Oklahoma Road Projects Rush Under Tight Funding
Oklahoma City May 1. Federal aid projects form the backbone of a 2.59 million program as the new highway commission halts further contract settings to avoid a potential 1.5 million deficit. About 76 miles of pavement are planned, with 80 20 federal aid funding and completion required by July 1.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
New Highway Commission
Charles L. Wilson
Etate
J. E. Goss
Commission
South Canadian River
FE Reno
U. S. Highway 66
Brock Given 25 Year Sentence In Bank Slaying
Altus May 12 A jury convicted H A Brock of first degree manslaughter in the March 24 shooting of W C Ernest, president of Citizens State Bank Headrick. Brock, who claimed self defense, was sentenced to 20 years with potential bond pending appeal.
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Downs
Merrick
Merricks
John B. Ogden
Altus
W. C. Ernest
J. H. Brock
Hendrick
Brock
Thornberg
Citizens State Bank of Headrick
Ernest
State’s
W. J. Barnett
Merrick Given Five Year Prison Sentence
Percy Merrick was convicted of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Henry Downs, a Denver athlete, and received a five year prison term. The jury deliberated overnight and Merrick showed little reaction to the verdict.
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Oklahoma City
Percy Merrick
Henry Downs
Denver
Merrick
State Highway Department
Governor cancels all state school textbook contracts
Oklahoma City May 12 Governor Murray cancelled all contracts between the state and school book publishers and created a textbook commission to adopt books maps charts and supplies to cut costs. The order may require new pupil editions next fall and directs a complete new adoption while allowing some current texts to be readopted.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
Textbook Commission
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
R. H. Stanley
Hugo
Ernest Miller
Creek County
Carlie Forbes
Thomas
W. N. Barry
Okemah
FE. Cantrell
Still in Need At Capable Teachers
Dean E C Wilson told Ada Chamber members that summer term will match past years with regular faculty handling all teaching. He urged help in offsetting the belief that there are too many teachers, noting 2700 positions exist in the district and about 200 graduates yearly. The state board has raised standards and many remain needed. Proposals on league baseball for Ada were discussed but not decided. Dress America Week was announced by President Harry Lundgaard. Booster material will come from Dallas chamber merchants.
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E. C. Wilson
Chamber of Commercce
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Ada
O. H. Miller
Harry Lundgaard
Dress America
Wholesale Merchants Organization
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Murray Advises Against Mob Action In Oklahoma
Governor Murray writes in his personal newspaper warning mobs will not be permitted in Oklahoma. He says every man will be protected in his rights to sell to buyers, and a hint to the wise is enough. He warns against fooling oneself and becoming a vagabond, as it would violate the law.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
Oklahoma
Texan in Store at Wrong Hour
Jim Martin, of Wichita Falls Texas, was found inside Mount’s store during a late hour with merchandise. Charged with second degree burglary, he requested 24 hours to plead when arraigned before Justice J W Willoughby. He wore new white shoes and fled from a dressing room, dropping a varied load of clothing as he exited.
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Jim Martin
Wichita Falls
Texas
Mount’s
Martin
J. W. Willoughby
Three Lose Lives in Texas Storm
A violent May storm in Brownwood Texas killed three people and injured many others. Arthur Richardson 11 and Marjorie Richardson 18 months died in a farm home demolished by winds. Mrs J W Arant and four Richardson children also suffered severe injuries as debris litters homes and buildings including Calvary Baptist church and the Texas Compress plant. Search crews comb debris for additional casualties.
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Brownwood
Texas
Arthur Richardson
Marjorie Richardson
Delaware Community
Edgar P. Richardson
Ruby Pearl
Beatrice
Herbert
Virgie
How New Farm Credit Law Will Operate in Actual Practice
Washington field report details the five division structure of the new farm credit administration to begin May 27. Henry Morgenthau Jr outlines regional banks in 12 cities, with centralized oversight of mortgage refinancings and emergency credit. The plan preserves regional boards and adds a production and cooperative loan divisions.
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Washington
Farm Credit Administration
Federal
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Farm Board
Federal Farm Credit
Roosevelt
Springfield
Mass
Baltimore
Columbia
South Carolina
Louisville
New Orleans
St. Louis
St. Paul
Omaha
Wichita
Kansas
Houston
Texas
Berkeley
California
Spokane
National Farm Marketing Cooperatives
Morgenthau
Land Bank
Federal Farm Land Bank Board
Paul Bestor
Congress
Intermediate Credit Bank
Federal Land Banks
Federal Land Bank
Cooperative Loan Division
F. W. Peck
Federal Farm Board
Reconstruction Corporation
County Days 10 Fight Beer Bill County Days 10 Fight Beer Bill
A large crowd braved bad weather to organize dry forces against the state beer bill at First Baptist church. Rev. C C Morris chairs the county group with ministers and civic leaders rallying for a county wide campaign ending July 10 before the statewide vote on the $2 beer proposal.
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First Baptist
C. C. Morris
First Baptist Church
O. B. Lee
The
Presbyterian Church
C. A. Thomas
John A. Smith
W. L. Blackburn
Eounty
Rev
Morris
Glenwood Park
Pontotoc County
Colorado judge rules 3.2 beer law unconstitutional
Colorado District Judge Claude C. Coffin declared the 3.2 per cent beer bill unconstitutional, ruling Congress cannot redefine non intoxication. He denied a writ of mandamus to the Greeley Elks club and cafe owner to issue beer permits and suggested possible appeals.
