Mechanized farming and world diplomacy face modern changes
The Ada weekly notes the rise of mechanized farming reducing horse power and boosting output while soil care improves with deeper plowing terraces and cover crops. It also surveys European moves, with Hitler courting Mussolini, peace talks among Finns and Russians, and Hungary and Turkey bearing on the war’s Mediterranean and Eastern fronts.
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Sweden
Roumania
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Russia
Turkey
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Britain
Dardanelles
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Model Republican convention draws 600 high school delegates
The Philadelphia event featured 600 young delegates aged 14 to 18 in a two day gathering echoing elder concerns about the New Deal. The piece notes the subduing of activity compared with the real convention and hints at Philadelphia’s gradual buildup for a June 24 event. Safety Commissioner Walter Johnson links domestic calm to safe driving and offers a home life tip about letting the wife sleep for quiet mornings.
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Philadelphia
McCoy
Walter Johnson
Triumph Through Sacrifice Sunday School Lesson
Sunday School aims to interpret Matthew 27 33 50 focusing on Christ sacrifice at Golgatha the meaning of the crucifixion and its impact. The piece reflects on Jesus as the supreme savior and the value of self giving in suffering with emphasis on faith in God over human aid.
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Christ
Golgatha
Jesus
Gethsemane
Ada editors urge farming gains through leaner fashion
A column encourages Ada women to favor conservative curves to boost milk production and regional prosperity while noting modest shifts in fashion. The piece also comments on local paving in Madill and a busy Ada week with debates, tournaments, and a basketball game as political talk reflects on Paul McNutt and census reporting.
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Ada
Senator Josh Lee Defies White House On Hatch Bill
The piece praises Senator Josh Lee for voting independently against the presidents position on extending the Hatch bill while noting Guthrie's unsettled water supply and unfinished well installations. It also mentions pension receivers possibly voting Republican due to pension sizes.
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Josh Lee
White House
Editorial Opinions Note on Daily Perspectives
A republication of daily opinion drafts shows varied viewpoints on current events with a disclaimer that these editorials do not reflect The Ada News stance. The note outlines the purpose of sharing external opinions for public discourse.
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Ada
Oklahoma dam debate splits state over Red river project
The article weighs public opinion on a Denison dam on the Red River with Governor Phillips arguing federal authority requires Oklahoma approval. It notes oil discoveries near the proposed lake may shift land value and hinder progress, while King Petroleum issues an ultimatum shaping the state fight against the project.
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Red River Dam
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Durant
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Oil discovery strengthens case against Red River Dam
Shawnee News reports a wildcat oil strike in Marshall county bolstering public opposition to the dam. The find in a remote area promises further pools and could open a field rivaling Pontotoc county’s Fitts field, complicating Governor Phillips’s stance and delaying lake construction.
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Red River
Phillips
Fitts
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Germany To Send Coal Through Alps
Rome March 13 Italy and Germany signed an agreement for the reich to supply Italy’s coal needs by rail amid the allied sea blockade. Negotiations were led by Joachim von Ribbentrop and Mussolini with details withheld. Coal would pass Alpine passes using German cars from the Ruhr and Westphalia. Italy to use most of its 1 6,000 cars for transport from Poland.
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Poland
Karl Clodius
Amadeo Giannini
Finland's War Ends as Armistice Holds in Moscow Accord
Bitter fighting on the isthmus near Lake Ladoga and at Kuhmo ceased at 11 a.m. as agreed in Moscow. Finland reports no halt until the moment of the armistice and seeks continued American aid through Hoover's relief committee.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Farm Trade Spring Thaw May Be Best Oil Industry Help
Tulsa report notes farm demand and spring weather lifting gasoline, kerosene, and tractor fuel demand as stocks push to a fresh high. Oklahoma wildcat in Marshall county prompts talk of a major development similar to Oklahoma City field, while Tulip Creek yields good production. Devonian lime in Salem Illinois shows drain effects as weekly completions rise to 521 from 506.
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Marshall County
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Tulip Creek
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Oil and Gas Journal
Youth Held On Bowling Alley Theft Suspicion
Hawthorne police booked a local youth on suspicion of stealing eight bowling balls from a bowling alley, collateral details limited by the OCR write up. The case centers on the alleged eight-ball theft with no further confirmed charges announced.
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Hawthorne
Calif
Wheat Makes Fair to Good Progress in Oklahoma Past Week
Oklahoma City March 13 Wheat advanced to fair to good in the past week with limited grazing noted. Livestock remained in fair to good condition according to Federal Weather observer Harry Wahlgren in his weekly bulletin. Petersburg.
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Oklahoma
Harry Wahlgren
Federal Weather Observer
Wahlgren
Petersburg
Grand Coulee Plan Seeks orderly 500000 settlement
Washington dispatch outlines a 30 year program to relocate up to 500000 people to the Grand Coulee basin. A broad committee of public and private agencies oversees studies to ensure orderly development, with most settlers not on farms.
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Grand Coulee Basin
Grand Coulee
Bureau of Reclamation
Department of Agriculture
Army Engineers
Washington State Planning Council
State College
Chambers of Commerce
Sheriff Candidate Mose Henry in Democratic Primary
The News announces Mose Henry as a candidate for Sheriff subject to the County Democratic primary on July 9, 1940. Henry seeks party backing and local support ahead of the election, with official candidacy confirmed for the primary ballot.
Aggies Place Three on Valley All Star Basketball Team
Oklahoma A M C players Renick Slade and Doyle earned spots on the 1940 all Missouri Valley team chosen by conference coaches. Drake’s Ned Swan and St Louis’ Les Dudenhoefer joined the first team with Renick a unanimous guard selection.
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Oklahoma Aggies
Jesse Renick
Harvey Slade
Howard Doyle
Aggie
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Drake
Les Dudenhoefer
St. Louis
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Swan
Slade
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Dudenhoefer
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Lamprich
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Indian fighter Marshall Huffman dies at 88
Spencer Indiana March 13 Marshall A Huffman 88 a one time Indian fighter died near Spencer yesterday He served against Apache Chief Geronimo in the southwest from 1881 to 1886 and witnessed Geronimo surrender to the army
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Ind
Marshall A. Huffman
Geronimo
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