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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
4
A 1910s Ada weekly column critiques Hitlerism, praising Coach Powell and the Tiger football team. It contrasts German ambitions with American sports spirit, noting Oklahoma and Stillwater teams as strong contenders. The piece also previews a Sunday school lesson on Luke's Gospel and Luke’s authorship.
Column warns against following patterns of centralized power and state control of religion as seen in Germany Japan and England. Notes fears of missionaries being used as state instruments and predicts possible U S debate. Mentions a speeding arrest in Michigan and poor street conditions.
The piece argues that official casualty and aircraft claims from Germany and Britain are unreliable and that censorship and distorted reports obscure the full truth. It compares wartime journalism to wandering a dark room with a flashlight, praising reporters who try to shed light on the missing facts.
The piece argues Britain seeks broader U S support short of war and lists items desired, including bombers, faster fighters, flying boats, rifles, torpedo boats, and training for aviators. It notes U S policy is gradual, avoiding full involvement while supporting Britain within limits.
A fiery explosion at a Kenvil New Jersey powder plant killed 47 workers amid ongoing questions about sabotage. The text urges rigorous government action to protect workers in this hazardous defense era, noting prior 1915 1916 incidents tied to foreign sympathizers.
The piece urges readers to value daily newspapers as essential to democracy. It explains publishers initiated National Newspaper Week from October 1 to 8 to strengthen trust, noting subscribers sustain the press and that a free press relies on public goodwill and engagement.
The piece notes a revival of sextant sky navigation for pilots to traverse storms by sun and stars, echoing Portuguese seafarers. It also discusses peaceful uses of science during war, improving health and housing, and cautious views on American policy toward Japan and Britain as 1940s tensions rise.
Mrs. Ellen Howard Miller gave an illustrated lecture on Oklahoma bird life at the Osage county 4-H Club camp attended by 135 youths. Ford Mercer urged protecting birds from cats. both urged humane handling of surplus kittens and bells on cats to reduce predation.
E. W. Wayne Cinnamon assistant Pontotoc county agent for 2 years 8 months departs Ada for Stillwater to become assistant state director of 4 H clubs stationed at Oklahoma A and M college as aide to Paul Adams 4 H director. He 27 graduated from Oklahoma A and M in 1935 and will inspect 4 H work across the state. Cinnamon and his wife have a home in Stillwater.
The entire city county health unit staff will leave Thursday morning for a two day Oklahoma Public Health Association meet in Tulsa. Three staff members will present papers: Dr Glen McDonald unit director Burley Walker and Phyllis Deffenbaugh. Other travelers include Dr W R Cheatwood Melvin Taylor Gary Kitchens and nurses Cloris Smith Evelyn Poynor Edna Covey Catherine Siggins fields and wells.
In Austin on October second, Texas oil industry observers note rising statewide output. Texas Railroad Commission approves daily increases for qualified operators amid 80 million barrels in U S stocks and demand estimates above 1.34 million barrels per day, with a 90 day order due to expire November 30. Senator Clint Small warns against unequal field allowances without a proration hearing.
John Paul Hunter, a Merchants National Bank teller missing since Sept 10, returned to Fort Smith to hand over about 3000 dollars and surrender to police. The earlier warrant cited embezzlement of 4050 dollars from the bank’s reserve fund. hunters said he drove from Amarillo to Oklahoma City then west. A new warrant will be issued for embezzling funds from a National bank.
London reports say Neville Chamberlain lord president of the council may resign from Prime Minister Churchill's cabinet citing ill health. Possible shifts include David Lloyd George returning in some advisory role as Chamberlain's Munich crisis record triggers sharp criticism of appeasement policy.
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