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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News reflects on Harry Daugherty, his role with Harding, and the Teapot Dome era. It weighs Britain’s unpreparedness, Churchill’s windfall, and Russia’s stance, plus local notes on cinema in Nashville and Spani sh language education. It ends with reflections on newspaper writing and public life.
Ruth Millett argues housewives tighten budgets as food prices rise. Price-conscious shoppers compare brands, study ads, and craft low-cost menus. The trend boosts home economy and may empower women while reshaping daily homemaking and priorities.
Oklahoma City October 13 The state election board voted two to one to replace Joe Bryan of Ada as secretary of Pontotoc county election board with Joe Beck of Ada The move gained Governor Phillips sanction and followed a split with J William Cordell senate secretary
East Central State College will host a government authorized shop to train 120 sheet metal workers. Open to men 18 to 50 who are U.S. citizens, the program will operate up to three shifts in a 40 man shop in the old gym, with kickoff near semester end and half the slots filled from WPA rolls.
County Attorney Si Freeman said he is studying statutes to sue Sheriff Kaiser and other county officials to recover more than 6500 dollars charged in state audits. Kaiser alone faces about 5898 dollars in the past three terms, with 119 dollars from 1939 41 and 9 45 dollars for mileage approved by the office. Wadlington, county attorney then, says he checked reports but was away when the 9 45 item was approved.
A long list of field officers from second lieutenants to major generals have been relieved since the Louisiana war games. The Army aims to revitalize leadership as morale concerns rise. General Marshall notes the shakeup targets officers deemed unable to maintain discipline and troop handling, with many removals falling on national guard and reserve officers.
Oklahoma City reports a new selective service plan giving inductees 30 days to settle civilian affairs after final physicals before army induction. The plan starts January, with December 1 inductees examined November 10 and 12, then allowed to return home until December 1. it does not affect those called next month.
The Justice Department asked for dismissal of indictments against Grover Cleveland Bergdoll and others, signaling possible early release from Fort Leavenworth. The move follows a parole request and concerns about pending charges under the 1917 selective service act. Bergdoll serves seven and a half years for desertion and draft evasion.
The Canadian government is constructing an aerial highway of radio beacons spanning across the continent from Newfoundland to Alaska. Beacons are placed about 250 miles apart to guide planes crossing the United States in emergencies.
Governor Phillips issued eleven clemency orders today affecting four life-term inmates and several with 95 day leaves. Notable actions include release on parole for one inmate and pardons or leaves of absence for others from multiple counties including Tulsa, Woods, Atoka, and Okmulgee.
Dr M V Veldee of the national institute of health reports success using bovine serum albumin in human transfusion trials. He notes crystalline bovine albumin can be isolated cheaply and closely matches human protein, supporting potential substitutions with therapeutic value.
The Supreme Court weighs if editorial comment on verdicts pending new trials or probation is contempt and what standard protects litigants and judicial independence. Times argues verdict ends trial and real and present danger must be shown. Los Angeles Times faces contempt over editorials after jury verdicts and before sentencing.
Washington officials warn the simplified 1941 income tax form may mislead many taxpayers. Treasury experts say the optional method could cause overpayments or underpayments due to last day status rules and rigid credits. The issue highlights potential unfairness for changes in marital status and dependents late in the year.
An army observation plane with three crew members disappeared after departing from Fort Bliss New Mexico. Search teams from the 120th Observation Squadron scoured the desert while authorities planned to deploy horse troops and jeeps to widen the field. The missing crew included Second Lieut Willis Hunt, Second Lieut Caesar Kaiser, and Sgt Richard Lauck.
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