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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1941

Page

5

Zoning of Speed Aimed At Ending Parade of Death On North Broadway

A fragmented report discusses traffic speed zoning on North Broadway to curb fatal pedestrian and vehicle incidents along a mile stretch. Officials, including City Attorney Freemen, plan enforcement to slow speeds and reduce deadly crashes, with community safety as the priority.

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Freight Collision With Commuter Train In Windham

A freight train derailed and crashed into a commuter train near Windham injuring several passengers. Emergency crews traced sabotage as a possible cause while investigators questioned workers and reviewed maintenance records for the involved lines. Local officials urged calm as the investigation continues and freight operations were halted nearby.

FDR Seeks Oil Regulation Guidance From Congress

President Roosevelt asks Congress for gas and oil regulation to stabilize supply and prices. He urges cooperation with states to curb wasteful practices and protect national interests, stressing federal authority to guide energy policy and curb market distortions.

Flames Sweep New Orleans Fire devastates refinery storage units in Bienville area

A second major blaze in a week ripped through a Jefferson Highway refinery complex in New Orleans, destroying a Gulf pipeline storage unit holding 53 drums of gasoline and 75 drums of lubricating oil. Firefighters battled the inferno as storehouses and gas drums exploded, with losses estimated near 30,000 dollars prior to the Bienville warehouse fire containment.

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Matsatom Talks Moscow Trip Stirring Foreign Policy Views

Matsuoka seeks guarantees from Soviet Russia to safeguard Japan's Siberian interests before any major move with Germany and Italy. Observers expect conditional westward talks tied to Moscow events, while Japan eyes resolution of China tensions. Japanese press criticizes Roosevelt's speech as the United States edges toward war.

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Pontotoc County Drilling Activity Described In Notes

A fragmented report highlights ongoing and planned well drilling across Pontotoc County and adjacent areas. It references several prospect names, sections, and depths, noting multiple sites with active or imminent operations amid improving weather and road conditions.

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Draftees Allowed Early Examination

The Eight Army Corps issues a directive from Oklahoma City on March 18 allowing draftees to undergo early medical examination to prevent men from quitting jobs or disposing of businesses before call up. Officials note many have already sold businesses or resigned only to be rejected later by army examiners.

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Local Francis News Recap and Events

Francis area notes cover dinners hosted by the Francis Masons and Eastern Stars in honor of Grand Master Ray Stegall, upcoming senior play Mama's Baby Bay, and a March 27 high school drama event. Also listed are church activities at First Baptist Francis, Annie Armstrong day by Frames Baptists, and community meetings planned for March 9 and March 19 with Rev. Stephens.

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Story of the Man in Whom the Most People Are the Most Interested

The article sketches Winston Churchill and Harry Hopkins aboard a ship bound for a voyage with Lord Halifax, detailing Churchill’s daily routine from Downing Street to government duty. It notes his typical breakfast, work at his desk, radio speech drafting, and schedules, highlighting his intense pace and relentless public presence.

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Shipping Losses Dip Slightly in Latest Admiralty Figures

London reports a small fall in weekly merchant ship losses with 25 ships totaling 98 232 tons, amid updated Polarst weekly totals and February averages. The admiralty notes year‑to‑date losses remain high, and warns Britons to stay prepared as the war continues to press maritime risk.

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Maneuvers Open for 45th Division In June Camp Barmeley Texas

The 45th Will Start Maneuvers in June at Camp Barmeley Texas. Major General and staff plan maneuvers from June 1 to 2. Former guardsmen reenlisting face furloughs up to nineteen weeks, with division command decisions guiding leave. College training may influence furlough grants.

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Hi Ho Safe at the Door: Sahe Returns to Restaurant

March 16 at CHICASO Herbert Sahe returned to his restaurant after a break in. Police officer Eugene Pokey found a broken window on the doorstep and ensured nothing was taken. Sahe returned inside, fixed lunch, then noticed a car to replace a worn bathrobe and noted durability of a new car with an 168000 tile reference.

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Four Men In A Skiff Lead Way In Berbera Blow

Reported British forces and allied troops launched a seaside operation at Berbera. A four man skiff team led the assault with Indian Somali and Arab troops, supported by naval gunfire, enabling a beach landing and rapid advance along the shore. The enemy positions were abandoned as the attackers pushed inland under cover of darkness.

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Actor Stewart in Airplane Crash Report

Fragmented OCR summary reports actor Stewart in an airplane crash with scattered details. Mentions Layhed Smith and Dr Saul Fos, unclear cause, and nearby cities Lawton Enid Chicago Muskegee. notes a period of weeks and a driving incident tied to recent events.

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