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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
4
The Ada Evening News discusses Oklahoma drunken driving prosecutions. It cites El Reno American observations on county court juries freeing defendants who had consumed whiskey and driven recklessly. The piece notes juror reluctance to convict, legislative changes, and the impact on highway deaths.
A sermon for International Temperance Sunday argues that war and hunger worsen temperance issues. It cites Deuteronomy Isaiah Habakkuk and notes alcohol's historic harm. The speaker links public welfare to personal virtue and urges a national effort to oppose greed and vice.
The article discusses historic conquerors from Alexander to Hitler, noting the durability of modern weaponry and the challenges of long term rule. It cites Nazi setbacks in Norway and the Atlantic raid, plus assumptions about German radio outposts and the need to hunt them down, ending with a local oddity about an old necktie repair.
The text laments Britain’s wartime strategy and empire strain while arguing for changes in federal aid distribution. It critiques Britain’s handling of supplies, Western Front delays, and support to Russia, Iraq, and Iran, then discusses domestic aid per capita and tariffing for cotton products as a path to prosperity. It references MacDonald, Chamberlain, and broader imperial decline concerns.
Representative Cole urged creating one government body after the current emergency to coordinate petroleum affairs. He suggested housing it in the bureau of mines or another agency to centralize data for Congress while preserving states’ rights. The speech at the Independent Petroleum Association of America highlighted federal and state roles and praised Roosevelt on the interstate compact area. Frank Buttram urged a proper price for crude oil.
Dr. Arafulfo Arias, Panama’s deposed president, left the country by Pan-American Airways en route to Nicaragua, with Costa Rica as a potential interim stop. The exile move followed his return from Cuba after the Oct 9 coup, approved by the new regime which had promised freedom if he left. The de facto government reversed a last decision by Arias to arm ships under Panama’s flag against raiders, many of which are U S owned and sail to Britain and its empire.
Air Raid Warden duties include enforcing blackouts directing shelter detecting gas fires and giving first aid. Bomb Squad removes and detonates bombs with trained officers. Auxiliary Police enforce light and traffic restrictions guard docks and bridges prevent looting aid protection. Both women and men invited.
A historic notice lists wartime civil service jobs including Nurse's Aide and visiting nurse duties in hospitals and public health, Messenger services for communications, Driver Corps for casualty clearing stations, and Coordinating Transport control. Women and youth ages 15 to 21 urged to apply for various corps.
Borger Texas Oct 21 UP a man known here as T H Cole returns to Lou isiana state prison to serve the remainder of a 14 year sentence as an accomplice in a 1914 Logansport bank robbery after escaping 25 years ago Cole who earlier used the name H Johnson said he hoped to make retribution and then rebuild his life He was on parole attempts before an escape and later worked in oil fields Tulsa police Four months in the 1920s He ran a liquor store his wife unaware of his past Gov Coke Stevenson ordered extradition with prison guard captain R W Micheltre to accompany him.
Oklahoma's traffic fatalities rose as two deaths were reported by the State Department of Public Safety. The year total reached 423 with 40 deaths in Oklahoma for the year to date, compared with 384 and 37 at the same point in 1940. The victims were Ira Jefferson Bishop, 76, of Roff, and Bill Turner, 59, of Hennessey, in two separate crashes.
More than 500 volunteer workers arrived in Oklahoma City for a regional Boy Scouts of America convention. Dr. James E. West chief scout executive from New York was to be an honor guest and speaker with Scout leaders from Oklahoma's 13 councils attending. Homer R. Mitchell of Dallas served as regional chairman and presided.
London reports heavy RAF bombing of Bremen Wilhelmshaven and Emden last night resuming operations after weather gaps. Nine British bombers missing. attacks described as strong with several minor raids elsewhere as bomber force eight.
The Pontotoc County Historical Society opened its fall season with Ada attorney George W Burris presenting a comprehensive review of Old Stonewall now Frisco. The speaker, born near the town, connected with its history and people, announcing winter and spring programs featuring local historians and topics on Chickasaw history and early law.
Thousands of Canadian troops plus American volunteers arrive in Britain after crossing the Atlantic under Royal Navy escort. Armored units and the largest Canadian trained air force contingent yet to go overseas form the core, with American Eagle squadron volunteers and Polish unit prospects among the arrivals.
Miss Mary I Barber of Battle Creek Michigan, president of the American Dietetic Association, told St Louis nutrition experts that food can win the war and develop a superior American people. She said the nation starts a coordinated nutritional program for all 130000000 people at the association's 24th annual meeting opening.
Corp. Fred McAnally of Company E, 179th Infantry learned two fiances married while he was in Louisiana. On a leave trip he went to Tulsa and Lawton, finding another girlfriend in a car with a different boy.
Four railroad unions with 900000 members rejected President Roosevelt s emergency board offer to arbitrate the wage dispute with 1260000 organized employes. Five operating brotherhoods representing 360000 also refused arbitration. Oral arguments before the presidential fact finding board began after five weeks of testimony.
Keel laid for the first of four submarine netlayers to be built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula Mississippi. The Monitor named vessel will be about 496 feet long and 69 feet beam as part of a 50 million dollar program.
The Bureau of Mines forecasts the November demand for domestic crude oil at 122.1 million barrels, 4.07 million barrels daily, up 57.1 thousand barrels from October and 13 percent above November 1940. Exports are expected at 3.5 million barrels, vs 3.805 million a year earlier. Domestic motor fuel demand for November is seen at 55.5 million barrels, up 13 percent from November 1940.
Tokyo based Japan Times and Advertiser accuses foreign elements in Thailand of stirring anti Japanese movement. Editorial warns that counter plots could provoke a hostile frontier with French Indochina as Gen. Eiki Tojo's new cabinet weighs foreign reactions to its formation.
Daily crude oil production in the United States rose by 32,975 barrels to 4,117,475 for the week ended Oct. 18, the Oil and Gas Journal reported. Increases occurred in Louisiana, Texas, East Texas, California, Michigan, and Kansas, while Oklahoma and Illinois fell and the Eastern fields held steady.
Pvt. Larry C. Cole of DeRidder Louisiana joined the army and moved from Alexandria to Camp Blanding Florida then Camp Wolters Texas before joining the 45th Infantry Division. His unit was on maneuvers in Louisiana near DeRidder where he had previously worked as a civil engineer on an airport project.
New York October 21. Harry M Warner head of Warner Brothers testified he kept Bioff on friendly terms while fearing bodily harm and a $100000 extortion. He described two bodyguards following his car and confirmed his company paid the defendants to avert strikes and coercion in the trial of Bioff Browne under the anti racketeering act.
Oklahoma Supreme Court issued opinions in multiple cases from pawnee to Tulsa and Oklahoma counties. Reversals include Pauline Oil and Gas versus Abe Fischer and Laug estate matters. several affirmations occur for Schuman versus Frailey Gordon and others. Remands with directions in a few, with orders vacated or remanded.
Washington reports the urgency of arming Russia in quantity and speed dominates White House talks. President Roosevelt returned from Hyde Park to weigh aid plans. Secretary Harriman, recently from Moscow, outlined Soviet needs for arms and war supplies in a series of conferences.
Water-weary Kansas farmers faced fresh destruction as floods swelled along the Smoky Hill Cottonwood and Neosho rivers. Tenants reported cloudbursts dropped up to a foot of rain statewide with high water threatening Salina Emporia Abilene McPherson Council Grove and Junction City where Roy Poland of Geary county was feared drowned while rescuing stock.
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