Flowers of Sympathy Sent to Noted Kidnapper on Trial
A Denison Herald column questions a young woman who sent flowers to Harvey Bailey during his Oklahoma City kidnapping trial. It argues sympathy is virtuous but unsettling when directed at criminals, noting victims' families and urging restraint amid sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bailey
Oklahoma City
Charles Urschel
Bailey
Texas
Kansas City
Chicago
Denison Herald
Mark Twain
Puddin’ Head Wilson
Oklahoma bolting in politics and local parks praised
The piece discusses party bolting in Oklahoma, cafe signs, and delegates, then lauds Byrd's Mill park development and Ada community pride. It notes fingerprinting evolution, cites Mark Twain on criminal pursuit, and reflects on progress from past centuries to present.
Hitler Alarms World as Germany Withdraws From Key Bodies
The article condemns Hitler's withdrawal from the disarmament conference and the League of Nations, warns of looming war, and notes his promotion of force over negotiation. It contrasts his stance with prior German leadership, highlights Hindenburg's diminished role, and mentions rising Jewish Arab tensions in Palestine and a Philadelphia raid on the Khaki Shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Germany
League of Nations
First Foreign Missionaries and Early Expansion of Gospel
The lesson recounts Jesus command to preach to all nations, tracing the spread from Philip and Peter to Barnabas and Paul. It covers the Antioch church's growth, Gentile inclusion, and the missions from Cyprus to Perga, Lystra, and Derbe, ending with their return to Antioch and the broader impact on world Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Phillip
Cornelius
Peter
Barnabas
Paul
Antioch
Asia Minor
Jerusalem
Roman Empire
Antioch Church
Cyprus
Tarsus
Sergius Paulus
Perga
Pisidia
Iconium
Lystra
Derbe
Behind the Scenes in Washington on Ickes Public Works
Willis Thornton notes the Ickes led Public Works Administration fights for honesty as the NRA rolls out large projects. He contrasts The Little Green House on K Street with Blue Eagle symbolism and praises Ickes for rejecting his son Wilmarth as a bidder. Roosevelt eyes works from the White House as streets are widened and the NRA program expands. Union musicians at the AFL convention received pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green House
K Street
Harry M. Daugherty
Jesse Smith
Harding
Harold Lockes
Secretary of the Interior
Ickes
Public Works Administration
Washington
Wilmarth
Albert B. Fall
Roosevelt
NRA Public Works
White House
New Commerce Building
NRA
Main Street
A. F. of L
NEA Service, Inc
Kathryn Kelly and mother begin prison terms in Memphis
Kathryn Kelly and her mother Mrs. R G Shannon depart Oklahoma City for separate sentences after pleading life terms for involvement in the Charles Urschel kidnapping. Kathryn vows to be a model prisoner while expressing affection for husband George Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
George
Kelly
Kathryn Kelly
Cincinnati
R. G. Shannon
Desperado
Charles F. Urschel
Oklahoma City
Shelby County
Mrs. Shannon
Kathryn
Murray Loses Round With Land Board
In a tense meeting the governor warned that sentiment pushing action in violation of law cannot be aided further. He handed the issue back to the board and walked out, saying he would leave it to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
South Carolina
Murray
Oklahoma City
State School Land Commission
R. D. McManus
J. L. Carpenter
Glenn O. Youns
Sapulpa
Carpenter
Workers Now in Barracks at Wintersmith Park
Civilian conservation corps members relocated from tents to barracks at Wintersmith Park. They will work on road and camp improvements for months, with 40 workers currently on site and more arriving later in October. Architects and engineers from the national park service assist in planning. Lake levels fluctuated after rain as draining resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Conservation Corps
Wintersmith Park
Youn
Willontinue
C. Co. Co
Charles E. Krueger
National Park Service
D. W. Shuhart
George E. Toler
Robert Ferguson
Casper
Wyoming
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