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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
5
Thousands marched in Des Moines protesting agricultural and economic conditions. Slogans assailed President Hoover as he prepared to speak, while Milo Reno and the Farmers Holiday Association urged more parades and action. Senator Brookhart mingled with marchers as Hoover denounced Democratic leadership and praised his own administration.
The Commerce Department reports moderate overall business improvement since August with rapid gains in the textile industry. Demand for consumer goods drives upturn, leather and food processing show progress, while heavy industry lags with steel at about 17 percent capacity and autos seasonally inactive.
The text advocates a sound program to reorganize agriculture by shifting land from unprofitable to profitable use and avoiding land with poverty causing returns. It also urges Congress at the next session to reorganize federal land banks to provide resources for refinancing farm mortgages and to empower expansion to protect homeownership. It mentions using annual foreign debt payments to fund farm expansion efforts.
Local authorities report divergent views on ticketing for violations of city ordinances. A driver who double parked on Main Street sought the police chief to complain about Ada’s parking enforcement, while Mayor Chambless received a letter from D Duke of Elmore City enclosing a dollar as payback for a tag. The driver admitted the tag covered sidewalk work and street crossings.
An advance guard of the 1952 pecan crop has begun arriving in Ada as the fall harvest progresses. Early nuts are small and green but later in the season normal sizes are expected with better flavor. The crop, a major local asset, is bringing low prices so far but will still inject thousands of dollars into the county over the next two months.
Sheriff L E Franklin brought Albert Jackson back to Ada from 100 miles south of Wichita Falls after five warrants accusing hijacking. Jackson had eluded Pentotoc County officers previously. Willie Jackson, alleged brother, is serving concurrent robbery terms in McAlester.
A Louisiana girl exchanges her calves for funds to further education while debates over church state separation continue in Mexico and a US bishop criticizes Mexico’s government for religious limits and influence. The piece also notes a Kansas City court scolding jurors and a judge warning about following instructions.
Mukden report insists Japan will continue Manchukuo policies with Manchukuo in cooperation with its government. It argues the 1931 invasion was self defense and says only a third party could alter Manchuria's status. The Lytton report condemns the occupation.
Mexico's government challenged Pope Pius XI over last Friday's encyclical criticizing Mexican church policy. President warned churches could become schools and shops for workers if the stance continues, as deputies planned to meet to discuss the document.
Tokyo reports that Japanese newspapers condemn the Lytton report as prejudiced and unfair. The government warns that if the League adopts the findings Japan will withdraw and oppose the action firmly. Headlines call the report insulting to Manchukuo and harmful to world peace.
Manchurian officials in Peiping announced that the Lytton report, received from Nanking, offers a promising basis for a permanent settlement of the Manchurian problem if the Japanese accept it.
Principal Chinese officials were away from Nanking as the Lytton report drew differing responses. Unofficial opinion suggested authorities would accept much of the plan as a basis for a Manchurian settlement, but Japan's acceptance would heavily influence its practical value.
The lottery trial of Senator James J. Davis in New York ends in mistrial after juror misconduct allegations surface. Judge Frank J. Coleman exonerates alternate juror Abe Weintraub but reprimands Juror Henry J. Moore and suspends him briefly. Davis, seeking reelection in Pennsylvania, shows weariness over the halted proceedings.
North Georgia men from mountain hills gathered in Dalton to swap horses and yarns in the region's first swapper convention in years. Traders examined animals closely, swapped multiple times, and even bartered farm equipment as families joined bright with meals and shopping while traders built fortunes from country swaps.
Oklahoma City report outlines a statewide campaign to require a 30 hour work week for labor. Ira Finley, state legislator and executive committee chair, announces meetings with trades unions and unemployed groups, plus a December conference for civic clubs and industry heads.
Charles A. Merritt, once an aviator, was formally sentenced to 20 years for the $75,000 bank messenger robbery in Oklahoma City three years ago. Sheriffs planned to take him to the penitentiary on a secret date. At his request, Judge Lucius Babcock ordered his former attorney to reenter the case for an appeal. Merritt was arrested in New Orleans.
Ada reported 15 fire calls in September with property loss around 61000 and total loss about 56 dollars per fire. Cars and trash fires increased incidents while crews paused for World Series games. Police Chief Joe Neal notes total fires collected amounted to 389 dollars, up from 320 a year ago.
Chicago reports Babe Ruth has a World Series lifetime batting average of .305 over ten series spanning 17 years. He rose to prominence after joining the Yankees in 1921, with limited impact in earlier Red Sox and Reds appearances. His peak came in 1928 with a .625 series pace, though that year’s average dropped to .333.
In Oklahoma City this morning an explosion damaged the Thompson home injuring Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Thompson. Physicians reported neither was seriously hurt as the blast shook houses within two blocks and appeared caused by accumulated gas beneath the home.
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