Preparedness and faith tested in Ezekiel lesson
The Ada Weekly News comments on President Roosevelt's call for united defense efforts and the challenge of distinguishing political criticism from preparedness. It stresses consulting manufacturing leaders, cites Ickes Hopkins and Morgenthau, and recalls Woodrow Wilson's wartime leadership. The section on Testing Conduct uses Ezekiel and Jesus to urge genuine faith shown by fruit, with cautions about appearances.
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Hopkins
Morgenthau
Woodrow Wilson
White House
America
Congress
Ezekiel
Israel
Jerusalem
Jesus
Apostle
Highways Safety Plea Across The Nation
An editorial argues drivers should slow down to reduce accidents noting some occur from slow speeds as well as fast. It praises Ada police checks, stresses complete vehicle control, warns night driving hazards, and urges consistent traffic signs while reflecting on international safety and imperial views.
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Ada
South Mississippi
East Fourteenth
Europe
California immigration debate echoes across party lines
The piece argues California faces a rising migrant influx amid drought and mechanized farming. It questions state and federal responses, notes an 18 percent rise in migrants in early 1940, and asserts no interstate immigration laws exist while urging cooperation between Democrats and Republicans.
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California
San Francisco
Campaign Speaks Mapped for County Elections
County campaign organizers set dates for public speaking events across numerous towns from June 3 to July 9. Open dates are scarce with primary elections slated for July 9 and a mass political meeting expected in Glenwood park Ada on July 8.
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Pleasant Hill
Walnut Grove
Fittstown
Lula
Homer
Knox
Roff
Fitzhugh
Rocky Chapel
Galey
Egypt
High Hill
Parish Chapel
Black Rock
Center
Union Hill
Red Oak
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Steedman
No New Auto Models For Several Years Facing Congress
Washington May 28 The defense drive pushes tax talk and hints of no new car models after this year Congress debates new levies with possible debt limit raise to fund a 3 billion preparedness bill The White House plans a national defense council while Roosevelt and Hoover propose strong executive control and Dewey backs a non partisan board The Navy awaits 250 million in extra funds as talks shift from election fears to defense needs.
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Congress
Morgenthau
White House
Roosevelt
National Defense Council
Eo Eee
Hoover
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
House
Naval Appropriations Subcommittee
Navy
Murrah Seen for Tenth Circuit Seat With Lee Push
Senator Lee of Oklahoma plans to recommend Federal District Judge A P Murrah of Oklahoma City for appointment to the tenth circuit court of appeals. If Murrah advances, Royce Savage of Tulsa may replace Murrah in the district court and Stephen Chandler of Oklahoma City is mentioned for a new western district judgeship.
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A. P. Murrah
Oklahoma City
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Lee
Okla
Robert E. Lewis
Denver
Thomas
Murrah
Justice Department
Royce Savage
Tulsa
F. E. Kennamer
Bower Broaddus
Muskogee
Stephen Chandler
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City FHL System Expands With 54 Associations
Fifty four Oklahoma home finance associations joined the Federal Home Loan Bank system. They made loans totaling 15 million dollars in 1939 for new homes repairs and refinances. The system is self supporting and each bank has paid dividends to the government and members since inception.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Federal Home Loan Bank
C. A. Sterling
Sterling
Federal Home Loan
Franklin Bourland As Candidate For County Judge
The News announces Franklin Bourland as a candidate for County Judge subject to the Democratic primary on July 9. A campaign statement will follow within a few days.
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Franklin Bourland
Dionne Quints Celebrate Sixth Birthday At Callander
The Dionne quintuplets turn six today and begin religious instruction in the Roman Catholic faith. They sample birthday cake for the first time with candles for each girl Marie Emilie Cecile Annette and Yvonne. Dr Allan Roy Dafoe and the family celebrate with their parents Oliva and others as the sisters marked a new year amid health and wartime news.
