Remembering E. W. Marland Major Oklahoma figure dies
The Ada Weekly News reflects on former governor and industrialist E. W. Marland. It notes his wealth from oil, rise to congress and governorship, efforts to aid the needy, and lasting impact on Oklahoma. The piece praises his honesty and city-building, while acknowledging mixed popularity during his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marland
Oklahoma
Congress
Roosevelt
United States Senate
E. W. Marland
After the War What
A writer argues for planning a peaceful postwar economy, warning against endless federal borrowing for prosperity. They call for defense and aid to allies now, criticize wartime secrecy, and urge coordinated government action while noting uncertain solutions for peacetime jobs.
Profit By Christianity's Ideals In Contrast With World
Sunday School lesson contrasts Matthew 20 25 28 and Luke 19 1 10 showing true greatness as service not power. It cites Zacchaeus a chief publican who, through Jesus, gains salvation and vindication, highlighting humility, ministry, and reform over worldly ambition.
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Jesus
Zacchaeus
Rome
Robertson
Brighton
Army streamlining and road needs across Pontotoc county
The article notes Army reforms to increase flexibility with National Guard transfers and officer reassignments. It argues for better road maintenance to boost a dairy economy, highlights Russia’s pressure on Hitler, and mentions Konawa as a potential shell loading plant site with strong utilities.
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Pontotoc County
Konawa
Oklahoma Agriculture College Salaries Raised by State Board
The Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture approved boosts for about 50 salaries at Oklahoma A and M and six college presidents. President H G Bennett lead at 12 000 a year, while others from Panhandle A and M to Murray State School of Agriculture received pay hikes to 3 300 and 4 300. The increases cover rising living costs and staff vacancies in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Conwill
Cameron State School of Agriculture
Lawton
C. C. Dunlap
Eastern
Oklahoma A
Jacob Johnson
State Agricultural College
Warner
M. C. Courtney
Murray State School of Agriculture
Tishomingo
Oklahoma A. and
Dr. Bennett
Debation-free Senate moves to deport CIO leader Bridges
The senate received legislation directing the deportation of Harry Bridges, West Coast CIO leader, with no debate. The report notes airline passenger totals from 1940 and early 1941, and mentions U S production plans for aircraft in Brazil, including a Logoa Santa factory.
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Washington
Senate
Harry Bridges
CIO
Logoa Santa
Brazil
County Schools See State Aid Allocations For 1941 42
County Superintendent Ray Stegall announced the state aid apportionment for 1941 42 with amounts listed for each district including Allen 11846, Vaness 17012, McLish 10902, Summers Chapel 80 and Walnut Grove see Wilson 642. He said appropriations were granted roughly as in prior years and that the county’s schools are in excellent financial condition.
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Ray Stegall
Allen
Stonewall
Roff
Latta
Vaness
Fitzhugh
McLish
Burrow
McCalls Chapel
Bebee
Maxwell
Galey
Parish
Center
Oakman
Happyland
Black Rock
Pickett
Union Valley
Ahloso
Lovelady
Rocky Chapel
Lightning Ridge
Hart
Colberg
Union Hill
Owl Creek
Worstell
Pecan Grove
Steedman
Red Oak
Yeager
Summers Chapel
Jones Chapel
Walnut Grove
Wilson
High Hill
Stegall
President Roosevelts Plea For United AFL Action
President Roosevelt urged the American Federation of Labor to discard rivalries and unite against the Nazi threat. Read by George Meany, the message called for peace between labor groups as a patriotic step toward true national unity during the 61st AFL convention in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor National Convention
United Action
George Meany
Bodies recovered from B-18 crash on Agassiz Peak
Six Army Air Corps officers and men died when a B-18 bomber crashed into Agassiz peak during a snowstorm. Coroner W. E. Jolly held an inquest as CCC enrollees, soldiers, and authorities began the descent from Flagstaff Arizona. The wreckage will be moved to Tucson for burial.
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Arizona
Tucson
Ariz
Bob Fronske
Flagstaff
Fronske
A. T. King
Laramie
Wyo
Agassiz Peak
Bigger Pay For Army Favored
Washington D C February 7 Senator Lodge massachusetts proposes higher pay for soldiers after two months in field service with the second armored brigade in Louisiana. He urges a specialist army and a large regular force ready to protect the United States. Pay would start at 21 dollars a month and rise to 30 after four months with a ten dollar monthly raise after one year under the new draft extension law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
Lodge
Senate
Armored
Louisiana
United States
Senat Lodge
Seek Old Cemeteries in Oklahoma Plan
A cemetery reclamation association in Jefferson county leads efforts to locate lost Oklahoma cemeteries on Indian land. Organizers will seek $250,000 from the next legislature to find graves obtain titles and fence sites to honor pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waurika
Oklahoma
Jefferson County
Patrolmen Take Over This District
Three new highway patrolmen assumed duties in the district on Monday as old patrolmen were transferred out. New arrivals include Pung Wahl formerly here three years ago from Hugo, Charles Reese from Durant, and Otis Haltom from Atoka.
