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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1932

Page

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Leaders oppose cancellation talks press toward Hoover Roosevelt meeting

Officials report silence in world capitals as President Hoover and President elect Roosevelt prepare for a European debt and moratorium discussion. Belgium joins Britain and France by submitting its views while Washington awaits the president's return from the west. Congress remains in session with opposition to revision unchanged and state department stays reticent.

Associated Press World Capital Hoover Roosevelt Belgium Great Britain France Washington West Albany Congress State Department

Debt crisis looming for Hoover Roosevelt talks

Washington reports a world debt problem affecting hundreds of millions owed to the United States. President Hoover and President elect Roosevelt agreed to meet after Britain and France asked a reexamination of obligations. Congress weighs default or moratorium options as debt talks pivot on currency, armament, tariffs and a broader self help program.

Washington Hoover Roosevelt White House Great Britain France Congress

Weather Snapshot For Regions Across Texas Oklahoma Arkansas

Weather shows cloudy north with rain or snow and cold waves across Arkansas and Oklahoma. East Texas reports rain in southeast then colder with livestock warnings. West Texas stays fair but cold with frost risk. Kansas forecast mostly fair with a chilly Wednesday.

Arkansas Oklahoma East Texas Kansas

Woods Murder Trial Opens at Tishomingo

In Tishomingo Oklahoma on November 15 the trial of Buster Brannan the first of seven men charged in the slaying of Jim Woods a wealthy Johnston county Indian rancher begins in district court. The case follows earlier indictments naming Roy Denmark Wilbur Spears Ralph Kirkland G W Davis M W Newman and Floyd Stapp as defendants. Detectives said Woods was shot in bed by four men before they fled in an automobile and linked the case to a stolen bond gang once controlling up to 500000 in Tulsa securities. Sapp and Newman Oklahoma City salesmen were cited as leaders but remained free on bond. others are held at McAlester penitentiary. No charges have been filed in the stolen bond case.

Tishomingo Jim Woods Johnston County Buster Brannan Roy Denmark Wilbur Spears Ralph Kirkland G. W. Davis M. W. Newman Floyd Stapp Wood Woods Tulsa Securities Sapp Newman Oklahoma City McAlester Penitentiary District Criminal Court Samfice Buster Harris Frances Vrel Busby A. G. Cross Guy Craddick Burvis Craddock Enllty Craddick Craddock Charley Stevens Ford Jim Falk

Libby Reynolds Freed of Charge in Murder Case

In Winston Salem North Carolina on November 15 the state moved to drop murder charges against Libby Holman Reynolds and co defendant Ab Walker after review found insufficient evidence. Judge Stack asked for formal ruling and delays while defense counsel arrived.

Winston-Salem N. C Libby Holman Reynolds North Carolina Winston, Salem Carlisle Higgins Smith Reynolds Higgins A. M. Stack Forsyth County Superior Court Stack James H. Poll Raleigh Ab Walker Reynolds Transon Scott Erle McMichael Nolle Presse Walker W. N. Reynolds

Oklahoma Supreme Court voids branch penitentiary funding

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Governor Murray's 450000 branch penitentiary appropriation invalid and declined to compel payment to Lingo Leeper Lumber for materials for the Atoka county sub‑prison. Justice McNeill said courts cannot legislate and void vague appropriations. Temperatures across Atoboobe fell to 27 degrees as residents brace for winter conditions.

Oklahoma City State Supreme Court Murray E. R. McNeill Frank Carter Springtown Atoka County Board of Affairs EE. S. Jester J. W. Clark Vee J. B. Cullison McNeill

Listing Families in Need of Help

A county relief survey reports 181 men in Ada unemployed seeking federal relief work and 500 families countywide requesting aid. Names of registered unemployed will go to Governor Murray in charge of disbursing funds, largely for road projects. About half the county’s school districts have reported, classifying families into able bodied and indigent groups.

