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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1932
Page
4
Senator Norris accuses Secretary Doak of perjury over party allegiance while Norris defends his self declared Republican stance. The debate touches on GOP fundamentals, policy views and the 1932 road projects and wages.
The piece argues that law underpins order from the family to nations, citing Jesus and Paul on obedience, warns against disrespect for laws and excessive legislation, and notes the need for reform through lawful means. It connects these ideas to contemporary politics, Prohibition debates, and tax reform, urging persistence in good works and civic responsibility.
In Seville on October 26 an unnamed man giving the alias Jean Saul was detained at the American Vice Consul’s request and sent to Madrid for questioning in the Lindbergh baby case. Saul’s incomplete papers, inconsistent statements, and remarks to an anonymous tipster prompted the inquiry. He may hold a French passport, traveled through Genova and Nice, and had little money. The consulate will report to Madrid.
Senator William E. Borah spoke in Nampa Idaho praising former New York Governor Smith for a speech in Newark. He warned that Smith’s criticisms of Democrats over prohibition could split voters and urged respect for differing views on the 18th Amendment.
The Oklahoma state board of equalization discussed a 15 cent per $1000 reduction in ad valorem taxes, funded by income tax receipts under the 1931 law. Officials warned of a $5,014,132 shortfall and proposed adjustments to meet the $14,584,562 revenue need for 1932-33.
New York Oct 26 report from a Wickersham subcommittee on law enforcement details grave police and prosecution errors in the Billings Mooney bombing case. It cites incommunicado arrests, coerced testimony, prejudicial publicity, suppressed evidence, and attempts to block clemency.
Boise City Idaho October 26 Senator William E Borah independent Republican of Idaho said his presidential vote will be determined as issues develop He clarified that he has never indicated how he would vote and commented on a dispatch quoting him saying he would vote for Hoover but would not stump for him
District Judge Lucius Babcock denied Governor Murray’s escheat bid against Traders Compress Co for an oil field in Oklahoma City. The ruling ended without trial on merits and notice of appeal to the Supreme Court was filed. A. C. Hunt’s appointment as receiver was vacated.
Norman Howard of the American Legion leads the Early Bird campaign as Raymond Fields of Guthrie and Ira Cash of Chandler meet Ada World War I veterans. The Ada post already has 79 members for 1933 ahead of the formal drive.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars urged President Hoover to approve immediate cash bonus payments for soldiers and to enact pensions for widows and orphans of World War I veterans. They also called for preservation of disability allowances, based on actions from their 32nd national encampment in Sacramento, California, presented to the White House by Admiral Robert E. Coontz.
The East Central Tigers and Cameron Aggies played to a 0–0 tie as fumbles hampered both sides. East Central led in yardage with 257 yards to Cameron’s 168 and aims to rebound next week against Southeastern Savages.
Governor Murray issues an executive order authorizing the board of affairs to modify a contract with Wilson and Garnett Tulsa auditors so they may complete a check of school land commission records.
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