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Pung Wahl
Wahl
Hugo
Charles Reese
Durant
Otis Haltom
Atoka
Sixth Fatality in Denison Dam Work
Denison Texas October 7. The Denison dam project counted its sixth fatality today with the death yesterday of Archie McWilliams 34 who was killed instantly when crushed by pile driving machinery which fell when a cable broke.
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Deniso
Tex
Denison Dam
Archie McWilliams
Fascist Shipping Suffers New Blows
London report says British submarines in the Mediterranean sunk four Italian vessels including a troop transporter and damaged seven others. The admiralty noted the toll rising on axis shipping, with several tankers transports and supply ships confirmed sunk or damaged.
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London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
North Africa
Italy
Hard Luck Winner Sees Grid Tussle
Hollywood dispatch details George W. Gardenhire of Camp San Luis Obispo selected as the week’s “unluckiest soldier” to attend a football game with a U S O escort after a string of misfortune. His trip, prompted by a 15 day furlough and a failed ride home, ended with him hitchhiking back to his unit after a race track stop and missed connections. Esther Van Buskirk from Chicago accompanied him for the day.
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Hollywood
George W. Gardenhire
Camp San Luis Obispo
Preston Foster
Gardenhire
Esther van Buskirk
Chicago
Temple
Tex
Texas
Pomona
40Th Division
Recommends Pay Increase for Seamen in War Zones
The defense mediation board urged raising the monthly bonus for sailors in hazardous waters from 60 to 80 dollars. It also proposed boosting the Suez port crew bonus from 75 to 100 dollars plus 5 dollars daily for each day beyond five days in port. A three member special board would be created to handle future war bonus disputes to avoid work stoppages.
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Washington
Defense Mediation Board
A. F
Suez
Ada Electrician Killed At Lamar
William C. Coppedge an Ada electrician aged 49 died Monday after falling six feet from a ladder while wiring a Lamar school gymnasium. His skull was fractured after striking a concrete sidewalk. He worked at a glass plant in Ada and was on vacation to do extra work. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada. Surviving are his widow and three children. He lived at 404 East Fifteenth in Ada. He was working with Wesley Goodson of Lamar and the fall was unwitnessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Coppedge
Ada
Lamar
Coppedge
Salvation Army Fund Campaign Kicks Off In Ada
Rainy weather did not deter Ada business leaders from joining the Salvation Army home service drive. By noon pledges already exceeded last year as Capt. W. W. Pryor and drive chairman T. G. Kelly aimed to reach a $4,000 goal and hoped for more to cover next year’s food and clothing needs for the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Salvation Army Home Service
Drive
W. W. Pryor
Salvation Army
T. G. Kelly
Aggie President Is Now Highest Paid
OKLAHOMA CITY October 8 Dr H G Bennett saw his salary as president of Oklahoma A and M college rise from 10000 to 12000 a year making him the highest paid state official The state board of agriculture boosted salaries for six smaller agricultural colleges and about 50 A and M faculty members Joseph A Brandt president of the University of Oklahoma earns 10000 a year The board said increases were needed to meet higher living costs and vacancies on the A and M faculty prevented earlier promotions
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Oklahoma City
State Agricultural Colleges
Oklahoma A
M. College
State Board of Agriculture
H. G. Bennett
Joseph A. Brandt
University of Oklahoma
Panhandle
Dr. Bennett
Joe C. Scott
State Board
Scott
Uncle Sam Tops Insurance Sales in New Service Program
President Roosevelt signed the National Service Life Insurance Act a year ago. Veterans Administration records show 610000 applications for 2 0774 million dollars in coverage from new Army and Navy personnel. Up to this week premiums paid reach 7 381 365 02 while only 419 claims have been filed. The service insurance replaces the old World War program though existing policies remain in force.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
National Service Life Insurance Act
Veterans’ Administration
Army
Navy
Randolph pilots relocate 25 training planes to Gulf coast schools
Twenty five primary training planes at Randolph Field San Antonio have been flown to four new civilian elementary flying schools in the Gulf coast training center. Eight went to Chickasha Oklahoma seven to Ballinger Texas six to Vernon Texas and four to Uvalde Texas.
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San Antonio
Randolph Field
Gulf Coast Training Center
Chickasha
Okla
Ballinger
Texas
Vernon
Uvalde
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