposes expulsion and may prevent a formal vote in the minority caucus.
Observers note higher education experiments with new curricula may include alimony topics within two years. Institutions pursue preparation for evolving social roles through targeted courses and interdisciplinary programs.
On Prom Tuesday at 2 30 this afternoon local banks had no instructions to open beyond making change. Banks remain closed and operate via bank messengers for business houses. They are ready to open partially or fully when legal orders permit. The post office continues normal operations under post master James W. Lewis.
Oklahoma lawmakers debate a broad banking bill granting the governor power over state banks and consider a 1 percent tax on telegraph and telephone cross receipts. The senate tackles an agriculture board transfer and tuition fee standards while three legal notice items are killed.
Vircil Weekly, colored, faces second degree burglary charges for breaking into the Harris Tire shop on north Townsend and stealing a wheel, tube and two casings. He was arrested soon after the theft, and the stolen items were recovered by city officers. The wheel came from a salesman for the Ada Milling company.
G. Ed Warren of Tulsa is elected the new chief of the Oklahoma Federation of Labor succeeding Joe Campbell of Oklahoma City who withdrew from the April 15 election. Warren helped create the state organization at Shawnee in 1907 and led the state council of carpenters for one term.
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