Zoning of Speed Aimed At Ending North Broadway Death Parade
North Broadway in Pontotoc county is restricted by posted speed limits after a spate of traffic deaths. Police promise warnings then charges for speeding, with 40 mph near the fairgrounds dropping to 25 mph toward Ada, and 35 mph north toward the railroad crossing.
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Broadway
North Broadway
Pontotoc County
George McClain
Fairgrounds
Aston West
Frisco
Ada
James Hoyland
Tia Juana Club
Dudley Lester
F. A. Mussen
Ralph Thompson
Raymond Rains
Lester
Si Freemen
Highway 19
Freight Crash Wreck Injures 600 Commuters at Ravenna Plant
An Erie freight train collided broadside with a commuter train carrying about 600 defense workers to the Ravenna shell loading plant in Ohio. Officials reported 40 seriously injured and many more with lesser injuries. several may have been killed. Hospitals treated victims in Warren Youngstown and Ravenna. No train crews were reported injured.
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Windham
Ohio
Erie Railroad
War Department
Ravenna
Youngstown Vindicator
Youngstown
Cleveland-Youngstown
Arsenal Station
Warren
Army
Eries
Pennsylvania
Baden
Stinson Unveils New Three Place Swing Monoplane
Stinson announces a peacetime three place swing monoplane with a top speed of 115 miles per hour and a short takeoff run. The design emphasizes ease of use and compact performance for civilian aviation.
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Stinson
World nickel consumption in 1939 near 256 million pounds
The 1939 world consumption of nickel reached about 256 million pounds. Industry reports highlight strong demand across sectors and steady use in alloys and plating.
FDR Seeks Federal Oil Regulation and Conservation
President Roosevelt backs a national resources plan calling for a federal oil conservation commission to manage oil and gas interests for the nation. The plan would allocate production, protect reserves for defense, and promote correlative rights and ownership in place while discouraging use of oil and gas where alternatives exist.
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Washington
Federal
Oil Conservation Commission
National Resources Planning Board
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Flames Sweep New Orleans Office of Gulf Refining Plant
A major New Orleans blaze destroyed the Gulf Refining Company office and storage plant on Jefferson Highway. Firemen protected 500,000 gallons of nearby gasoline as 30 drums of gasoline and 65 drums of lubricating oil burned. Officials speculated sparks from a loading truck started the fire.
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New Orleans
Gulf Refining Company
Jefferson Highway
Bienville Corporation, Inc
Division A
Canal Street
French Quarter
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads
Local Ada section reports higher returns on investments tied to vested amounts. Businesses highlight boosted yields and clearer terms, inviting readers to compare options and consult financial desks for tailored plans.
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Ada News
Matsuoka Plans Moscow Stop En Route to Berlin and Rome
Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka will pause in Moscow for two days on his way to Berlin and Rome. Observers say the talks aim to secure Soviet guarantees before Japan commits to axis actions, with Moscow seen as crucial to Japan's Siberian interests and China conflict strategy.
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Tokyo
Yosuke Matsuuoka
Berlin
Rome
Moscow
Japan
Soviet
Russia
Siberia
Germany
Italy
West
China
Matsuoka
Roosevelt
Asahi
United States
Pontotoc County Sees Sparse Well Drilling Activity
Casual inquiry finds little drilling in Pontotoc and surrounding counties as sunny days are needed to improve roads. Magnolia No. 14 Metropolitan is among few planned plugs, while Olson Drilling No. 1 Jones and Phillips No. 1 Douglas inch deeper in Hughes county. Pure Oil brings in its 24th Cumberland field producer, No. 2 Thomas-202, flowing at 5037 feet, with several Bryan county wells under development.
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Pontotoc County
Magnolia No. 14
Fitts
Calvin
Hughes County
Olson
Jones
Douglas
Pure Oil Company
Cumberland
Marshall
Bryan Counties
Bryan County
Francis Items and Community News Briefs
Friday night the Francis Masons and Eastern Stars hosted a dinner for William Powell who was named Grand Master of Oklahoma. The senior play Mamas Baby Boy is set for March 21 in the high school auditorium. Francis church groups held meetings and a day of prayer for Annie Armstrong. Local residents attended events and visited relatives in nearby towns this week.
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Ruth Akins
Fred Miller
Sherman
Texas
Francis Masons
William Powell
Grand Lodge of
Oklahoma
Ray Stegall
Hardburger
Salters
Rose
Trendley
Patterson
Goetter
Harwood
Beam
Baker
Powell
Young
E. L. Kidwell
Council Hill
Linscheid
East Central Quartet
Ladies of the Baptist Church of Francis
Annie Armstrong
Bill Coburn
L. L. Crockett
John Langston
Ray Bowman
Joe Hoosier
George McComas
Roy Cables
J. E. Avery
Sharp
L. L. Edwards
First Baptist Church of Francis
Stephens of
Roff
Helen Bean
Maud
Dave Watson
Francis High
John Lewis
Leo Chism
Weleetka
Ralph Phillips
Slick” Lilley
Gerald Dee Wilcoxson
Ahloso
Lowell Mitchell
Mary Bawcum
James
Ada
Cicil Lilley
Mildred Kidwell
Boots” Larson
Slight Decrease In Shipping Loss
London reports for the week ended March 9 British and allied merchant ship losses totaled 25 ships weighing 98,832 tons, down from 28 ships and 141,314 tons the prior week. The week saw 20 British ships and five allied ships lost. no neutrals. Axis claims 163,661 tons sunk as Britons warned against premature conclusions.