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Dionne
Ontario
Marie
Emilie
Cecile
Annette
Yvonne
Allan Roy Dafoe
Oliva Dionne
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Toronto
Europe
Same Old Mistakes On State Highways
Oklahoma motorists and pedestrians repeat the same errors on state highways, says State Safety Commissioner Walter B. Johnson. May shows little progress in reducing fatalities, with 13 percent fewer deaths year to date and May deadly hours and weekend crashes highlighted as safety efforts intensify.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Walter B. Johnson
Safety Department
Oklahoma Patrol
Johnson
East Central Air School Plans Doubling of Students
Arch M. Wallace head of the East Central State college flying school says applications will seek funds to train 40 students next year. The program would add two planes bringing total to four and may offer advanced training after primary courses. William Massengale just passed the federal flight inspection as more students prep for tests.
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East Central State College
Arch M. Wallace
CAA
Wallace
William Massengale
Max Martin
Wewoka
Shawnee
Former Head Of Legion Is Dead
Ralph T. O Neil 51 former national commander of the American Legion in 1930 31 died suddenly of a heart attack in Wichita Kansas He helped lead the Legion to its first million member mark and served in World War I at Argonne and St Mihiel earning a gallantry citation He graduated from Baker University and Harvard Law School and served on the state board of regents under Alf Landon
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Ralph T. O’neil
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St. Mihiel
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Harvard Law School
State Board of Regents
Alf M. Landon
May Settle Road Dispute Soon
Oklahoma Governor Phillips expects a peaceful settlement with federal officials over replacement of roads flooded by the Grand river dam reservoir within days. State and federal agencies will confer on a joint effort funded partly by state money, with WPA labor to be used and projects let by contract. The state originally sought 889,274 dollars from the PWA.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Grand River Dam
Phillips
Washington
PWA
Hoover urges single munitions administrator post
Former President Herbert Hoover calls for a unified munitions board run by an industrialist not a politician. He would appoint a non partisan advisory group with sub directors for agriculture labor and industry to handle army and navy purchasing and manufacturing from private firms. He urged a decisive hardline approach to mobilize resources.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Agriculture
Army
Navy
Hoover
Candidates announced for county offices in July 9 1940 primary
The county Democratic party lists candidates for several positions subject to the July 9 1940 primary. For County Attorney the nominees are Sl Freeman and James O Braly. Sheriff candidates include Mose Henry Buck Taylor Clyde Kaiser. District 1 commissioners nominees are Grady Miller W M Bill Pegg Elmer Chandler Millard Ford. District 2 commissioners include Coleman C Lea and George R Collins. Representative No. 2 features Fred McCabe and Thomas T Goodman. County Judge candidate remains unnamed in the readable text.
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Grady Miller
W. M
Bill) Pegg Elmer Chandler Millard Ford
Posture Affects Weaver's Costume
Miss Ruth Smith of Oklahoma A and M School of Home Economics urges a straight body line from heels to shoulders to make garments look correct. She explains lifting the shoulders and core creates an erect silhouette, affecting how costumes convey readiness or ease in business, social, and club settings.
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Ruth Smith
School of Home Economics
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Eack
Miss Smith
Belgian Army Surrenders Following Leopold Orders
The Belgian army capitulated by King Leopold III eighteen days after Germany began the invasion. Hitler’s blitzkrieg swept Poland in under four weeks and took Denmark with little resistance. The Netherlands fell in five days as fighting continued in northern Norway after the April 9 invasion. southern Norway remained largely under Nazi control.
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Adolf Hitler
Blitzkrieg
Poland
Denmark
Netherlands
Norway
Stonewall Triumph Over Ahloso 9-6
New York reports Stonewall defeated Ahloso 9 to 6 in a baseball or football style contest. The game details include a national defense theme discussion airing tonight at 7 30 p m CST on NBC.
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Herbert Hoover
National Defense
Stonewall
Bowers Boys
Ahloso
Don Condren
Condren
Evans
Harold Bowers
Burris Cit Ahleso
Ab Curry
Ss Ziegler
Sa Wheelock
Mee
B. Daniels
Ee Condren
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Oklahoma may lose ninth Congress seat after 1940 census
Census officials predict Oklahoma could abolish the ninth congressional district by 1942 as 1940 counts unfold. Will Rogers seeks a fifth term against William Murray while Senator Josh Lee faces re election in 1942. Legislature to redraw districts for 10 year period.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Congressional Post
United States
Will Rogers
William H. Murray
Rogers
Moore
Mike Monroney
Josh Lee
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