Tornado strikes Washita Valley injuring residents and damaging farms
A tornado roared down the Washita Valley north of Chickasha Tuesday night, wrecking farm buildings near Verden and injuring several people including Mike Gonzales who suffered a fractured skull. Livestock was lost, crops damaged, and hail battered Chickasha and Yukon as rain and lightning swept across central Oklahoma.
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Associated Press
Mike Gonzales
Sam Loveless
Verden
Ada
Federal
Yukon
Clarence Burch
Cleveland County
Ada Boys Rally For 1940 Census Count In Ada
A corps of junior high students urge Ada to reach a 15 000 population in the 1940 census. They canvass doors and probe homes, asking residents or callers to report anyone not yet counted with Ada Chamber of Commerce ready to assist.
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Ada
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Indians in Oklahoma Eye Mining Deal if Congress Fails
Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians testifying before the House Indian Affairs committee say they may mine coal and asphalt on their lands if Congress does not pass HR909 to have the government buy the deposits for 12 million dollars. They contend the sale would honor treaty promises and relieve destitute tribes.
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Oklahoma
Congress
House Indian Affairs Committee
Mundt
R-N.d
W. A. Durant
Cartwright
Dokla
Durant
St. Louis
Kansas City
Cottage over the hill for Dibble elders by grocer Hopkins
In Dibble Oklahoma grocer Jack Hopkins built and rents 17 cottages on five to ten acre tracts for five dollars a month to elderly residents on pensions. He provides a mule and WPA assistance conditions. He also helps buy a cow or a radio, with repayment. Welfare agencies have shown interest in the plan.
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Dibble
Okla
Jack Hopkins
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WPA
Dipple
Global air route mileage highlights US share at 7.2 percent
A report notes that only 7.2 percent of the world’s air route mileage lies within the United States, underscoring the country’s limited footprint in global aviation corridors.
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United States
Police suspect thief may be near as they retrace steps
In Alameda California police believe they must backtrack to catch a local thief who swiped a 175 pound reverse gear from a marine engine, a loss prompting an unusual search method.
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Alameda
Cal
Liquor Involved In April Autoist Arrests
Oklahoma Patrol reports 661 arrests in April with 328 liquor or reckless driving cases. Drunken driving totaled 60, driving without a license 248 arrests, and 139 for public drunkenness. Eight for allowing unlicensed drivers. 11 auto theft, 4 improper lights, 5 leaving the scene, 1 murder, 23 traffic violations.
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Oklahoma Patrol
State Safety
Abe Block
Oklahoma
Safety Department
Origin Through Contempt Fool's Cap Paper Tie to Cromwell
The phrase fool's cap paper originated when Oliver Cromwell reportedly had all England writing paper stamped with a fool's cap and bells as a sign of contempt for King Charles I.
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Oliver Cromwell
England
Charles I
British Spitfire Fires 120 Rounds Per Second
The Spitfire aircraft fires 120 rounds each second using eight built in guns, reflecting its high rate of fire during combat.
Salute a Peace Gesture
An old military salute is described as a display of an empty hand to prove no blades are hidden. The piece emphasizes the gesture as a sign of peace and openness.
Giant reptiles of the past were not poisonous
The article notes that ancient giant reptiles differed from many modern species in that they were not venomous. It contrasts size and danger with contemporary reptiles and summarizes findings about their biology.
Moore, Ada Woman’s Grandfather Father Dies at 64
George W. Moore 64, father of Mrs. Mack Braly of Ada, died Sunday at 2 45 am in Chickasha from a heart attack. Funeral at First Baptist Chickasha Wednesday 10 am, burial at Rosedale Cemetery Ada with graveside services 2 30 pm. Survivors include Mrs. Moore, one son and two daughters.
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Mack Braly
Ada
Chickasha
First Baptist Church
Rosedale Cemetery
Moore
Benches Provided For Creek Idlers
Sapulpa residents will gain benches and corner tables at the Creek county courthouse lawn. National Youth Administration boys will build the seating and tables funded by about $40 from the Chamber of Commerce as a county project.
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Sapulpa
Creek County
National Youth Administration
Chamber of Commerce
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State to receive back relief funds from federal board
Oklahoma Governor Phillips announced the federal social security board granted Oklahoma 500000 dollars from withheld sums after the state suspension. An additional 25000 dollars in administrative expenses was also released. He cited rising assistance rolls and said the funds will catch up the state until the legislature convenes and prevent cuts to monthly checks.
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Oklahoma City
Phillips
Federal Social Security Board
Oklahoma
Donations Sought By Red Cross in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc county joins a national Red Cross drive seeking 10 million dollars for relief in war torn Europe. The local chapter is assigned a quota of 1380 dollars to raise.
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Red Cross
Pontotoc County
National Red Cross
Europe
World War II era commentary on Europe and World’s Fair
A satirical column notes Adolf Hitler securing capitals from Vienna to Brussels and jokes about the Dutch doubting Orson Welles. It mentions the World’s Fair dropping World of Tomorrow, Sumner Welles possibly revealing Europe’s leaders’ war plans, and warns of the United States bearing a 45 billion debt.
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Sumner Welles
Europe
Ancient Hannibal Uses Elephant Tactics Against Romans
Hannibal attempted to emulate armored tanks by sending elephants into battle with spears shields bows and arrows. The effort failed to break Roman lines and achieve decisive victory.
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Hannibal
Water survey report approved by Ada committee and board
An exhaustive Ada water system survey including history and extensive recommendations was studied in detail and approved by a local committee and the city board of commissioners. The report outlines steps to modernize the water system and bring it up to date with current standards.
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Ada
City Board of Commissioners
WPA to Dismiss 95 Percent of Staff for Family Support
Administrator Ron Stephens announced by telegram that 95 percent of Oklahoma WPA staff not supporting families will be dismissed on June 1. He denied the move was spurred by Mrs. Ila Huff, president of the Oklahoma Democratic Women’s Council. The survey also recommends water conservation measures for Ada and outlines chlorine and softening of Byrds Mill spring water, with F C Norris chairing the local committee.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
WPA
Ron Stephens
Stephens
Wilburn Cartwright
Ila Huff
Huff
Oklahoma Democratic Women’s Council
C. E. Bretz
Byrds Mill Spring
F. C. Norris
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