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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
4
Ada Oklahoma historic weekly paper catalog info from 1910s issues. Publication history notes name changes and consolidations with the Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada Star-Democrat. Includes publication frequency Thursday and mailing details on pre-1912 to 1919 era.
The text traces how primitive societies evolve from loose leadership to formal law and how power concentrates, yielding tyranny. It argues cycles of expansion and reform recur as leaders gain power, and that individuals seek freedom while some demand government help during economic hardship, repeating the sunward drive of humanity.
A Norman audience hears Raymond Fields and Dr. Oliver E. Bensor argue that war depends on outside forces rather than national choice. The piece urges keeping citizens from European troubles, warns against overreaching rights, and notes debates on embargoes and peaceable conduct.
Sunday School lesson notes Jesus Sermon on the Mount as a concise teaching to a small audience. It contrasts worldly power with heavenly blessing, emphasizes humility love sacrifice and unselfishness. Citizens of the Kingdom are salt and light guiding good works for God’s glory.
American policy advocates firm protection of the United States and allied states. Two air bases begin on Kodiak Island and another near San Juan Puerto Rico. Islands in the Pacific are being populated by government funded residents to assert American territory. Fueling stations and shops will aid naval and air forces, with submarine bases funded from a 63 million dollar congressional appropriation. The aim is readiness for defense if invasion threatens any land or territorial waters.
The Wright brothers first flight craft now rests in Kensington England. Americans fear a German raid may destroy it and want it returned to the United States. The Smithsonian is blamed for sending it to Europe. The piece notes its age and calls the move a mistake.
The Dies committee announces it will ask the House for ample funds to extend its investigation of American activities for another year. It cites hundreds of leads tied to national defense and says it has vital information that cannot be developed without more time and money. The panel, led by Rep. Dies of Texas, was extended last winter and already approved for 125 006 dollars.
Atlantic City hears leaders describe pedestrians as spoiled and pampered and urge drastic steps to enforce traffic laws. Denver safety chief Guthoer and W A Van Duzer diagnose high accident risk among city pedestrians, while a Oklahoma City driver initiative ties pay to accident avoidance.
Governor Leon Phillips promised to consolidate state legal departments under the attorney general to save money. The plan faltered as many departments kept their own lawyers, with the attorney general’s staff at 15 aides earning $55,000 yearly while other departments employed about 20 attorneys at $64,900, pushing total bills higher. Three large departments were exempted from consolidation, including governor’s counsel over the Red River dam, and Earl Foster, oil conservation department attorney, was noted among remaining legal costs.
The capitol payroll reveals salaries for state officials by town and amount, led by Attorney General Williamson at $4,800 and others up to $6,600 for the Corporation Commission’s Fossier in Sapulpa. Names include Rendell, Cobb, Hansen, Dudley, Lattimore, Pullen, Watts, Johnson, Reeves, Holloway, Hill, Poe, Weaver, Ford, Rixon, Coe, Hatchett, Huser, Snow, Wesen, Sweet, Waynoka, Peterson, Hippen, Story, Reid, Green, Gordon, Hamill, Jones, Herr, Cook, Stinehoeum, Addington. The piece notes Keir Addington’s move from welfare board director to head of a sales division at E. W. Marland Oil Co and comments on freezing timelines compared to past hiring.
The supreme army command said today the same submarine that sank the British battleship Royal Oak also torpedoed the battle cruiser Repulse, putting her out of commission after reaching German waters. Repulse, commissioned in 1916 and rebuilt in 1936, displaces 22,000 tons with a crew of 1,181 to 1,205. The British admiralty refused to comment on the German claim.
Topeka reports state corporation commission hearing on intrastate petroleum rates. Hutchinson truck operator Kelley testified profitability suffers under rail cuts. Carriers claim rates discriminatory while railroads defend the lowered schedules as fair and necessary to maintain tonnage.
Jersey City October 17 Miss Maric Hollis of North Hollywood Calif returned from Europe after three years and declined opinion on Hitler. She said she danced for applause and was offered flowers at events including a theater appearance and a private party. She noted when asked to do anything in Germany you just do it.
The White House announced the resignation of Elmer F. Andrews as wage-hour administrator effective yesterday. Colonel Philip Fleming of the Army Engineers will be detailed to the labor secretary and assign to the wage-hour program, with congressional changes sought to authorize his ultimate responsibility while remaining subordinate temporarily.
Crude oil production in the United States rose by 259,510 barrels daily to 3,635,549 for the week ended Oct 14, per the Oil and Gas Journal. Illinois and Michigan fell, while Oklahoma, East Texas, Texas, Louisiana, California, Kansas and eastern fields all posted gains. Estimated daily average output for the week ending Oct 14 is compared with the prior week.
Kay Johnson of Montgomery Ward explains that modern storekeeping requires planning six months to a year ahead. Advance buying lowers prices, and Ward Week sale begins October 18 with new overcoats and bathing suits planned months in advance to offer better values to shoppers.
Police Chief Fred Streeter reported six Oklahoma City residents arrested Sunday for selling Communist literature without peddlers licenses were released without bond after failing to appear for trial. Names listed include Mrs Barth and Mrs Schmidt, with ages in the 20s. Price Gentry is being returned from Granite reformatory with a forgery charge. Clyde Kaiser said Joe Porter helped locate Gentry.
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