Tax reduction depends on management and public demand
National survey findings outline two tax aims: curb current excesses in public spending and improve overall tax systems. Harvard’s Miller McClintock argues government is shaped by administrators, not just form, comparing public affairs to a profession in modern industry.
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Taxpayers’ Associations
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
Miller McClintock
Harvard University
Cambridge, Mass
Tribune
McClintock
Why Education Opens Doors to a Wider Life
A veteran essay argues education as preparation for a broader life. It traces schooling from primitive communication to public schooling under democracy, notes unequal access in rural areas, and stresses continued learning beyond diplomas. It praises effort over brilliance and urges graduates to repay the state through citizenship and loyalty.
World’s Newest Hero Lindbergh Redefines Air Travel
Captain Lindbergh earns the title Columbus of the air after his non stop 3 500 mile flight proving aerial navigation rapid progress. The piece recalls Wright brothers Kittyhawk flights and predicts trans Atlantic travel becoming commonplace within five years as human nerve drives aviation forward.
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Lindbergh
Atlantic
Wrights
Kittyhawk
North Carolina
France
England
Bleriot
Columbus
Robert Fulton
Clermont
Hudson
Injured Man in Critical Condition After Car Theft Episode
Floyd Flippin, 22, and Willie Blackie Morris, 19, were arrested after resisting officers near the Ada Brick plant. Flippin shot Deputy Miers, was wounded by Walker, and both youths faced multiple warrants in eastern Oklahoma. Flippin remained in serious condition at Breco hospital. Morris was jailed.
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Floyd Flippin
Willie
Blackie) Morris
Ada
Flippen
Earnest Miers Flippin
Morris
W. W. Walker
Miers
Belmont Avenue
Walker
Breco Hospital
Puppin
Fred Reynolds
Oklahoma
Underhill
Seminole
Flippin
Poteau
J. G. Breco
I. L. Cummings
Cummings
Missouri
Dr. Cummings
New Pontoon Bridge to Cut Distances to Oil Fields
Ada and Francis gain a quicker link as a pontoon bridge at the old low water site north of Francis will shorten travel to the Bowlegs oil area to 18 miles from Ada and reduce trips to Holdenville to 29 miles. Cantrell and Kirk will complete the project in 90 days, starting within 30 days, with a Tulsa bus line to follow a two hour ride.
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Ada
Seminole
Francis
Holdenville
Konawa
Calvin
Bowlegs
Cantrell
Kirk
Okmulgee Bridge
Tulsa
Low Water Bridge Toll Route Aims at Seminole Oil Field
Francis residents push a toll bridge over the low water crossing between Francis and Sasakwa after years of inaction. A $15000 expenditure is planned with Red Star highway routing Kansas City to Fort Worth via Pontoon Bridge through Francis and Ada. Sponsorship credits go to Francis men for spurring the distance-reducing project to reach the Seminole oil field.
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Francis
Sasakwa
Red Star Highway
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Ada
Seminole
Oklahoma City Grants Gas Rate Hike for Ada Plant
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission granted a general increase in natural gas rates charged by MacThwaite Oil and Gas for Ada, effective immediately. The maximum rate for 190,000 cubic feet or less rises to 38 cents per thousand, with new tiers to 35, 30, 25, and 174 cents for larger volumes.
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Oklahoma City
MacThwaite Oil and Gas Company
Ada
Corporation Commission
Lions Name Officers at Regular Meeting
At the Lions club regular meeting the nominating slate was presented for the coming year. M O Matthews of Oklahoma Portland Cement Company was named president, Dr R R Robinson of the teachers college for vice president, C Wilson renominated secretary treasurer, and W D Little retired president named for trustee. Election appears set for June. A strong musical program featured performers from the college faculty.
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Lions Club
M. O. Matthews
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
R. R. Robinson
Teachers’ College
C. Wilson
W. D. Little
M. ‘Ing
Also Mentioned on This Page
ADA Weekly News
Wm. Dee Little
Byron Norrell
Consol
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
ADA Evening News
Cleveland County
Johnston
Highway Department
Pontotoc County
Harry Sinclair
Senate
Indiana
Illinois
Earnest Miers
Henry
Okla
H. C. Stephens
LIONS
Breeden
Gwin & Mays Drug Store
McCormick
Deering
McCormick-Deering
McCormick and Deering
Rollow Hardware
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