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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1940
Page
1
Census takers urge Ada residents to be counted before the extension deadline. Some people were away when visited or are out of town, and the Chamber of Commerce requests calls to 506 with a proper address to ensure inclusion in the ten year population figure.
Texas and its officials propose a 10 percent May cut in crude production and a 14 day East Texas shutdown to curb output. Oil market observers note demand shifts and stocks rising to a record 102.8 million barrels while prices may hold if Texas reduces output.
Ada officials discussed revising the water department ordinance to base deposits on estimated bills. The current $3 deposit underestimates risk, as shown by a case where a new owner faced a previous owner’s $22.50 bill, and dead meters may be billed by estimate under the proposed plan.
The county claims a $20 200 overpayment to Ada in 1938 39 and asks judgment that would force a $20 200 rise in the sinking fund levy for 1939 40 If awarded the county overpaid amount affected the mill levy and could require higher taxes for Ada.
The court clerk's office issued a marriage license Wednesday to Martin Roberts. Ada and Ida Mae Finley of Ada are noted in the record. The text also mentions silkies and their dark skin.
A district court jury on Wednesday afternoon acquitted Lloyd Palmer and Francis Byrd of Coalgate of criminal charges for allegedly attacking a 14 year old Ada girl. The jury deliberated briefly before finding the youths not guilty.
Massive peace time maneuver surrounds Texas and Louisiana as 25 000 troops move toward a planned mock battle. An additional 45 000 troops from the east and south are slated to join next month in the Sabine region, with advance units already on site.
Reports from Paris and war offices said troop laden German transports may have left Baltic ports for an undisclosed destination. Nazi concentrations at Lu beck Stralsund Stettien König sberg and Danzig and Danish points were cited as context amid other wartime updates.
The Senate campaign fund committee ordered an inquiry into money spent in Nebraska’s presidential primary where Dewey defeated Vandenberg. Nebraska totals run about 14 750 dollars with Wisconsin at 25 884 and Vandenberg backers at 16 194. Investigators will examine expenditures tied to the presidential race.
In Chicago on April 23 Moe Annenberg Phila delphia publisher and former racing news magnate pleaded guilty to evading 1 217 296 73 in income taxes for 1936. He entered the plea to the fifth count of a 1932 36 indictment seeking 3 258 809 97 in taxes. The government estimated 5 548 384 89 as total penalties and interest. Joseph Hafner alias Samuel Goldfrat also pleaded guilty to the fifth count as a co defendant.
The article notes safety updates for taxicabs such as a dashboard light indicating doors are not fully closed a device to stop backward roll on downhill slopes if the engine stalls and a buzzer warning pedestrians behind the cab when the gear is in reverse.
Rome April 24 Mussolini expresses irritation over allied blockade of Germany andBritain's stance toward Italy as an ally. Fascist circles say Italy may delay entering the war and demand greater freedom in the Mediterranean amid Italian ship seizures.@
Oklahoma City April 24 bootleggers arrested after Shawnee raids admitted paying public officials for protection. State agents seized 44 000 pints of whiskey at three depots on March 13 and charged 10 people with con spiracy to violate liquor laws. Officials seek truth of payoffs. scope unclear.
The agriculture department said farmers cash income in the first quarter of 1940 rose 12 percent from a year earlier, totaling 1.987 billion dollars versus 1.773 billion dollars.
Indian tribal officials from Oklahoma urged Congress to buy out tribal coal and asphalt deposits for 12 million dollars. Hearings before the House Indian Affairs Committee discussed a bill to purchase the lands and distribute proceeds to the tribes for improving allotted lands.
CUSHING April 24 All roads in this area were blocked by state highway patrolmen tonight after an automobile salesman was abducted and robbed by a man he said was Dick Broyles a fugitive Texas convict. Police Chief Floyd Stroup said the salesman Claude Pierce 24 identified a rogue gallery picture of Broyles as the prospective customer who asked for a demonstration of a car this afternoon and then robbed him near Stroud Broyles home town.
Oklahoma will see a 2 680 reduction in WPA personnel quota in May lowering rolls to 41 000 officials announced today.
Joe Jacobs longtime boxing manager for Tony Galento died of a heart attack in a New York doctor’s office. He would have turned 44 on May 7. Jacobs reportedly laughed off a minor pain before seeking treatment.
A brief classified item notes higher value or returns from a vested amount in Ada News ads. The notice emphasizes better offers tied to investment or engagement in local advertising, urging readers to compare options and consider updated terms.
Oklahoma City April 24 Filing opens at 8 a m tomorrow for state offices with 10 day limit Feb 4 May 4. Expected 550 to 600 names with 800 liberal. Only two statewide offices at stake plus legislature eight district congressmen three supreme court justices and one criminal appeals member. Incumbents Shaw and Armstrong contest on the democratic ticket for corporation commissioner. Will Rogers expected to run for congressman at large. Senate half and all house to be elected this year.
An initiative petition filed with the secretary of state proposes a 1-A transactions tax to replace sales income and homestead levies up to 3000. The Oklahoma Transactions Tax League must gather 72,600 signatures within 90 days to place the measure on the ballot.
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