Revised Tax On Land Gets Vote Victory
Oklahoma City reports state question 215 passed by wide margin in 3,101 precincts. The graduated land tax targets holdings over 640 acres, with rates up to 50 mills per acre, exempting grazing, forest, reforestation and reclamation plots. The measure, backed by the Oklahoma Farmers Union and Veterans of Industry of America, aims to encourage breakup of large holdings.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Farmers’ Union
Veterans of Industry of America
Supreme Court
Greeks Seize Koritza Front in Albania War News
Greek troops press a vigorous offensive around Koritza in southern Albania and shell the Fas cist base as reports say heights overlooking the city have been captured. Some accounts claim Greeks hold Koritza, while others say confirmation is lacking amid Italian rearguard actions.
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Koritza
Albania
County Wins Case In U S Circuit Court of Appeals
Pontotoc county prevailed in a circuit court ruling over a $28 000 judgment against Boardman company. The U S Court of Appeals affirmed the district court verdict granting the judgment, arising from a disputed purchase of county highway tractors. The decision canceled a $6 000 county warrant and awarded about $220 in penalties to the county, with oral argument led by Orel Busby.
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Pontotoc County
Boardman Company
Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Orel Busby
Huxman
Sam Bratton
Orie Phillips
Legislature Moves to Organize After Election Returns
Oklahoma City November 6 legislative organizers moved to complete the two houses of the next legislature with returns showing Republicans losing five seats. The minority party elected one state senator and seven house members, a gain of one senator and six house seats lost. Governor Phillips began conference with house members including speaker-designate E Blumhagen.
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Oklahoma City
Phillips
E. Blumhagen
Pessimist Newt Lark Says Willkie Won’t Eat His Words
Newt Lark, once a Willkie supporter, predicts he will not be hungry for four years. He quips it would take that long to eat all the words he has spoken.
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Newt Lark
Willkie
FDR and Willkie Exchange Congratulatory Messages
Franklin D Roosevelt thanked Wendell L Willkie for his congratulations on Roosevelt's re election Willkie from New York City sent wishes for health happiness and mutual gratitude Roosevelt also released telegram exchanges with Senator Charles L McNary Oregon Republican vice presidential candidate noting cordial remarks from both sides
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Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
New York City
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Votes Viewed As Okaying Of FDR Policies
Washington dispatch notes that Roosevelt victory signals approval of aid short of war for Britain and a stronger Pan American defense stance. Observers expect Hull to remain secretary of state and foresee bipartisan unity on foreign policy. Unsettled issues include U S protests over Italian bombing of oil property in Saudi Arabia and an American missionary death in the Sudan.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Britain
Wesern
Cordell Hull
Wendell Willkie
Western Hemisphere
United States
Great Britain
Berlin
Rome
England
Germany
Italy
Saudi Arabia
Sudan
Pontotoc County Votes Heavily for Roosevelt Victory
Pontotoc County voters, under clear weather, backed the Democratic ticket from president to lower offices. A total of 13,050 ballots were cast, the county’s largest presidential year turnout, with Roosevelt leading early returns as results came in.
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Pontotoc County
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pontotoc County Returns Roosevelt Wins Large in Presidential Race
Pontotoc County official totals show President Roosevelt with 8 541 votes to Willkie 3 369 in the presidential race, with Roosevelt carrying Ada precincts by a wide margin. Rogers and Harrell lead in congress races, Armstrong sweeps the Corporation Commission, and state questions show divisions on graduated land tax and other measures.
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County Election Board
Roosevelt
Willkie
Ada News
Pontotec County
Will Rogers
John W. Harrell
Lyle Boren
Patrick
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W. J
S. Q
Power Company
Q. Aoan
Ada
Wendell Willkie
Coasts County
Congress
Mr. Patrick
Sapulpa
John W. Harreld
W. J. Armstrong
Roosevelt Wins Third Term Amid Sweeping Victory
The Associated Press reports Franklin D. Roosevelt defeats Wendell L. Willkie for a historic third term. Willkie concedes after a close campaign. McNary and Wallace also acknowledge Roosevelt's win as votes pour in from key states nationwide. The president vows to continue as he reassures he will remain the same leader.
