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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1934

Page

4

Greed and policy dangers in politics and industry

Governor Murray warns greed fuels regulation needs, while Wall Street brokers and arms makers push profits. The piece notes dangers of code managed industries, public fund scrambles, and political candidates promising tax cuts yet proposing larger budgets. Additionally Admiral Byrd prepares a long Antarctic winter with weather observing and solitude. The Ada East Central College marks 25 years as a leading teachers college.

Wall Street Antarctic Little America Admiral Byrd Greenland East Central College Ada

A Pretty Dream of Greenbacks and Political Fury

Editorial discusses calls for government issued greenbacks to cover bank deposits and stock losses, arguing for mass money printing to erase debts and mortgage burdens. It also critiques Roosevelt opposition to unlimited money printing and analyzes GOP leadership struggles, Nye’s arms monopoly proposal, and naval armament concerns.

Congressmen Stock Exchange Ardmorelle Roosevelt Nye Geneva

Proclaiming a King and Economic Turmoil in 1934 Oklahoma

The article blends a Sunday School sermon about Jesus entering Jerusalem on a humble ass with 1934 Pontotoc County oil drilling expansion and Oklahoma politics. It contrasts spiritual kingship with worldly ambition, notes oil booms, government spending clashes, and bootlegger competition, and ends urging lawful liquor sales and bootlegger suppression.

Jesus Bethany Jerusalem Titus Rome God David Lazarus Earth Pontotoc County Oklahoma Kosannas Temple

Hoover era scandals loom over contracts and officials

The piece notes impending headlines about federal building material contracts and possible congressional probes. It cites collusion between government and corporate officials, mentions a prominent ex senator and relatives, and hints at a cabinet member and other figures. Also covers Navy and White House tensions over art, and a Brain Trust figure lining up speaking engagements. About 1500 railroad union officials protest wage cuts amid salary and work-time reductions.

Senate House Committee

Ransom Awaited In June Robles Kidnapping Case

In Tucson on May 2 1930 the Robles family waited for kidnapers to respond to a $15000 ransom offer for six year old June Robles. No contact had been made and the family remained hopeful as June’s schoolmates pleaded for her return.

Jack Waltons Will Rogers Henry Johnstons Tucson Ariz June Robles Robles Fernando Robels Bernabe Robles June

Major League Leaders From Yesterday's Games

AP report lists top AL leaders in batting Reynolds and Vosmik among others with high averages and RBIs. NL leaders include Klein and Suhr in RBIs and trips by Suhr, plus Ott and Hartnett for home runs. Ending lines note a scientist says a kiss shortens life by three minutes.

Associated Press Bonira White Sox Foxx Athletics Walker Tigers ZeGhrig Yankees Ruffing Thomas Senators Hildebrand Indians Wilson Phillies Allen Klein Cubs Vaughan Pirates Suhr Moore Giants Warneke Hubbell

County slate listed for local races and officials

County Judge John Boyce McHeel Truman Harrison. County Commissioner Dist No 1 W M Pegg. c Co Robert A Caldwell W Hardy Mundy L A Henry. County Commissioner Dist 22 D Duff Hunt. c Crawford Martin Charles N Johnson Hiram Jones George R Collins. No 3 County Superintendent Ray Stegall Norman C Mitchell. Sheriff Lee Nabors Clyde Kaiser Reelection. County Treasurer Tommy Ford. Justice of the Peace Allen Township. Governor Robert Burns. District Judge Pontotoc Nominating Claude V Thompson J Fl McKee l Tal Crawford Vet State Senator. Representative Division 2 H B Williams. Congress Tom D McKeown. Corporation Commissioner Paul Stewart.

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