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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
2
A draft report by the state senate investigating committee urges withdrawal of National Guard units from the Oklahoma City oil field and removal of Col Cicero J. Murray. It accuses him of unaccounted funds, failing audits, accepting advances, and discusses unenforced proration laws and improper money flows from Anderson Prichard and T B Slick interests.
A senate committee drafts 1A recommendations to end militia enforcement of proration laws in Oklahoma City and to shift power to the corporation commission. It calls for full accounting of funds, severe penalties for violators, and use of state attorneys general for enforcement. It also condemns umpires chosen by producers and seeks stricter penalties for concealment of royalty payments. The report requests adoption and discharge of the committee.
Earl Quinn convicted of Jessie Griffith murder is moved to the state peniten t iary after a new trial and a second death sentence. Sheriff Cavin with armed deputies accompanies Quinn from Enid to McAlester by cautious route to prevent any escape attempt.
Earl Quinn, twice convicted of killing the Griffith sisters of Blackwell, was immediately placed on death row upon arrival in McAlester. He lost his motion for a new trial at Enid this week, while grinning at prison officials.
In Shawnee, charges filed against H. T. Douglas chain figures accuse irregularities in note making and misappropriation totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Indictments allege indirect borrowing from the Canadian Valley Bank and depletion of assets at Maud and Asher banks dating to 1930. Additional charges expected against eight others.
Chicago reports an appeal from four national anti prohibition societies calling for a dry return of beer. They oppose April 7 celebrations when beer becomes legal again, citing temperance and political concerns. Ralph M Shaw urges beer be quaffed with solemnity and gratitude.
New York on March 25 Charles Prechtl, business agent of Bartenders Union No 1, spoke about a plan saying Who will bother to make it when they can buy it so easily Heimweemacht is German for some brew.
East Central College speakers and debaters dominated a Saturday tournament at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha. Coach W. W. O’Connell reported honors in all divisions, with the men undefeated to final honors and the women reaching finals for at least second. Silas Freeman won first in men’s Oration, Gertrude Pendercraft won first in women’s extempore, and Lois Armstrong took second.
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Pres Sugg recalls W. C. Ernest, slain bank examiner, who once examined a Fitzhugh bank 18 years ago. Sugg calls Ernest a prince of a fellow and notes his long service at the bank.
J. F. McKeel, former state highway commissioner now district judge, recalls having more than 100000 job applications on file. He notes that applicants for government jobs have always been numerous, but a low mood has made it a hundred times worse.
B. E. Hennigan, Pontotoc County treasurer, lauds J. B. Hill as the most valuable citizen and objects to efforts to curtail his work among farmers and farm boys in Pontotoc County.
I. Z Harvey, supervising the federal building project, shows impatience for facing stone to arrive but remains confident due to the schedule being well ahead of plan.
Ada educators consider the election for next year while debating how much more the salary schedule can bear. The note highlights concerns over potential further pay scale amputations amid budgeting pressures and teacher morale.
Wylie Pap Jeter, a devoted baseball fan, has not missed any Oilers practice and hopes to see the Independents field a strong club this year.
Newkirk reports Col. Zack Miller resumes control of the 101 Ranch after a two year receivership. The operation runs under a trusteeship with Miller and three partners, a creditors' committee holding 51 percent of trust stock. Debentures issued and 98 percent of creditors approve the plan.
A federal court jury in Oklahoma City found the death of George J. Taft, a Garber banker, in 1930 to be death by own action rather than murder. The suit sought double indemnity on a $25 000 life policy, Taft family had urged. Taft was found mortally wounded on a highway with a pistol nearby.
Berlin reports Hitler to exile eastern Jews from the Palatinate and tighten controls on Jewish bank and postal accounts as part of a broader four year plan. Measures target farmers workers and church relations as Goering meets the Vatican envoy amid political maneuvering.
The new Democratic steering committee met to set strategy for the House. They backed the president’s program, elected Crosser of Ohio as chairman and Gregory of Kentucky as secretary, and discussed persuading 159 new Democrats to follow leadership through diplomacy. Hastings of Oklahoma was named a member.
H. T. Douglas, longtime Shawnee banker and former president of Shawnee National Bank, appeared in justice court and entered a not guilty plea on charges brought this day in Shawnee Oklahoma.
A squad of about 30 athletes trains at Norris field for the spring track and field season with East Central State Teachers College sending its best to represent the school. Coach P A Wallace aims for a strong future, highlighting freshmen and early training, along with a list of standout athletes and planned dual meets with Oklahoma colleges.
Child care specialist Miss Faith Strayer from Oklahoma A and M college spoke to 17 demonstrators across eight clubs in Pontotoc County last Wednesday. The program titled The Wholesome Childs Home featured two to six year old appropriate equipment and followed up on last months talk about the Wholesome Childs Mental Physical and Emotional Disposition. A third demonstration is planned for April 27 on The Wholesome Childs Food Habits.
Oklahoma A and M College entomologist G A Biederdorf urges farmers to clean up trash and plant refuse to reduce cutworm habitats. A second method uses arsenical poison bran mash or dipping foliage, applied late evening near plant bases to target feeding worms.
W R Nuernberger announces a seven day service on federal crop loan checks for the district. Delays occurred due to new national administration changes at the St Louis office after checks had been applied earlier.
Classified ad bulletin notes promising money-saving opportunities and strong value for readers seeking high returns on small investments. It highlights bargain offers and services claiming efficient results and cost efficiency for shoppers and investors.
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