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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
1
A column from staff discusses reactions to the NRA crash and fears of wage cuts affecting revival. It notes US Senate approval of a three million dollar appropriation for Texas centennial exposition, with Texas pride tied to victory at San Jacinto and annexation prospects.
Ed Morrison of the state department spoke to city superintendents at East Central Teachers College on federal aid for education and upcoming adult nursery and vocational rehabilitation programs. The discussion covered high school issues including transfers, course changes, schedules and split-term schooling. He noted strong federal support for adult education and warned against funding by printing money while outlining national debt concerns.
Walter Simmons was chosen as community registrar for a soil erosion program in Hart at Thursday night’s meeting attended by many, with several signing the cooperation pledge. Similar sessions were held in Lightning Ridge and Par rish Chapel as part of a statewide drive to gain 90 percent farmer cooperation.
Bonnie Hill also known as Marion King a 23 year old Arkansas woman was sentenced by Judge William F. O Hara in criminal district court New Orleans to a prison term of not less than six nor more than 18 years for the fatal stabbing of John Irvin Pierce a 23 year old Jackson Mississippi writer at a night club.
The House discussed two Senate passed measures affecting Indian lands. One authorizes ten year mining leases on unallotted lands with tribal council oversight and allows extensions for paying gas and oil leases. Five Civilized Tribes and Osage lands excluded from the gas and oil section. The other provisions allocate 4 million dollars immediately for construction of Indian reservation roads per the interior department appropriation act for 1936.
An advertising notice promotes value offers and strong returns on investment for readers seeking financial efficiency. It highlights suggested deals and potential savings through strategic purchases and advertised services.
The state cotton review board set Thursday June 6 as the final date to accept Bankhead tax exemption certificate applications. Pontotoc county officials note signup must finish early to issue exemptions before ginning. Sign-up days by township list dates May 31 and June 1 with county offices available through June 6.
USKOGEE May 29 Judge Robert L. Williams fined Tom Sanders former Holdenville police chief 65 dollars for contempt after he took 65 dollars from Forbes and Thelma Coppedge to fix a whiskey case at Okmulgee Saunders argued he is a reputable citizen having been elected chief twice Saunders denial of the charge was brief sentencing of the Coppedges was deferred
Three men die in a sedan collision with an Oklahoma City produced truck on a highway north of Denton Texas. James McCamey of Fort Worth, FE G Adams of Capns Corner and a unidentified woman die. Frane and Malovage in truck lightly injured. A marriage license found in the car and a letter to Lena Cole tied to Fort Sill couple.
The Ada News warns the public that only two agents, G. H. Priest and J. D. Ausmus of Francis, are authorized to solicit or collect for The News. Do not pay any money intended for The News to any other agent.
In Oklahoma City the NRA era leaves industry split. A junk shop strike follows wage cuts at Capitol Iron & Metal Co as workers picket and two black men are wounded. Officials from Associated Industries and oil groups predict limited immediate wage changes and await further legislation.
The Supreme Court ruled the Frazier Lemke five year farm mortgage moratorium unconstitutional in a unanimous decision. Justice Brandeis said the act took property without compensation and violated the fifth amendment. The case involved Louisville Joint Stock Bank and William W Radford Jr in western Kentucky.
Oklahoma City May 29 A general improvement in Oklahoma business conditions in April over the prior year is noted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in its monthly review. The agricultural outlook is better overall though wheat areas show increased abandonment and lower final production. farm purchase power and the farm price index rise while the price ratio reaches 87 percent. Meat packing climbs versus March but remains below a year earlier. Petroleum output in the district rises 1 percent though Oklahoma production lags March and April 1934. Life insurance sales advance over March.
Highlights from the decision state that extraordinary wartime conditions do not justify exceeding constitutional authority. The court finds Section three of the recovery act lacks standardization and that national power remains limited by constitutional grants. The president’s discretion to approve or prescribe codes is thus narrowly constrained.
Three persons were arraigned before United States Commissioner W. C. Edwards. Tommy Jones pleaded guilty to violation of internal revenue laws and was bond–set at 3000 dollars, jailed in Muskogee. Jack Finn was sent to Muskogee for trial earlier. illness delayed arraignment. Bill Watson pleaded not guilty after waiving preliminary exam and was jailed on default 3000 dollar bond. Coy Hastings alias Coy Smith, from Coal County jail, charged with transporting a stolen Chevrolet from Ada to Horatio Arkansas pleaded not guilty. bond 2500 dollars set and jailed in Muskogee on default.
William Green of the AFL urged the House Ways and Means Committee to extend the NRA recovery unit for two years warning that killing the NRA would trigger mass unemployment wage declines and a resurgence of sweatshops. He argued extending the program protects workers and avoids a broader collapse. Green read from a prepared statement and noted the nine and a half months extension as effectively a destruction of the NRA. In New York he warned of a nationwide general strike if Congress does not extend the NRA and pass related laws.
A cryptic line asserts the chain etter fad provides a good method to pass the dime, presenting a concise opinion without further context or details.
Governor Marland told department heads not to replace employees discharged in the economy drive. He said senators and representatives pressure him to reh
Tecumseh resident Reece Walls and Fitzhugh resident Jess Roberts were arrested in Shawnee after a cattle theft near Ada and a sale of the stolen animal for 20 dollars. Authorities linked the pair to a chicken theft and a cattle theft case, noting prior prison terms for Walls and a shared history at the Granite reformatory.
Tacoma report says no ransom money had been paid as the fifth day deadline nears for the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. J. F. Weyerhaeuser Jr family members and two men sought after by watchers: one resembling J. P. Weyerhaeuser. Mail resumes after 72 hours as officials await word on the boy's whereabouts.
The Oklahoma state pardon and parole board condemned fee charging intermediaries who assist prisoners seeking clemency. Clarence Page and Fred Cunningham led the critique, stressing reviews on merit and equal odds for all prisoners. An informal plan with W. S. Key, McAlester warden, seeks to bar such intermediaries from the prison.
A Better Homes exposition hosted by Pon totoc County farm women's clubs in Ada runs Friday and Saturday with exhibits of sewing canning and youth life discussions by A and M college staff and local leaders. Prizes from a kitchen improvement contest will be awarded.
Oklahoma City May 28 Up L. H. Melton brother in law of District Judge Tien Arnold of Oklahoma City died at his home today from a sudden heart attack.
Livingston resident Tom Mason, a Livingston boy, used a .22 caliber rifle to hunt woodchucks and a 150 pound black bear near home, proving he doesn’t let the big ones get away.
Eugene Red Ivey was bound over for district court on second degree forgery and jailed after failing to post 2000 bond. The case implicates Ivey and Earl Smith in forging a note used to collect 19 dollars from Mrs C A Cannon of Roff for house rent. Smith also bound over and jailed awaiting trial. both had preliminary hearings before Justice A W Oliver. Ivey captured in Seminole. Smith arrested in southeastern Missouri and sent back for trial.
The brief item comments on historical attitudes toward wealth distribution during 1929. It notes a social perspective from Albany where talks of wealth division were absent despite economic conditions.
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