Ickes Opposes Oil Regulation Critics In Texas Speech
Kilgore Texas March 27 Secretary of the Interior Harold L Ickes urged a federal oil conservation law while criticizing opponents not politics He spoke before the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce noting Texas wildcatting history and urging federal state coordinated conservation measures against a backdrop of opposition to the Cole bill by oil interests and officials.
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Kilgore
Tex
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Roosevelt
Chicago
Illinois
Oklahoma
Leon C. Phillips
Congress
Campaign money cap tied to Hatch bill in House action
A clause to limit national political committees to 3 million dollars per campaign was added to the Hatch anti politics bill as it cleared a House judiciary subcommittee. The amendment targets parties funded from federal sources, contrasting with 1936 totals of 8.07 million for Republicans and 5.03 million for Democrats.
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House
House Judiciary
Walter
D-Pa
Republican
Democratic National Committees
Republican Committee
Dope Addict Barred From Pennsylvania Highways
Harrisburg story reports a woman who liked crashing cars head on while under narcotics. She and 219 others were barred from driving on state highways after confession to causing at least four nonfatal accidents without injury.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Revenue
William J. Hamilton
Hamilton
House Overrides Economy Bloc to Boost CCC and NYA Funds
The House voted to add 67.45 million dollars to next year's appropriations for the CCC and NYA, increasing civilian conservation corps camps by 50 million and raising NYA funds by 17.45 million. Woodrum called the move dangerous to budget discipline while defending program continuance.
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NYA
Washington
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
National Youth Administration
Rep
Woodrum
D-Va
House
Man Named to Run Terracing Lines for Area
Three county district in Pontotoc Johnston and Coal counties hires a terracing lines man for each county. Edgar Oliver Ada Route 4 will cover Pontotoc until July 1 with three months on assignment. Wayne Cinnamon urges farmers to apply early at the county agent office.
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Johnston
Coal County
Edgar Oliver
Ada
Wayne Cinnamon
Portia To Acting to Flu Hobbles Lucille Fairbanks
Hollywood reports Lucille Fairbanks niece of Douglas Fairbanks Sr suffers flu illness just as she lands a role in Warner's Flight Eight. The studio will recapture two days of scenes with Virginia Bruce and Jane Wyman while director Lewis Seiler laments the setback. Lucille, 23, graduates from UC Los Angeles law school next year.
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Lucille Fairbanks
Portia
Douglas Fairbanks Sr
Virginia Bruce
Jane Wyman
Warner
Lewis Seiler
Lucille
University of California At Los Angeles
Rains to Appeal Gun-Toting Fine
Roundy Lee Rains announced his plan to appeal a $25 fine and costs for carrying a pistol after being found guilty in Peace Justice A. W. Oliver's court. He will seek district court review and remains free pending further action.
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Roundy Lee Rains
A. W. Oliver
Rains
Oliver
Two Guilty Of Bicycle Theft
Jack Allen and Lonnie Hall pleaded guilty on petty larceny charges after arraignment before Peace Justice Oliver. They allegedly stole a bicycle from an Ada residence, were fined 25 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 30 days in county jail, committed Wednesday afternoon.
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Jack Allen
Lonnie Hall
Peace Justice
Oliver
Ada
Mrs. Moss Wimbish Hurt in Accident
Mrs Moss Wimbish of 834 East Seventh sustained a head laceration when her car overturned between Byars and Stratford on Tuesday while en route to Norman. She was treated at Breco Memorial Hospital in Ada and released the next morning in good condition.
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Moss Wimbish
East Seventh
Byars
Stratford
Norman
Breco Memorial Hospital
Ada
Two Orators Qualify for State Meet in Contest
Several district champions competed in the American Legion sponsored oratorical contest at East Central State college. Cyclone Covey of Sapulpa and James Brown of Henryetta qualified for the state finals.
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American Legion
East Central State College
Cyclone Covey
Sapulpa
James Brown
Henryetta
Man Freed After Wife’s Slaying Prompted 50 Would-Be Testifiers
A man who shot his wife, 57, in their apartment was released when a county grand jury refused to indict after testimony from his son and relatives. Prosecutors said murder elements existed but could not assure a conviction. about 50 supporters sought to testify but could not as they were not witnesses.
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John
Mary
Leschisi
Peter S. Neilson
Senator Clark rejects favored son role at Democratic convention
Senator Clark of Missouri resists accepting an uninstructed or favored son delegation to the Democratic national convention. He says binding instructions would trap Missouri democrats, while he supports an uninstructed delegation that could still favor his interests if it helps. Gov. Stark backs an uninstructed delegation aligned with the Roosevelt record.