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Greely
Colo
Congress
Claude C. Coffin
Greeley Elks Club
Fred N. Fetch
Greeley City
Coffin
Roosevelt signs farm relief bill with mortgage moratorium call
President Roosevelt signs the sweeping farm relief and currency inflation measure and urges mortgage creditors to suspend foreclosures while the act takes effect. George N. Peek is named administrator to execute provisions, including mortgage refinancing at lower rates and production controls. Oklahoma debt totals 1.566 billion with per capita 653.80 and per family 2353.70, spanning federal, state, local and private liabilities.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Peck
Wallace
George N. Peek
Moline
Ill
Peek
Alfred E. Smith
Henry Morgenthau Jr
New Farm Credit Administration
Smith and Jones
Senate
House Agriculture
Rep
Fulmer
D-S. C
M. L. Wilson
Montana
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
L. J. Taber
National Grange
Mordecai Ezekial
Jerome Frank
W. W. Myers
Department of Agriculture
Trust Company
Bankers Mortgage Loans
Harper
Severe Beating Wounds Garvin County Farmer
Luther Nelms a Garvin county farmer was beaten Tuesday night during a trip into the country to obtain beer. He suffered multiple injuries including head wounds and a cut lip. He was found in his truck Wednesday morning and hospitalized as investigators gather sworn statements and plan immediate action.
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Luther Nelms
Garvin
Nelms
Auto Collides With Engine No One Badly Hurt
An auto driven by R. P. Carter at 615 W Fourth collided with a Santa Fe railroad engine on the W Main crossing about 11:40 pm. Carter, heading east, failed to clear before the engine arrived. the car was damaged and the occupants shaken but no serious injuries reported.
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R. P. Carter
W. Main
Carter
Main
Mellon's Income Tax Under Fire
Washington May 12 The justice department began an inquiry into Andrew W Mellon’s income tax returns. Representative McFadden charged a specific tax evasion on about 6 700 000 while Mellon served in Hoover's cabinet. Attorney General Cummings said letters urged investigation and a special investigator would handle the case.
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Charles F. Mitchell
National City Bank
Mellon
the Treasury
Washington
Andrew W. Melton
Cummings
McFadden
House
David A. Olson
Senate Stock Market Committee
Chandler Named State Game Warden
Robert P. Chandler, Muskogee newspaper man, was appointed state game and fish warden by the game and fish commission and confirmed by an executive order from Governor Murray. He will assume office after moving here, succeeding Ben Mobley of Ardmore who resigned a year ago, with M. S. McCartrey acting since then.
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Oklahoma City
Robert P. Chandler
Muskogee
Chandler
Game and Fish Commission
Murray
Ben Mobley
Ardmore
M. S. McCartrey
McCartrey
Durant Girls to Play Canadians in World Series
Durant Oklahoma Presbyterian college sails to Edmonton to face the Edmonton Grads in a three game set in June for the North American cage title. The Durant Cardinals chase a tenth straight Canadian crown and cling to 66 consecutive victories.
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Durant
Longio
Oklahoma Presbyterian College
Edmonton
Canada
Edmonton Grads
North America
Cardinal
United States
Grads
Durant Girls
Abduction case in Iowa: three suspects held on charges
Three suspects, Richard Popken Martin Rosburg and John Sokolovsky, appeared in court in Le Mars Iowa and waived arraignment on conspiracy and assault charges in the Bradley abduction case. Bonds set at 2000 dollars. Officials search for three ringleaders Morris Cope A A Mitchell and Ed Casper. C Q B Club notes meet hosted by Mrs George Ray with 26 guests and a sunflower quilt display.
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LE Mars
Iowa
Iowa National Guards
C. C. Bradley
Richard Popken
Martin Rosburg
John Sokolovsky
Earl Peters
Sokolovsky
Morris Cope
A. A. Mitchell
Ed Casper
George Ray
C. Q. B. Club
Grace Ray
Ruth Rowlett
M. T. Tarwater
Ches Roberts
Clinton Roberts
A. H. Chadd
Babe Balthrop
Tom Hill
Beulah Bazemore
Arthur McCurry
Joe Sais
BF. McCarry
A. Ky. Seiph
Chester Hamonds
Shelby Richmond
M. L. Earnest
Clifford Ray
Marvin Hendrix
Richard Campbell
Nola Hill
Ann Hopper
Willie Strickland
Mrs
Georgey
W. E. Dearman
Molone
Kansas
A. R. Selph
Tornadoes Strike Southwestern Oklahoma Cause Fatality and Destruction
A tornado killed Roy Shelton of Chattanooga near Lawton and damaged homes across several towns including Chattanooga Manitou Duncan and Canute. Dozens homeless, livestock losses, and multiple injuries reported along with widespread property and crop damage across the Oklahoma cotton belt.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Lawton
Roy Shelton
Chattanooga
Frank Shelton
Shelton
Faxon
Manitou
Tillman County
Canuty
Washita County
Cement firms warned over Oklahoma gasoline tax plan
Governor Murray warned cement companies they would lose all Oklahoma business for two years if they push a court challenge to the gasoline tax diversion bill. He targeted Charles Boettcher of Denver, a major stockholder of OK Portland Cement, who visited the office. Boettcher could not be reached for comment.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
Oklahoma
Charles Boettcher
Denver
OK Portland Cement Company
Boettcher
Charles Boettcher Jr
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Warner
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Kiamichi Mountains
Finley
U. 53
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Taloga
Sentengl
J. W. Arant
Bownwood
Calvary Baptist Church
Rev. C. C. Morris Heads
H. E. Swan
Anti-Saloon League
Colorado
Illinois
State Chamber of Commerce
Ford Harper
Justice Department
A. P. Chandler
William H
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Daniel C. McIntosh
Kroth-Faust
Lorena Kroth
Henry Kroth
Luke Faust
Faust
Eighth
Ada High School
East Central Teachers College
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Frederick
Tipton
State Highway Commission
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