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London
Admiralty
the At
Churchill's daily grind in Downing Street routine outlined
Newport style profile details Winston Churchill's 16 hour days at No 10 Downing Street. He inspects ships, dictates speeches, meets ministers, dines with guests, and smokes many cigars as he guides Britain's policy.
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Marlborough
Downing Street
Churchill
Admiralty
War Office
No. 10
Draftees Allowed Early Examination in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City March 18 draftees may be examined for service before disposing of business or quitting jobs under an Eight Army Corps order. The move aims to avoid undue hardship on men who might be rejected after being called. State draft director Don Welch cited past cases in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Army Corps
Oklahoma
Don Welch
Army
Safe on the doorstep after break-in at Harbert Lai’s restaurant
Chicago March 15 Harbert Lai returns home to find Officer Eugene Foley on his doorway guarding the display window. The officer explains a break in occurred and Lai, pleased, goes inside to prepare lunch then worries about the barn after the horse.
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Chicago
Harbert Lai
Eugene Foley
Sai
Car Should Last About One Hundred Thousand Miles
A well maintained vehicle driven by a careful operator tends to reach around 100000 miles in its operational life. Proper maintenance and cautious driving are emphasized to maximize longevity and reduce wear.
45th Will Start Maneuvers In June
CAMP BARKELEY Texas March 18 P Major Gen. W S Key commander of the 45th division said the organization would engage in eight corps area maneuvers June 1 15 Only emergency leaves will be granted during that period Former guardsmen who reenlist after the expiration of their three year enlistments will be allowed furloughs up to a period of six weeks at the discretion of commanding offices Furloughs may be applied for up to July 31 on the basis of 30 days leave within a 12 month period Degree of training and needs of unit organization will be considered in granting of furloughs.
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Camp Barkeley
Texas
W. S. Key
Key
Berbera Liberated by Allied Landing and Naval Support
Four men in a skiff led the liberation fleet that breached Berbera on the Somaliland coast. Indian Somali and Arab troops with RAF armored cars landed at dawn to retake the town from Italians, who had withdrawn last August, with naval gunfire guiding and supporting the assault.
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London
Berbera
Ministry of Information
Aden
OU president sets earlier exams for ROTC seniors
Dr. W. B. Bizzell, president of the University of Oklahoma, announced that senior ROTC students will take final exams a week early so they can report for army duty June 4 in El Paso, Texas.
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Norman
W. B. Bizzell
University of Oklahoma
University Reserve Officers Training Corps
el Paso
Tex
James Stewart In Private Plane Crash Near Van Nuys
Hollywood star James Stewart, 32, reportedly registered as James Smith when his private airplane forced landed near Van Nuys after a Sunday flight. He is described as fine by his physician Dr. Saul Fox.
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Hollywood
James Stewart
van Nuys
James Smith
Saul Fox
Stewart
Lawton Boom Town Builds Pour $149000 in One Month
Lawton Oklahoma spent about 149000 in new construction last month ranking third among Oklahoma cities. Only Oklahoma City and Tulsa exceeded Lawton while Enid, Bartlesville, Ardmore, Ponca City and Muskogee followed in that order.
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Lawton
Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Cities
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Enid
Bartlesville
Ardmore
Ponca City
Muskogee
Reckless Driving Deaths and Injuries Reach 1940 Toll
Reports show 3,580 traffic deaths and 100,770 injured nationwide in 1940 due to reckless driving, highlighting the dangers on roads and prompting calls for stricter enforcement and safer driving habits.
German Sub Sinks Five Armed Merchantmen
Berlin reports a German submarine sunk five armed merchantmen totaling 35 300 tons from a British convoy. Another 4 000 ton merchantman fell during armed air reconnaissance east of Newcastle. Newcastle port and docks were bombed, other Scottish east coast ports attacked. Dover barrage balloons shot down.
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Berlin
High Command
North Sea
Newcastle
Daily War Bulletin
Dover
Federal taxes on lubricating oil rise in 1940
Excise taxes collected on lubricating oil in 1940 totaled 34 420 051 with a 15 percent increase from the prior year.
Historic Craters Active in Late Historical Times
About six hundred volcanic craters are alive today, with activity traced back to late historical periods. Researchers note many erupted in antiquity and left enduring geological marks.
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Paul Manning
NEA
Winston Churchill
Harry Hopkins
Lord Halifax
Halifax
Mrs. Churchill
Lady Halifax
Hopkins
Lord and Lady Halifax
America
Deck
No. 10 Downing Street
Homburg
Near East
Balkans
High Seas
Brendan Bracken
Parliament
Buckingham Palace
Britain
Newark
N. J
Mulberry Street
45Th
Landing Beach
Actor Stewart
Lawton Rushes
Scottish
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