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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News article cites Carlyle on monarchy and argues democracy arose to curb royal power. It discusses Sam Rayburn’s remarks on using power, and notes Roosevelt’s restraint during emergencies. The piece praises prudent, limited use of authority as potentially more effective than overt force.
The untimely passing of Dr J A Rutledge brings sorrow to Ada and surrounding territory. A skilled surgeon and devoted physician with a friendly nature, he mixed the old family doctor spirit with modern medical progress and left a lasting mark on many families.
A United States patrol plane crashed in heavy fog on Iceland’s southwest tip Sunday afternoon, killing 11 crew members and an army observer. Wreckage found and bodies identified, adding to the Navy Army fatality total of 122 from the Battle of the Atlantic.
Turkey market opens ahead of Thanksgiving with prices up 15 cents for toms and 17 for hens. Pontotoc County supply forecast similar to 1941 while Texas reports a heavy crop and Oklahoma near last year. Market expects extended demand into 1942 due to late hatches and a 5 percent higher national turkey crop.
Two men, calling themselves brothers with different names, fled Ada sale barn after bringing two of three stolen saddles from Dr. Glen Holmes’s ranch near Little Rock. One saddle valued over 600 dollars, owner identified them on Monday. authorities seek the suspects Tuesday.
British ambassador Lord Halifax faced an egg and tomato shower as he entered the Detroit chancery for a meeting with Archbishop Mooney amid a two day tour of the city’s defense industries. Police dispersed the demonstrators after the incident.
The bombardment of Lord Halifax with eggs and tomatoes in Detroit drew smiles and silence from authorities. Observers weigh whether the act signals a peace demonstration or a personal dislike for the British envoy.
During a Halifax visit the venue faced placards reading Down with England and Halifax is a War Monger. The demonstrators, said to be led by The Mothers of America, gathered near the Book-Cadillac hotel while Halifax met Archbishop Mooney and planned talks with Bishop Creighton and other church leaders.
The navy releases Drew Middleton’s account of the torpedoing of the destroyer Kearny and the ship’s perilous dash to safety in the North Atlantic. Middleton drew on crew interviews, notably Ensign Henry Lyman, from Reykjavik hospital notes after the blast.
The admiralty said British sailors intercepted five Vichy French merchant ships off the South African coast and prevented three from being scuttled as crews tried to comply with German orders. A night clash in the English Channel involved patrol vessels fending off a convoy escort. a large vessel likely sank or beached after two torpedoes struck, with minor damage to a British ship.
County commissioners reported roads are in fair condition after ten days of bad weather. Commissioner Elmer Chandler said no bridges are out in his district though six to seven damaged will take about a month to repair. roads to be back in shape within a week. Commissioner W F Morris noted washed out small bridges and culverts in Stonewall, but overall roads remain fairly good.
In Plymouth on November 4 a four year old, Donnie Shock, fell from an open car door while his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mangan, drove along. He rolled onto the pavement but was found quickly and was on his feet running when the car returned. Doctors said he had bruises and a slight concussion.
The Navy reports that all air bases around the Atlantic will be in use by early 1942 as construction ramps up to support a 15,000 plane program. Contracts for bases since July 1 total 394.5 million dollars, with Quonset Point and Corpus Christi cited as rapid examples of base readiness.
P Gale Wyman son of Federal District Judge A Lee Wyman said he received 525 from associates of Senator Langer for a 1935 trip to see his father before Langer's trial. He testified to the Senate elections committee during hearings on Langer's fitness for office. He said he went to Sioux Falls at the request of Chet Leedom and James Mulloy to discuss juror lists, but declined to use his influence.
HOLLYWOOD reports Mary Martin and husband Rich ard Halliday welcomed a daughter named Heller. The 7 pound 13 ounce baby arrived after the couple, who have long wished for a child, prepared a pink nursery. Mary cites the Texas meaning of Heller as a description of their vivacious baby.
A McAlester motorist was arrested in Stillwater for reckless driving after failing to appear for arraignment. Stillwater officers contacted McAlester police, who reported the man had been arrested and wished to plead guilty. The plea was taken by radio, a fine was set, and the payment was mailed.
Rep. John W. Gwynne of Iowa outlines a plan to use automobile license plates to create a five car period aimed at conserving steel for national defense. The proposal suggests issuing plates in a rotating cycle to reduce steel consumption.
A report shows motorists contribute 38 percent of total tax revenue across the 48 states. The finding highlights road user costs as a major funding source for state budgets.
Pittsburgh story recalls Leroy McIntyre guiding his son Edwin from the Sixth Street Bridge after a quarrel left the man perched on the Allegheny structure. The elder firefighter climbed the ladder, calmed the son, and safely led him down, embraced on the street as onlookers cheered.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports two Oklahomans among 142 aboard the torpedoed destroyer Reuben James. One escaped injury among 97 listed missing. the other, Lieut. Dewey G. Johnston of Amber, Grady County, is believed dead. George W. Beasley Jr. survived as one of 45 rescued, son of Heavener residents.
Nine graduates of a WPA aviation servicemen training class at Wiley Post field in Oklahoma City are employed by the Carr School of Aeronautics at Ponca City. The school now trains British pilots and will use the men to service trainer planes. WPA director Herbert Miller says two more men will be sent to the school after WPA training. Ground servicemen schools have operated in Oklahoma City and Tulsa for six months.
The Second armored division finance officer carried 417000 dollars in a 13 ton light tank bristling with five machine guns and a 37 mm anti tank gun. Military police with sub machine guns and pistols stood at the pay table while another 300000 dollars went to officers in checks.
Tulsa November 4. Mrs Sheldon Spencer aims to extend her fur coat for the season. While hunting she continues gathering skins herself as a deer party concentrates on game. Her fingertip fur now holds 85 pelts and she hopes to add enough for a three quarter length coat.
A local classified ad column reports higher yields for investors tying funds into vested Ada accounts. The notice highlights improved rates, clearer terms, and longer investment windows.
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