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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
6
The piece argues that Germany's territorial growth under Hitler will exceed past limits, threatening Czech liberty and European stability. It predicts Britain may counter with rearmament, while Germany’s aggression in the east could persist, potentially meeting a pivotal clash at the English Channel.
A study cited shows newspapers now provide 250 to 500 percent more information than 50 years ago. They offer more explanatory material, more pictures, less editorial opinion in news columns, and expanded coverage of science health and women’s topics.
An editorial urges against tax cuts, arguing federal debt demands higher revenue and efficiency. It notes states bear pension and highway policing costs and argues producers must pay bills, warning lower taxes threaten government stability. It praises a teacher who uplifted poor girls and valued effort over wealth.
The piece argues that proving ape intelligence threatens human superiority and urges caution. It reflects on civic leadership, suggesting a balance between community duty and personal business, and warning against overconfidence in human supremacy. It laments busy professionals neglecting public duties.
The county applauds Commissioners Richard Elam and Sam Tew for new gravel roads shaping a modern all weather link from Fitzhugh southward and Allen to Lula, with plans to connect to Stonewall. Support grows for a state highway inclusion while graveling and bridge work expand county infrastructure.
The speaker notes that many uplifters and promoters delude themselves into thinking they do good work and can persuade others. He warns that when someone sells a plan claiming mutual human benefit, you should add two Xs by the plan to expose its lack of intrinsic merit.
Prof J H Johnston of Ardmore completes fifty years in education. He is praised for dedication and influence on pupils. The piece notes admiration from former students and hopes he continues teaching for many more years. Also discusses U.S. stance on European affairs and American newspapers covering events abroad.
The article notes that language learning is taxing for the Japanese in China and remarks on age and achievement. It cites examples like Commodore Vanderbilt, Cato, Goethe, and Tennyson achieving success late in life. It argues wisdom resides in mature individuals and can appear unexpectedly, countering the notion that youth alone holds vigor.
The text reflects on Peter’s view of Christ’s sufferings and the believer’s place in a divine plan. It discusses interpreting pain, the mystery of suffering, and living with faith and courage. Swedish women survey supports keeping married men in industry, noting economic laws outpace attempts to curb women's economic roles.
Some cities, hard pressed for funds, are levying a charge upon sewer service. When tax money came easily and there was not so much demand for different services, it was not difficult for a city to absorb such costs as sewage disposal, park improvement and other things. It may be that in the future the different services of cities will have to maintain themselves.
Sociologists note aging can mirror earlier traits with a bad boy maturing then regressing in later life and a good youth turning to old ways. They warn nations may revert to savage warfare like Roman legions. Hitler’s Gibraltar demand could meet firm British resistance while humans struggle to understand the mind.
Cheyenne March 22 A borrowed cow started the A E Newton family of Roger Mills county on the road to prosperity. They now have a herd of 15 dairy cattle 12 dozen hens 440 acres and a new house. Mrs Newton plans to raise pigs to boost income in 1939 alongside milk eggs and poultry.
Farmers delaying operations due to unsettled debt may attend the Pontotoc county debt adjustment committee meeting in Ada on Thursday April 6 at 10 00 a m. The committee has no funds to loan but aids in reaching equitable farmer creditor agreements to allow continued farming and eventual repayments. Members listed are James E Chandler Isaac Gilmore and John A Hart.
The first liquor permit under the state's new licensing law was issued today to Sandy Singleton, chairman of the highway commission. It permits importing 10 gallons for the department's laboratory technicians to use in testing paint and other materials. Permits will be printed in a day or two for sacramental scientific or medical research import purposes.
Two Oklahomans died in separate traffic accidents. Eight month old Bobbie Roy Chambers, pulled from his mother’s arms near Maud, suffered fatal injuries while his mother Mrs Emmett Chambers of St. Louis Okla fractured pelvis. Earl Moore, 21, of Oklahoma City died when a tractor backed into a truck on a road project near Oklahoma City.
Colbert Farm Women's Club met Monday at Miss Jettie Smith's home to study garden pests and control. Members named insects and insecticides, while demonstration agent Mrs. Jessie Morgan discussed suckling and chewing insects and shown methods to apply treatments. A special meeting is set for April 10 at Mrs. Mo J. Miller's residence.
City officers hunted Monday for the relatives of a man reportedly from Ada who lies critically injured in a Los Angeles hospital. Police Chief Rains received a telegram stating Samuel Specks is in critical condition and to notify relatives.
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