Scrap Iron Deadline Nears Ralph Spencer is Freed From Liquor Charge
Shawnee Oct 9 Ralph Spencer 31 year old Pottawatomie county legislator was acquitted of a liquor conspiracy charge by a federal district court jury. The jury freed Spencer and acquitted Charlie Eslick while Judge Edgar S. Vaught sentenced three others and continued sentencing for the rest until October 21. The case hinged on the truthfulness of witness Harry Taft Robb versus Spencer who denied receiving protection money.
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Ralph Spencer
Pottawatomie County
Edgar S. Vaught
Spencer
Charlie Eslick
U. S
Charles Dierker
Eslick
Vaught
S. O. Harris
Bill Stephens
Leonard R. Mann
Harry Taft Robb
Robb
London Bombed Across Forty Areas by German Bombers
German raids hit forty London districts late Wednesday into Thursday causing fires and damage to a famous church, a well known hotel, and a major promenade while disrupting buses and rail lines. Attacks also struck towns in southwest and northwest England and Wales as Britain and Romania edged toward a diplomatic rupture. US concerns rose as Navy readiness increased and Americans abroad began liquidating holdings amid Pacific tensions.
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Pinchot Joins Democrats and Willkie Campaigns Across New England
Gifford Pinchot backs Roosevelt as Wendell Willkie campaigns in New England amid reports of alleged WPA and AAA political activity. A Senate probe is planned into pre election job boosts and agricultural programs. Flynn warns of Willkie spending while Wallace reports favorable western outlook and Donahey predicts Roosevelts Ohio win. Willkie tours Connecticut New Haven marketing a new horizon for humanity and business expansion. Georgia slate unites as Smith to speak in Brooklyn.
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New York
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Brooklyn
Georgia
Non-Flag-Saluting Children Returned To Parents Charge
A Beckham county jury ruled three Erick schoolchildren who refused to salute the flag are dependent and neglected but may stay with their parents if placed in public school and comply with rules. Judge Cornelison noted the verdict is not binding and the court retains ward authority. The parents testified they uphold religious freedom and taught scriptural study rather than anti salute.
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J. R. Cornelison
County Inspectors To Meet Saturday On Registration
County inspectors are summoned to a 2:30 p m meeting at the court house on October 12 to discuss selective service registration. If an inspector cannot attend, judges and clerks should attend. The aim is to report Pontotoc county’s state of readiness to the governor by telegram after the meeting.
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Joe Bryan
County Election Board
Court House
Pontotoc
London Night Raid Brings Severe Bombardment to London
Nazi night fliers attacked London in a loud, sustained raid. One bomber was shot down near the city, explosions lit the sky, and fires caused widespread damage. Eight killed in an air raid shelter, many injured as thousands flee damaged districts along the Thames and toward the southeast coast.
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Associated Press
London
England
Thames
Axis split looming as Mussolini hints at US gains
Italian newspaper predicts decisive moves against Britain with fresh forces and offers Western Hemisphere territories to the United States if it stays out of the war. Commentator Mario Appelius outlines three choices for the United States and warns of further blows to the British Empire without North American aid.
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Fortress Guns Sunk French Ship Reported
Great Britain ordered mass civilian evacuation from Gibraltar as fortress guns fired on the Mediterranean for hours reportedly sinking a French ship that refused to halt. UK navy to boost Pacific fleet by 4,200 men amid global war tensions with Japan and Germany.
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Salvation Army Fund Campaign Nearing Goal
Salvation Army reports show the Ada drive is about 55 percent toward the $4000 target to fund local relief efforts. Campaign began Tuesday morning with many volunteer committees yet to report. T. G. Kelly, chairman, says progress mirrors last year and small new donations bolster the effort.
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Ada
T. G. Kelly
Box supper moved to Friday for Fittstown band
The band mothers of Fittstown high school shift the box supper to Friday night from Tuesday. Proceeds will support the band program.
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Fittstown High School
Death of Grenfell Told Wednesday
Boston dispatch reports Sir Wilfred Grenfell the noted medical missionary to Labrador died at his Charlotte Vermont home His death was announced by Miss Shirley Smith secretary of the New England Grenfell association on Wednesday night.
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Wilfred Grenfell
Labrador
Charlotte, Vt
Shirley Smith
New England Grenfell Association
Bluff and Battle in the Far East Yet Not Certain
Dewitt Mackenzie argues much bluff has surrounded Far East tensions since 1931 and Japan's Manchurian advance. He notes a grim showdown between Japan and Britain over Burma road aid to China, saying both powers are committed and war could follow though Tokyo may seek to avoid American involvement.
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Bishop Kelley Sees Grim World Picture But Hints Hope
Oklahoma City bishop Frances C. Kelley told the diocesan council of the National Council of Catholic Women that world conditions look bleak and war seems likely. He criticized U S meddling in the far east and warned the nation’s business there is not as strong as it appears. He reflected on army life and expressed fear while noting past glories of Germany France Spain and Russia.
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Frances C. Kelley
Oklahoma City-Tulsa
National Council of Catholic Women
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Russia
Batista to Become Cuban President
HAVANA October 9 Batista former chief of the Cuban army becomes president tomorrow inaugurating a new administration and a new constitution. Elected in the June 14 general election he led a revolutionary movement in 1933 and will have a cabinet answerable to congress with the premier directing policy. The legislature may withdraw confidence and force resignations within 48 hours.
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Fulgencio Batista
Cuba
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House
Excess Profits Tax Now Law
President Roosevelt signed into law a broad excess profits tax to curb profiteering on military contracts and boost defense enterprises. The measure taxes excess profits up to 50 percent, raises the corporate rate to 24 percent, and allows full 20 percent annual deductions for defense facility costs over five years.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
County Draft Boards Ready in Oklahoma City
Governor Phillips and aides completed the selection of 108 local draft boards to handle conscription fairly. Letters were mailed to appointees, with two already declining and alternates notified. Don Welch said full list may be announced Monday and defended the method as a representative cross section, including farmers from agricultural areas.
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Oklahoma City
Phillips
Don Welch
Herbie Kay Marries Tulsa Woman in Hidden Ceremony
The secret marriage of Miss Margaret Elizabeth Rinehart of Tulsa to Herbert Powers Kaumeyer, known as Herbie Kay, the orchestra leader and former husband of Dorothy Lamour, was disclosed in St Charles Missouri. The wedding occurred nearly two months ago.
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ST. Charles, Mo
Margaret Elizabeth Rinehart
Tulsa
Herbert Powers Kaumeyer
Kaumeyer
Herbie Kay
Dorothy Lamour
Revolt Described As Reds' Purpose
Oklahoma City October 9. Assistant County Attorney John Eberle told a district court jury Robert Wood was a paid worker of the Communist party and that the organization was sponsored by Russia. He alleged the party sought to start a revolution in this country from within by fifth column tactics as the state Communist party secretary faced a criminal syndicalism trial. Prosecutors spent over five hours presenting excerpts from books and pamphlets seized in a raid at a Communist book store.
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Oklahoma City
Robert Wood
Communist Party
John Eberle
Russia
Airtight Defense Not Yet in Sight
London reports Captain H. H. Balfour states in the house of commons that a completely raider-proof defense is not in sight despite the London barrage becoming more effective.
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