Ada W. H. Murray

Coal miners clash at Samples Coal works in Oklahoma

About a dozen pickets confronted non union miners at the Samples Coal company on the state prison farm in McAlester Oklahoma. After a bout of fisticuffs the pickets withdrew on orders from state and county officials with no serious injuries reported.

McAlq Ster Okla Samples Coal Company

Alabama Legislator Charged With Bribery In Gadsden

State Senator E D Jordan was arrested in Gadsden Alabama on a Montgomery county capias for demanding or accepting a bribe during the recent legislative session. He posted a 2500 bond and was indicted after a probe into a theater manager’s alleged $250 expense money request for a Sunday amusement bill.

Gadsden aAla E. D. Jordan Montgomery County Alabama Montgomery County Grand Jury

Questioning Britain’s Massive Loan Bid at Low Interest

In a short period Britain planned to raise a 300 million pound loan at under 3.25 percent. The query asks who possessed such vast funds and questions the source of that money.

Lions International chief to visit Oklahoma events

Charles H. Hatton president of Lions International will visit Oklahoma for three days starting Wednesday. He will speak at Hugo Wednesday night, McAlester Thursday night, Tulsa Friday noon and Oklahoma City Friday night as the Lions of southeast Oklahoma host him.

Charles H. Hatton Lions International Oklahoma Lions of Southeast Oklahoma Hugo McAlester Tulsa Oklahoma City

Belgium Withheld Note On Debt Extension To U S

Belgium presents a note on its debt extension to the United States. The document mirrors previous notes from Britain and France. Ambassador Paul May delivered it to Secretary Stimson. no immediate comment from either side, but public release expected later.

Washington Great Britain France Paul May Stimson

Eighth Street Opened Between Stockton and Cherry

J H Pryor announces Eighth street between Stockton and Cherry avenues is now open shortening distance between northwest Ada and the business district. Dirt from the new federal building site was used to level the street and fill low spots. A bridge now crosses the creek near Glenwood park and drainage is brought to grade. Dirt from the same excavation also raises the Ninth street low area between Broadway and Rennie avenues.

J. H. Pryor Eighth Street Stockton Cherry Avenues Ada Federal Building Glenwood Park Ninth Street Broadway Rennie Avenues

Apple Army Sells Charity Apples In City Drive

Oklahoma City society girls sell apples on the streets to raise funds for the community drive. The apple army reported opening sales of 15 crates priced from 1 1/2 cents to 5 dollars per apple.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Society Community Fund

Murray Criticizes Court Over Penitentiary Funds

Oklahoma Governor Murray denounces the state supreme court for ruling the board of affairs wasteful of an appropriation for a branch penitentiary. He pledges a new legislative plan to fund the project and argues the court would decide differently if the funds were for the highway department. The blizzard brings zero temperatures across the Midwest from Alaska to Texas.

Murray Oklahoma City State Supreme Court Board of Affairs Highway Department Wentz

Severe winter storm plagues Midwest with subzero temps

A Canada-derived blizzard sweeps into Missouri Kansas and surrounding states driving snow and freezing winds. Kansas City records a 45 degree drop to 17 above as air travel and rail schedules falter. Authorities warn of continuing cold with Texas and Oklahoma warnings as precipitation shifts to snow.

Associated Press Canadian Rockies Missouri Kansas Eagle Yukon United States North Dakota Montana Minnesota

Hatcher elected to head Ada Kiwanis club

Ada Kiwanis members chose ten Hatcher to lead for the coming year with Dr A R Sage passing the presidency. Dr O H Miller as vice president and A K Laves as treasurer were elected along with eight directors including S M Fauhlus J M Carter Roy Fisher H J Huddleston W V OConnell W C Prichett W C Smith and John Zimmerman. The meeting featured lively speechmaking as ballots were counted and noted efforts to aid Irving ward school children with books hot lunches and clothing.