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Willkie
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Mr. Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
New Hampshire
California
Graduated Land Tax Support Totals by Precincts
Pi-State measures totals across precincts show for and against tallies. No. 215-3,035 of 3,613 precincts report 403,828 for and 167,989 against. No. 241-2,993 precincts report 232,598 for and 177,520 against. No. 253-3,003 precincts report 271,383 for and 157,824 against. No. 281-2,864 precincts report 274,658 for and 136,638 against. No. 282-2,882 precincts report 212,957 for and 167,295 against. No. 289-2,894 precincts report 240,413 for and 296,065 against.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma farmer land reform measure shows late strength
In yesterday's balloting farmer backed land reform gained 403,828 affirmative votes across 3035 of 3613 precincts, with 167,989 negative ballots. Presidential turnout reached 759,341 in 3330 precincts, and the land tax proposal, backed by the Oklahoma Farmers Union, could carry if total ballots exceed 800,000. Other state questions fared worse.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Farmers Union
John L. Lewis Cheerful as Roosevelt Victory Looms
Washington, Nov. 6. John L. Lewis appeared in a cheerful mood as Roosevelt votes mounted, signaling his exit as head of the CIO. The labor leader, who backed Willkie after criticizing FDR, refused public comment on results and faced pressure from allies to reconsider if Roosevelt won.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Lewis
Wendell Willkie
New Deal
Willkie
FDR Majority Heavy in State in Oklahoma Returns
Oklahoma totals show President Roosevelt with 438,124 votes to Willkie 321,217 and all 11 electoral votes. Roosevelt carried 58 of 77 counties, leading early from Okmulgee and never relinquishing the lead. Rizley flipped the 8th district seat, while Democratic incumbents mostly held statewide.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Willkie
Wendell L. Wilkie
Okmulgee County
Ross Rizley
Guymon
Congress
Pizley
Phil Ferguson
Rizley
Ferguson
Major
Noble
Woodward
Washington
Ellis, Waggoner
Rogers
Pawnee Lincoln
Logan
Kingfister
Creek
Blaine Counties
Ford Wins Large Aircraft Engine Contract From War Dept
The war department awarded Ford Motor company a 122 million dollar contract for aircraft engines, the largest single defense program order to date. At the same time Wright Aeronautical corporation received an 11.4 million dollar order for engines, with Patterson, New Jersey listed as its base.
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Washington
War Department
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
Mich
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Patterson
N. J
Cooperation Across America After Roosevelt Victory
After a bitter campaign the nation leans toward unity as President Roosevelt secures a third term. Editorials and leaders from both sides signal reconciliation while the electoral college largely favors Roosevelt. Willkie remains a strong voice with a sizable popular vote tally.
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Willkie
Roosevelt
Ranuthlinan Inanann
Roosevelt Narrow Michigan lead as polls show tight race
In Michigan Roosevelt holds a slim edge with 1,007,474 votes to Willkie's 1,003,688 as 63 precincts remain uncounted. The statewide count reflects a close contest between the two leading candidates.
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Detroit
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Michigan
Willkie
Voters see GOP gains despite Democratic sweep in House
The article notes a large Democratic popular vote in this year’s election but a broad territorial victory for the president. It reports 21 Democrats and 9 Republicans winning Senate seats with a net GOP gain of 2, and 16 Democrats and 13 Republicans elected governor. John Nance Garner, who did not vote, said he would decide tomorrow about returning to Washington for the remainder of the session.
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Senate
John Nance Garner
Washington
World reactions to Roosevelt reelection across nations
From Yangtze to Tokyo London Berlin and Rome observers reacted differently. British presses hailed a turning world tide against totalitarianism while Chungking cheered the victory hoping for quicker U S action in the Pacific. China believed a change could delay American moves in the region.
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Associated Press
Yangtze
Tokyo
London
Berlin
Rome
Roosevelt
Japan
United States
Britain
Chungking
London Evening Standard
Far East
Pacific Ocean
China
Pfeiffer Wins Congress Seat In 16th New York District
Amarillo dispatch notes William T. Pfeiffer elected to Congress in New Yorks 16th district. He formerly practiced law with Amarillo figure George Shannon, who lost the U S Senate race against Senator Tom Connally. Texas Rep Jack Little was also part of the firm. Pfeiffer moved to New York 21 months ago to manage a large chain store fortune.
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Amarillo
Texas
William T. Pfeiffer
New York
George Shannon
U. S. Senate
Tom Connally
Jack Little
Pfeiffer
Shannon
Greater returns for amount in vested
Classified ad item notes that larger returns are promised for investments into vested assets. The listing emphasizes higher yields and longer terms, appealing to readers seeking improved value from their financial commitments. Local readers are urged to compare rates and consider stability of returns before committing funds.
Election May Bring More Aid To Britain
Washington dispatch reports expanding plans to aid Great Britain after the election as Secretary Hull urged unity to advance Roosevelt policies. While specific steps remain unclear, discussions center on boosting shipbuilding to replace losses and additional American destroyers for Britain amid intensified axis submarine activity and Mediterranean threats.
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Washington
Great Britain
Hull
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Mediterranean
United States
Oceans
America
Winston Churchill
Royal Navy
Escaped Killer Taken at Fairland
Tulsa dispatch reports Benjamin E. Floyd 24, who escaped recently from Manchester Tennessee prison where he served 66 years for murder, was captured on a farm near Fairland Oklahoma. Arrest was made by Miami police chief Witt Ellis, Deputy Marshal Ben Stanley, and FBI agent, as stated by U S District Attorney Whit Y Mauzy. Floyd held in Craig county jail at Vinita.
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Benjamin E. Floyd
Manchester, Tenn
Fairland
Okla
U. S. Distre
Whit Y. Mauzy
Witt Ellis
Miami
Marshall Ben Stanley
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mauzy
Floyd
Craig County
Vinita
Voters face brisk chill and frost risk on election day
Tuesday brought a bright sun yet a chilly rush to the polls with the thermometer around 38 degrees and a light frost possible in low places. Wednesday remained cloudy with a chilly wind as conditions persisted.
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