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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

6

Life in Smaller Places A Path to Fuller Living

The essay argues population growth may slow and cities must shift from chasing crowding to enriching current residents. It advocates improving Ada with better libraries, teachers, culture, and living conditions to attract people or at least ensure comfortable, fulfilling life for locals.

Ada America United States U.S

Britain Gains on America in National Income Says Monitor Writer

The piece argues that since 1933 Britain has surpassed the United States in annual income per person when adjusting for prices. It notes shifts in recovery philosophy, contrasts New Deal expansion with British production focus, and credits capital employment and wage dynamics for income growth while warning against simplistic links between wages, prices, and output.

Ellison Christian Science Monitor Britain America United States Australia NIRA Messers Morgenthau Eccles Hopkins

Misplaced pope story causes polo of Cardinals miscue

Indianapolis readers found a pope election item in the sports page because the heading guide on the start of the story used the word Cardin als. The makeup man misread the cue and placed the item with the sports items. The error caused irritation among some readers.

Tndianapolis Cardinals

Old Age and Work in Publishing Sparks Debate

A reader notes propaganda on business concerns over workers past 40. They cite longevity in newspapers like a Dubuque paper where a 60 year veteran remains productive at 75. The author argues individual fitness matters, then pivots to politics and pension bills with broad skepticism.

Dubuque Iowa

What Is a Politician A Quotable Essay on Statesmanship

A fragmented reflection surveys varied definitions of a politician across authors and eras. It contrasts election driven minds with long term statesmanship, noting politics’ murky line between virtue and expedience and the diverse traits of public figures.

Price and regulation clash with open market laws

The piece argues consumers resist forced tribute and price controls, citing Lub bock grass seed growers who set a high price and faced poor sales. It notes substitutes exist for most services and products, and the public accepts fast prices only in competitive markets.

Lubbock Texas

Ada Hosts Livestock Show With Students From Southeast

Ada showcased a large turnout of high school seniors and younger students at the regional livestock show. Girls and boys from the southeastern part of the state participated, marking a lively end to the event as the band and other groups performed for attendees.

Ada Eni

Ada Hosts Lively Band Event With Local Support

The Ada crowd celebrated a Friday band show with praise from attendees and Hugo schools superintendent Harvey Black. Residents hailed the high school bands and urged weekly events while pondering cultural balance and friendship through shared enjoyment.

Ada Harvey Black Hugo

Peter Exhorts To Christian Living Sunday Lesson

The lesson from First Peter 3 6 18 urges restrained speech, doing good, seeking peace, and sanctifying Christ in the heart. It highlights suffering for righteousness, not evil, and presents a practical Christian philosophy of life from Peter’s tested experience.

Peter Jesus Simon Simion Satan Christ Paul W. E

Keller testimony details car fate and arrests in police case

Norris testified Keller had a good reputation while Keller described releasing a suspect as an accommodation after radios and fingerprints showed no warrant. He said he later bought the car from Rich, paid $240, and kept it about 15 months before FBI questioning, with ownership tied to his wife’s name due to prior suits.

Rich Atoka Bud Rich Champion Keller F.B.I Brown

Political speculation and regional notes from a historic paper

A broad editorial fragment debates presidential nomination dynamics including Roosevelt Garner and southern candidates, notes on New Deal politics, plus references to Oklahoma agriculture and lake use for irrigation and fish. It covers未来 power ambitions and cautions about timing and prudence in leadership.

Oklahoma A. & M Oklahoma

Germany Moves To Absorb Bohemia Moravia And Czechoslovakia

The article outlines steps to place Bohemia and Moravia under German administration withBohemian and Moravian men exempted from service in a greater Germany army. It notes loyalty criteria for officials, Jewish policy, and the broader shift of zones toward German control following Hitler’s proclamation that Czechoslovakia is dissolved and occupied territory has long belonged to the Reich, with morning papers holding back until the declaration.

Ithment Germany Munich Slovakia Bohemia Moravia Rman Helmuth Wohlthat Goering Rumania Bohemia- Moravia Hitler Hacha Czechoslovakia

Services Held For W. I. Litle Tuesday

Funeral services for W. T. Litle 64 were held Tuesday afternoon at Frisco School. Litle died Friday afternoon at his home following a heart attack after living in Pontotac county 30 years, earlier from Bonham Tex. Survivors include his widow paid sons Orville Floyd Alvin Wilburn T J Marvin all of Frisco three daughters Mrs A H Davis Tulsa Nevis Iva Frisco two brothers T A Bonam Ada and Charles Bonham Three Sands and seven grandchildren Interment in Frisco Cemetery.

W. T. Little Frisco Little Pontotac County Bonham Tex Orville Floyd Alvin Wilburn T. J Marvin A. H. Davis Tulsa Nevis Iva T. A. Bonam Ada Charles Bonham Sands

Oklahoma City Law Proposes Relief Fund Bill

Oklahoma City March 15 GPA bill proposes appropriating 4500 to direct relief until July 1 194. The house appropriations committee favors the measure but funding source remains uncertain. Chairman John Holliman supports earmarking taxes while another committee proposes general revenue funding. A separate tax bill seeks to earmark 600000 revenue for relief, despite objections that this creates a permanent emergency program. Governor Phillips has urged earmarking taxes for relief efforts.

Oklhoma City House Appropriations Committee General Revenue Fund John Holliman Capitol House Revenue and Taxation Committee Herbert Branan Revenue Committee Holliman

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