Storms Over State Produce Wide Damage Across Oklahoma
Nationwide storms lash Oklahoma with tornadic winds heavy rain and hail through Ada Chickasha and Lawton causing property damage injuries. Reports note 30 minute downpours and rising creeks while rainfall totals vary across counties and cities.
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Harry Wahlgren
Ada
Ardmore
Washita
Associated Press
Mike Gonzales
Lawton
S. C. Gonzales
Verden
Chickasha
Oklahoma City
Lake Overholser
Hollis
Tuskahoma
Durant
Antlers
Lindsey
Tulsa
French Rally With Strong Stand Taken
Paris May 22 A war ministry spokesman said there was hardly any change along the front in 48 hours and that General Weygand was really satisfied with the war situation. Heavy fighting raged between Valenciennes and Cambrai as German exploring parties moved toward the Somme and Arras while the French recaptured Arras. Persistent rumors of Amiens and Sedan recapture remained unconfirmed.
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Raisne
Allies Abbeville Arras Reclaimed by Counter Attacks
The United States decided to send the liner President Roosevelt to Ireland to repatriate Americans and warned Britain France Germany Belgium Holland and Norway not to hinder it. The ship will sail Monday from New York with no cargo and will carry American citizens and their families under the U.S. flag.
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Kill Em Shout British Women at Dieppe Flight Prisioners
A crowd in London shouted Kill the murdering swine as 22 captured German fliers landed from two Belgian ships. Military police restrained the mob. The prisoners, 20 miles from Dieppe, were taken to internment camps. Dieppe had been heavily bombed and ships in port were blocked by mines.
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Committee Rejects Plane Sale Plan
The senate foreign relations committee voted 12 to 1 to shelve a proposal to sell army and navy planes to the allies. Only Senator Pepper supported the plan, while Chairman Pittman said the bill would violate international law and amount to United States intervention in the European war.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Pepper
D-Fla
Pittman
D-Nevy
Ada Water System Faces Major Revisions
Ada taxpayers fund a million dollar water system to find its true condition and operation. Commerce, led by F. C. Norris, backed an extensive survey of the waterworks, its administration, and privileges. A hydraulic engineer is engaged by the Ada Chamber of Commerce committee to assess the system.
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Oklahoma City
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First Draft Of New Ordinance On Water Is Studied
Ada city commissioners studied the first draft of a new water department ordinance. It proposes reorganizing the water office, updating deposits by customer class, and replacing the flat minimum with a bill-based charge while aiming for year-round trained staff and lower costs.
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West Virginia Sophomore Mary Lou Bullard Named All American Queen
Mary Lou Bullard a blonde sophomore at the University of West Virginia was chosen All American college queen by five judges at the premiere of Those Were the Days. Miss Bullard from West Alexander Pennsylvania bested 14 other entrants in the contest.
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Forty three U S airplane makers noted in report
A report lists forty three airplane manufacturers operating in the United States. The note emphasizes the variety in the industry and hints at industrial breadth across the nation.
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United States
South Pole
Ada Junior High Boys Aid City Census Effort
Ada junior high school boys canvassed the city on Tuesday to add new names to the 1940 census tally. Chamber of Commerce officials said counts continue to rise toward a 15 000 goal, with further names arriving Wednesday. Milton Keating urged residents to ensure all eligible Ada residents are counted and to contact the chamber for any missing or doubtful cases.
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Ada Chamber of Commerce
Ada Ledger
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Soil Conservation Meeting Called By Konawa Association
F P Swan announces a Monday night meeting at the CCC camp Soil Conservation office to plan the May fifth annual tour of work in the Cco camp area for June 13 1940 and to report on five rural meetings held at area school houses with plans for further June meetings. A good turnout is hoped.
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Konawa Soil Conservation Association
Cco
Soil Conservation Office
CCC
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Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News
A classified ad notice from Ada News highlights better returns for investors in vested assets. The piece notes higher yields and improved terms, urging readers to compare offers and contact the advertiser for details.
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Waldrep Case Sent to Jury After Conviction
Oklahoma City May 22 A common pleas court jury convicted State Senator Tom Waldrep and set his punishment at the maximum one year in county jail and a $1000 fine Waldrep announced plans to appeal the ruling.
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Oklahoma City
Common Pleas Court
Tom Waldrep
Waldrep
Waldrep Trial Goes to Jury On State Job Theft Charge
Oklahoma City May 22 The trial of State Senator Tom Waldrep of Shawnee on charges of stealing state jobs went to a jury in common pleas court. Waldrep denied receiving pay for recommending applicants and said Joe Smalley and others used his name in job selling. Penalty for a misdemeanor conviction ranges from six months to a year in jail or fines up to $1,000 or both.
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Oklahoma City
Tom Waldrep
Shawnee
Common Pleas
Waldrep
Joe Smalley
Potawatomie County
Churchill Granted Dictatorial Powers in Britain War Bill
Britain’s parliament gave Churchill government sweeping emergency powers to conscript labor and wealth. The measure creates production councils to speed munitions ships and minerals while deploying broader control over resources. Allies report gains and German setbacks as Europe braces for further action.
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Britain Aware of Invasion Threats
London reports Parliament will question government next week on invasion risks from within and possible threats from Ireland as part of a broader security inquiry. The session aims to assess internal weaknesses and national defense readiness amid heightened tensions.
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