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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
1
The article argues Rudolf Hess's flight to Scotland is a major defeat for Nazi Germany. It notes potential German dissension, growing international repercussion, and Allied morale boost as Hitler calls Nazi leaders to a secret conference to discuss the crisis.
The Associated Press reports Rudolf Hess aimed to meet the Duke of Hamilton in Scotland to start a one man peace initiative. Germany and Britain agree Hess sought the duke an RAF squadron leader believed to be a pacifist who could influence peace efforts.
John Henry Matthews, alleged abductor of a young Ada couple, asked District Judge Tal Crawford for a venue change citing inability to receive a fair trial in the county due to a linked recent slaying. He faces charges of attempted robbery with firearms after forcing the Hughes couple into their car.
Washington May 14 A senate fight over banning U S naval escorts for war supplies was postponed as anti convoy lawmakers waited for President Roosevelt's May 27 speech. The ship seizure bill would empower Roosevelt to take possession of idle foreign ships in American ports.
Soviet ambassador Constantine Oumansky pressed Secretary Hull for the U S position on commercial relations with Russia. Hull’s reply was not disclosed but believed to offer little promise for substantial Russian purchases of machine tools and similar products soon due to American defense needs and British aid constraints.
British headquarters reported Axis troops retreated about 40 miles to original positions south and west of Salum after harassing actions on the Egyptian frontier. Berlin claimed a 45 mile advance east of the Libyan Egyptian frontier from Salam. In Tobruk Libyan siege, British forces conducted a limited offensive destroying two German medium tanks and inflicting many casualties.
Classified ad seeks higher value for invested funds in Ada area. Seller promises increased yields and clearer terms for investors. Details outline percent returns, payment schedule, and risk disclosures. Potential backers urged to contact broker for full terms and return projections.
Female residents express hardship as many lack sufficient clothing options and funds. Some have hardly anything to wear while others cannot afford new garments, reflecting broader economic strain.
Pontotoc farmer Albert L. Rambo, 64, was killed Wednesday afternoon when a truck struck him while crossing state highway 99 near his home just into Johnston county. The driver, Daniel Woodrow Lambert of Ada rural route, stayed at the scene as Ada highway patrolmen investigated. Rambo’s body was taken to Smith Funeral Home and funeral plans were pending further contact with relatives.
Oklahoma City May 14 The house delays consideration of the motor vehicle bill until tomorrow after clearing beer and cigarette tax measures The senate approves both beer and cigarette taxes Conference committee reports yield a car tag revenue plan with county based distribution and a $400000 cap on county school receipts Biennial appropriations total 23457000 reflect reductions to fund the tax and unemployment measures Both houses aim to adjourn by May 22 or 23 pending revenue bill passage through continued conference action and tax law revisions including taxes on motor vehicle licenses gas tax sales tax and fuels.
Governor Phillips pledged to seek legislative relief to exempt cost plus defense projects from the two percent use tax if the Tulsa bomber assembly plant is threatened. Tulsa and Oklahoma City leaders dispute the danger while Col. Desmond O Keefe travels to confer with the governor about possible plant removal.
The court clerk issued a marriage license on Wednesday to E. Harold Graham, 26, of Ada, and Ednah Hambleton, 21, of Fitts Town.
The census bureau reports April cotton use totaling 920,142 bales of lint and 119,639 bales of linters. This compares with 854,179 lint and 119,029 linters in March and 623,098 lint and 91,896 linters in April last year. April figures include 45,000 bales distributed by the surplus marketing administration through cotton mattress programs, up from 34,000 in March.
Ada expects a high of 84 degrees on Wednesday with light winds late in the afternoon. Forecasts show little temperature change through Thursday in the region.
City leaders and representatives from the American Legion WPA and other groups discussed a broad program to reduce illiteracy among men registered for army service. Volunteer teachers would tutor reading and writing for military and civilian use, with expansion planned to reach more illiterate adults. Draft clerks noted 18 men in district one and 56 in district two lack fifth grade literacy, and Ada draft boards will invite them to join voluntarily.
A strike that halted a 30 million dollar construction project at the Boston naval drydock ended today. In Hartford Conn Mayor Thomas P Spellacy pushed for immediate reopening of Colt's Patent Fire Arms.
State senators approved a house reapportionment bill 30 to 0, striking all references to senate redistricting. The plan reduces House members to 117 next session and outlines future counts, with several counties seeing changes while large counties seek more senate seats.
United States Ambassador John G. Winant told the English speaking union that the fate of free peoples may hinge on how they use their navies. He said the sinkings of U S manufactured goods do not tell the whole story of the crisis.
The Senate passed a price pegging measure by 75 to 2 to provide government loans at 85 percent of parity for cotton wheat corn and possibly tobacco. The bill moves to President Roosevelt with talk of a possible veto and strong cross party opposition to higher consumer costs.
Mrs H A Stevenson injured her back in a Tuesday afternoon fall and is confined to bed at 821 East Thirteen in her home. No bones were broken and she will remain bedridden for several days.
In Fittstown high school graduation, Mrs. W. F. Hopper, 36, will join her daughters Cleo 15 and Billie 17 in cap and gown. Cleo is valedictorian and Billie salutatorian, both playing on the girls basketball team. Nearby Stonewall, Mrs. Oscar Russell 37 and her son George 17 will also receive diplomas. Mrs. Russell reentered school after illness to graduate with her son. The ceremonies mark the start of county-wide commencements concluding the school year.
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