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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
1
The Greek government told Britain on April 21 to withdraw the expeditionary force as Greece nears exhaustion after six months of fighting. The foreign office translated the message noting Greece cannot sustain the war and that continued sacrifice by the British would be in vain.
Oklahoma City April 30 state lifts proration in 13 old oil fields starting tomorrow raising daily state production to 410000 barrels under FCC orders. Guthrie pool in Logan county 1200, South Maud 600, North Little River 400. Other firms freed include Allen 4696, Konawa 1044, Maud 528, Olympic 1263, Sacred Heart 248, Sakawa 980, Sasakwa Townsite 286, South Cromwell 135, Keokuk Falls Hunton 163, Meridian 69, Tecumseh old 58, East Britton 71, Doyle Deese 379.
Oklahoma lawmakers reach a conference agreement on a judicial redistricting bill reducing seven judgeships. Governor Phillips accepts a smaller cut, while Oklahoma City and Tulsa each lose a judge and several counties face one fewer district judges.
Dispatches from Istanbul indicate Franz von Papen will bring German proposals to influence Turkey amid war or peace stakes. Turkish press warns against threats to independence, while plans are uncertain as von Papen’s arrival date remains undisclosed.
Ottawa reports a drastic wartime tax plan raising personal income taxes for lower brackets starting today. Finance Minister Isley asks provinces to cede income and corporate taxes to the dominion for the war, with about 1.25 billion dollars borrowed to cover deficits and Britain's balance. Rates begin at 15 percent on the first thousand dollars, rising five percent per additional thousand. exemptions are 700 for single filers and 1250 for married pairs.
Oklahoma City April 30 The House passed changes to the automobile tag tax measure moving toward an estimated half million dollars in added school aid. The bill would raise rates for expensive cars then cut rates after the first year, with the minimum fee reduced to 2.50 dollars and the 15 dollar minimum for new cars defeated. Senate committees sent a tightened ad valorem bill to be considered tomorrow.
Defense savings stamps and bonds will go on sale Thursday morning with lines forming in Ada as applications already arrive. Available at the Ada post office and the postal savings window, stamps come in 10 cent to 2 dollar denominations and bind into bonds from 18.75 to 5000 dollars. Roosevelt will purchase the first bond as the treasury campaign opens during a nationwide radio ceremony at 8 30 p.m. CST with Morgenthau and Walker participating.
Gen Plutarco Elias Calles will end a five year exile and return to Mexico as a private citizen. He will travel by automobile from the border to Mexico City and then by train from San Diego to Laredo via Tucson and San Antonio.
Sixty-six cases are scheduled for trial in the district court criminal jury term, including 15 against former County Commissioner A A Caldwell. The term begins May 19 before Judge Tal Crawford and runs to June 6. The docket features murder, manslaughter, drunken driving, and other charges, with Caldwell facing multiple indictments after his 1938 suspension.
The senate foreign relations committee rejected by 13 to 10 a resolution prohibiting convoy use without congressional approval. Senators Tobey and Nye had proposed restrictions requiring presidential request to Congress and a 14 day window for approval before naval guarding actions. The panel declined to advance either resolution.
Washington reports Roosevelt affirmed naval units may enter combat zones for hemisphere defense. Sources say US patrol bombers and carrier aircraft potentially cover parts of Germanys counter block zone from Iceland to Greenland, influencing convoy debates and prompt moves in Senate.
The month of April delivered 5.38 inches of rain surpassing normal moisture. Central and eastern Oklahoma recorded the heaviest showers with Ida bel and cities like Oklahoma City Muskogee and Tulsa reporting notable totals. News notes unify with a Roosevelt push for at least 2 million tons of merchant shipping to aid democracies and bolster Atlantic supplies.
London reports varied views on a Soviet ban blocking transit of war materials to Germany via U S R S routes. Some see Moscow's move as disapproval of German expansion in southeastern Europe and a potential strain on German supply lines. Others deem the gesture cosmetic, while experts warn the ban could affect crucial imports and bypassed British blockade through machine tools and other commodities reaching Germany.
A brief humorous line comments that an optimist is someone who believes what a woman in a car means when she signals. The quip contrasts pessimism with optimistic misreadings in social cues.
Norman Bayless about 35 pled not guilty to embezzling more than 300 dollars from the Davenport Gin company of Stratford where he is manager. He was freed on a $2000 bond after his Tuesday arrest and is to have a preliminary hearing set for May 9. Deputy Sheriff Charley Shockley transported him to Ada after the Stratford arrest. The complaint, signed by Hazelton, cites cashing a 301.40 dollar certified check to the company.
McNaughton refused to resign as chairman of the Grand River Dam Authority amid reports that public works funds would halt while he remains in office. He said GRDA has a favorable record on the $22,750,000 power project and would consider resigning only if Governor Phillips requested it. Phillips avoided being drawn into the controversy.
Washington April 30 The southern coal producers and the United Mine Workers announced a temporary wage agreement to reopen southern mines with a $1 a day increase and plan a two year final contract negotiation in New York City May 12. About 70 percent of U S soft coal mines moved toward full production while a wage differential stalemate persisted north and south. Northern contracts boosted basic pay to seven dollars a day with higher boosts for mobile loaders and conveyors.
Mary Brian, Hollywood's longtime eligible bachelorette, confirms engagement to Jon Whitcomb, magazine illustrator from Darien, Connecticut. She expresses excitement and jokes about uncertainty over who will perform the ceremony.
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