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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
5
Ada residents share news of relatives and friends visiting from Sherman Oklahoma City and Texas plus travels to Dallas Wewoka Guthrie and Denver. Births illnesses and PTA conventions are noted along with several business trips and homecomings among Ada residents.
Former Soviet intelligence officer Walter G. Krivitsky testified before the Dies committee that the 1936-37 purge in Russia killed about 35,000 officers and sent hundreds of thousands to imprisonment or exile, with millions more to concentration camps, as he described his break with Stalin during the climactic purge years.
The account recalls Krivitsky born Samuel Ginsberg in 189, claims the official Soviet government name Krivitsky since 1519, and notes military intelligence service starting in 1926 with work noted in the period 1921 to 1923 in the Red Army general staff.
A 60-ton crane crashed into turbine No. 3 at the Grand River dam project in Disney injuring four and killing George L. Roberts, signal man. Operators and workers suffered burns and injuries as concrete and turbine sections were damaged. Officials say repairs may require returning turbine parts to the factory, possibly delaying the $20,000,000 project.
In New Orleans on October 11 dissension rose within the old Huey P. Long regime as citizen groups mobilized against graft. About 5,000 protesters gathered in front of the criminal court, boos greeted Gov. Earl K. Long, and calls demanded District Attorney Charles A. Byrne’s removal. Seven grand jurors accused Byrne of hampering the inquiry by shielding suspects. two jurors were arrested for contempt and dismissed. Byrne blamed partisan politicians. Lang hurried from Baton Rouge to respond, while former Long aides face indictments.
A W Jack extension economist says the harvest of food fibre and feed plus carryover in the government granary offers enough supply to carry the United States through the present emergency. He notes some products like sugar had distribution issues but are being corrected and expects firmer demand as the war continues, with farm prices rising modestly and farm supplies likely to follow. Farmers should buy carefully to maintain living standards and reduce debt while awaiting greater returns from invested capital.
Southern teams face a pivotal week in 1989 football as Duke, Alabama, LSU, Mississippi State, and Vanderbilt posted notable wins over northern rivals. The piece notes Georgia Tech and Furman surprising Army and Navy, with remaining matchups including Tulane, Rice, Texas A and M, Notre Dame, and Texas Christian all shaping the prestige of southern football.
Oil industry sources predict generally higher crude prices before year end with regional markup activity in Pennsylvania Illinois Michigan Louisiana and Texas. Canadian demand climbs while U S construction gains drive refinery upgrades including a Baton Rouge plant expansion and a Ponca City thermal cracking project.
In Chattanooga Tenn Oct 11 Chancellor J Lon Foust ruled that a second cup of coffee would not end 52 years of marriage. Lewis Thomas Lee 75 sought divorce claiming his ten year old wife denied morning coffee. Mrs Lee answered with charges of minor cruelties as the couple noted they reared eight children and did a good job of it.
Nebraska's Cornhuskers, now a top national and Big Six program, anticipate a simple assignment when they renew the rivalry with Iowa State. The Cyclones, following limited losses and a depleted backfield, aim to challenge despite Nebraska's favored status. Jim Yeager asserts Iowa State will offer no breather, citing strong spirit and capacity.
Opal Lucille Edwards aged 16 of Lawrence died October 1 at 8 43 pm at home. Funeral services were held October 7 at 10 am from the Penipoestel church at 7th and Cherry with Rev Lonnie Smith officiating. Interment in Rosedale Cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs A Edwards and a brother Merle Edwards.
An amnesia victim found in Salt Lake City was declared today by Albert H. Rogers head of the Salt Lake police bureau of identification to answer unequivocably the description of Gilbert Kendrix Jr. Albuquerque New Mexico financier who disappeared last Friday.
German sources say Berlin sees no conflict in war aims between Premier Daladier and German security and peace guarantees. They fault Britain France alliance, warn against British French wedge. Daladier’s vaguer speech compared to Hitler, but Germans insist on end to interference and continue to seek security and peaceful borders.
Civilians flood Helsinki and Viipuri amid war tensions with Russia as a Moscow delegation meets Soviet leaders for talks. Government lifts auto ban, gasoline sales resume, and mass exodus continues with schools closed and government free ticket programs aiding displaced residents.
Clarence L. Sizemore 29 will be arraigned on a murder charge for the Sunday night slaying of 59 year old William J. Clark in Ramona. Sizemore surrendered after the shooting at a tavern, saying Clark threatened to kill him. the pistol went off in self defense. The note cites a written statement to officers. A second item reports the University of Oklahoma faculty loan committee granting 23508 to 164 seniors, funded by Lew Wentz foundation and the University. Loans repayable after graduation.
Everett Shaw of Stonewall won the calf roping event in 22 seconds at Madison Square Garden in New York City Tuesday night. Rodeo fans here expect to see him annually in the Firemen rodeo as he also earned honors in a prior August rodeo.
Northwestern football coach Lynn Waldorf tempered expectations after a unidentified loss to Oklahoma. He blamed poor blocking and said the team could rebound to challenge Ohio State, with Bill Dearborn shining in his debut. Ohio State holds a long rivalry edge at Columbus, with series history 11-5 in Buckeyes favor and a 0-0 tie in last year’s clash.
Reported sightings describe a flock of 3000 to 10000 hawks observed around Hominy area. Hunters claim three birds shot down were black hawks with white breasts and about three foot wingspans. Local residents advise caution as the mystery flock draws attention to local farms and fields.
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