Ten Hatcher Wall Ada Kiwanis Club Hatcher A. R. Sage O. H. Miller A.K. Laves Kiwanians S. M. Fauhlus J. M. Carter Roy Fisher H. J. Huddleston W. V O'Connell W. C. Prichett W. C. Smith John Zimmerman W. ©. Prichett Irving School

McKeel Blasts Federal Roads Bureau Over Oklahoma Plan

J McKeel Democratic member of the Oklahoma State Highway Commission accuses the federal Bureau of Roads of political interference and predicts changes after March 4. He cites a stalemate in the state program and compares the bureau’s recommended plan with Lew Wentz’s alternative, arguing the federal approach oversteps state authority.

Bank resources show nationwide increase in September totals

The comptroller reported that 9 085 reporting national banks across the continental United States Alaska and Hawaii held resources of 229 565 995 000 on September 20 up 198 284 000 from the June quarter and down 3 180 069 000 from a year earlier. Deposits reached 17 681 917 000 a rise of 221 004 000 since June but a year decline of 2 697 467 000.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency United States Alaska Hawaii

Fires Cause Major Property Damage In Two Texas Garages

Early today a fire destroyed the garage at 115 West Twenty second Street belonging to Robert Wimbish Jr and burned the Buick inside. Firemen arrived as the roof collapsed. In Valley View a separate blaze consumed a large barn owned by G. W. Busby storing hay and corn.

Robert Wimbish Jr Wimbish West

Woodbine man eats glass after football bet loss

In Woodbine New Jersey William O Day 69 swallowed two glass pieces as a lunch wager on the Woodbine high school football team. He was treated at a hospital for internal cuts after the incident.

Woodbine N. J William O'Day

Deputy released after misidentification in Maud bank robbery

Nov 15 report from Wewoka states Big Deputy was released after failing to identify as one of the Maud bank robbers. He had been held on suspicion and an automobile theft charge. A woman who filed the complaint now claims to be his wife. Authorities say two companions were arrested at Gladelwater Texas in connection with the Maud robbery.

Wewoka Maud Gladewater Texas

No Loans Made Yet by Home Loan Banks

The federal Home Loan Bank system opened its 12 regional institutions a month ago and has not issued a loan directly. Officials say banks handle loan applications by routing them to appropriate private lending institutions first. The board sets minimum capital stock at 134 million dollars with 125 million subscribed by the treasury. subscriptions remain open to building and loan associations, savings banks, trust companies and insurance firms.

Washington Federal Home Loan Bank System Treasury

Prince of Wales to Visit Belfast for Stormont Dedication

More than 12 000 troops will guard the Prince of Wales during a three day stay in Belfast to dedicate Stormont Parliament Buildings. Four thousand will be armed as part of extensive safety measures amid lingering Northern Ireland tensions and recent street clashes. The prince’s exact whereabouts will be kept as an official secret.

Belfast Northern Ireland Prince of Wales Stormont

Budget cuts urged for election board and secretary of state

Governor Murray's economy committee today recommended salary reductions for employees of the election board and secretary of state's budgets. The cuts will not average the 30 percent demanded by the governor. Consideration of the bureau of identification budget was postponed.

Oklahoma City Election Board Secretary of State Murray Bureau of Identification

Bribery Sentence to Be Appealed in Beaver County Case

Oklahoma City November 15. Attorneys for Holden D. Roane plan to appeal his two year sentence for alleged bribery of Beaver County Commissioner A. E. Pittman over a second hand road maintainer purchase. Roane was sentenced by District Judge F. Hiner Rale after denying a new trial.

Oklahoma City Beaver County Criminal Court of Appeals Holden D. Roane F. Hiner Rale Beaver City Roane Sam Lattimore John A. Spohn A. E. Pittman C. F. Arnot

Woman novelist receives 15 year old letter reply

A woman novelist says she recently got an answer to a letter she wrote 15 years ago. She believes someone mailed the letter perhaps using a friend to send it.

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