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Washington
Senator Clark
D-Mo
Missouri
Clark
George K Williams
St. Frances County
Willliams
Roosevelt
Lloyd C. Stark
Farley Sees National Victory If Democrats Unite
In Bangor Maine James A Farley predicts a national victory for the Democratic Party if unity holds He criticizes Republican flip flopping on policy and touts Roosevelt’s record while keeping his own presidential plans low profile The speech recalls Deweys Maine visit and contrasts navy expansion with calls for restraint amid election tensions.
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James A. Farley
Farley
Maine
Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Thomas E. Dewey
Washington
Hoge Plans Second Suit in Burns Divorce Case
Daniel W. Hoge 55 says he will file a second suit naming Bob Burns and Paramount in a divorce action against Mollie Hoge 38. Hoge previously sued Burns and the studio for 70000 false imprisonment damages alleging threats to force a denial of Burns stealing Mollie Hoge. Mollie Hoge denies any affair or relationship with Burns and calls the claim ridiculous.
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Los Angeles
Daniel W. Hoge
Bob Burns
Mollie Hoge
Hoge
Burns
Paramount
Dan
Girl Slashed By Would-Be Burglar
Betty Lee White a 16 year old Tulsa girl was slashed by a would be burglar after a tall man entered her home last night She was alone with a baby sister when she heard steps on the porch and saw a man enter The attacker seized her with a razor open in his hand and fled after wounding her with 16 shallow cuts.
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Tulsa
Betty Lee White
Phillips defies court as Grand River dam dispute grows
Governor Phillips faces federal injunction over the Grand River dam as judges extend a restraining order to May 6. The state argues property must be paid for. PWA financing continues while the dam fills the reservoir and the bridge claim is debated.
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Phillips
Grand River
National Guard
Robert L. Williams
F. E. Kennamer
A. P. Murrah
Grand River Dam Authority
PWA
Grove
Tulsa wire tapping indictment charges county official and police chief
Federal grand jury accuses County Attorney Dixie Gilmer and former Police Commissioner Floyd Rheam of conspiring to intercept telephone conversations linked to the 1939 oil workers strike. Also named is Officer William Kelly with others. Indictment covers tapping at the union hall and a Tulsa hotel suite from February to May 1939. Maximum penalties cited are two years in prison and $10,000 fine. Rheam seeks immunity. Gilmer defends actions as protecting citizens.
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Tulsa
Dixie Gilmer
Floyd Rheam
Midcontinent Petroleum Corporation
Rheam
U. S
W. P. Smith
Gilmer
U.S
Whit Y. Mauzy
William Kelly
Gary Gordon
Union Hall
U. S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
NLRB
French Vessel Explodes Off Morocco Coast
The French destroyer La Bailleuse exploded near a Moroccan port with seven killed and others missing. Italian Stefani agency put total dead or missing around 100 in the blast that split the ship.
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Ury
Kirkwall
Orkney Islands
Stefani
Berlin
Bergmann Electricity Company
DNB
Hongkong
Vladivostok
U. S
Royal Air Force
British
Air Ministry
North Sea
Atlantic
Veteran Teacher Bloodworth Dies in McLOUD
Gladys Whitter Bloodworth 52 a veteran Oklahoma teacher and former Potta watomie County state representative died of pneumonia at her home in McLoud. She taught in Oklahoma City Norman Ada and other cities and earlier served as Potta watomie County superintendent of schools before her legislative term.
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McLoud
Gladys Whitter Bloodworth
Pottawatomie County
Bloodworth
Oklahoma City
Norman
Ada
Tinkham Attacks Dewey in Presidential Hinting Row
Rep. Tinkham of Massachusetts assailed Thomas E. Dewey as unfit for the Republican nomination saying Dewey showed no sympathy with traditional American foreign policy. He cited a New York district attorney speech endorsing Roosevelt era internationalist policies and urged delegates to oppose Roosevelt Hull internationalism.
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Washington
Tinkham
House Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Roosevelt
Hull
Dewey
Famed Flyer Addresses Ada Chamber on Aviation
Col Roger Q Williams spoke at the Ada Chamber of Commerce luncheon on aviation for the average citizen. He recounted his New York to Rome flight, urged Ada to seek an airport, and warned fear blocks progress. He said aviation will need up to two million workers within five years and praised local supporters for promoting aviation.
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Rome
Col
Roger Q. Williams
Chamber of Commerce
Col. Williams
Ada
Col. Rogers
A. R. Sugg
Ada Chamber of Commerce
A. M. Wallace
East Central
Yo-Yo Hype Returns as Tops Rally in Local Shops
Yo-yos and spinning tops surge back into stores after a winter hibernation. Buyers speculate on superstitions and March rain myths while clerks report strong demand and rising trade. The piece ends noting Boston parks barred auto traffic in 1899 due to runaway horses.
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Ada
Boston
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