29 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1942
Page
1
Civic leaders and the Army recruiting service in Oklahoma plan an Armistice Day program in Ada with Major Eric T. Kelly outlining plans to bring light and heavy equipment for visitors. All 13 Army branches aim to participate to boost interest in recruiting 18 and 19 year olds.
Washington reports updated civil defense guidance on enemy bombs. Director Landis lists jet of water as still strongest means against large and small incendiaries while warning against smothering powders and snuffers. New bomb types include time fuzes explosive charges and incendiary mixes aimed at hindering fire crews.
Chicago reports Santa Claus will deliver toys as planned this Christmas. Toy makers and distributors say war shortages and staff losses have not slowed the pre holiday demand or Santa’s preparations.
A Grand Trunk Western passenger train struck a crowded Detroit Caniff avenue bus today killing nineteen people, many students. Witnesses cited signals functioning before the freight train passed and the bus entered the crossing, with bodies strewn along the tracks and some decapitated or severed limbs.
R A Snead father of Orville Snead of Ada died Wednesday at 3 am at the family home in Rockwall Texas. He was 91. Funeral services set for 10 am Thursday with burial in Rockwall cemetery. Surviving are five sons and two daughters. all except Orville and one son in Seattle live in Texas. A Rockwall merchant, he operated his business until age 86 and remained active until about a year ago.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt toured the London clothing depot of the Women’s Voluntary Services amid her Britain war visit. She viewed sweaters from Paterson New Jersey and counterpanes from Duluth Minnesota bound for refugees evacuees service families and bomb victims, meeting Dowager Marchioness of Reading and others including Mrs. Winston Churchill.
A brief classified item notes enhanced yields on invested funds in Ada News ads. It highlights better value for money on funds tied to local accounts and encourages readers to compare rates offered by nearby financial services.
Former ambassador Joseph C. Grew cautioned at a Books and Authors luncheon against complacent confidence that could lead to war despair. He warned that underestimating Japan, assuming weak cities, and starvation tactics would create dangerous misjudgments in the conflict.
Tampa Florida October 28 Japanese submarine that torpedoed the U S aircraft carrier Wasp was sunk by an American destroyer, survivor Jack H Westbrook 18, quarter master third class aboard the Wasp said. He described hearing torpedoes and seeing the submarine break in two and sink as a destroyer dropped a depth charge. Westbrook jumped into the water and was rescued later.
The state plans to appeal to the state supreme court after losing in district court. Edwin A. Ellinghausen, attorney for the school land commission, said the appeal would challenge a demurrer that dismissed the state's suit. The commission seeks to reinstate a $2,000 deficiency judgment against Corporation Commissioner Ray O. Weems from an old loan.
Dr H H Ogilvie urged civilian bombing protection at a dinner for Oklahoma Clinical Society delegates. He noted the army will fight wars and the federal government cannot supply needed civilian protection materials, citing his role as emergency medical chief for San Antonio and Bexar County Texas.
The 857 mile 6 million dollar pipeline will extend from Longview Texas to Norris City Illinois and onward to Philadelphia and New York. It aims to deliver 300000 barrels daily with 25 pumping stations while prioritizing military and war production needs. Construction runs after the Longview Norris City leg completes in December with first deliveries by June 1.
A 21 year old Broken Arrow Oklahoma youth Tracey Hunsecker Jr was named outstanding Future Farmer of America for the 12 state southern region at the FFA convention He received the American Farmer title and a 150 prize joining fellow Oklahomans Jene Mungle Tommy Moore Lloyd Wright C W Bowman and Howard Watson The award marks the second time an Oklahoman has won regionally John Scott Carnegie was last year’s regional FFA Farmer winner.
Kansas City officials warn beef prices may exceed a 3 per pound ceiling at the American Royal Livestock Show auction, a once a year climax where packers and restaurants bid on top animals. Organizers request leniency from authorities, insisting the event benefits the exhibition.
Soviet dispatches report a successful Red Army counter attack on the Caucasus front near Tuapse forcing German troops to retreat after a fierce engagement. In Stalingrad the German onslaught incurred heavy losses while Russian lines held as relief offensives pressed along the flank.
CAIRO Egypt Oct 28 A Hooker Oklahoma flier Second Lieut Robert L Metcalf was credited today with shooting down an Italian fighter in the El Alamein air battles over North Africa He fought Monday alongside Capt Thomas W Clark and Lieut Roy E Whittaker who also felled an Axis plane General Lewis H Brereton praised the pilots for their guts and tireless energy noting German pilots’ reduced effectiveness this theater since last year.
U S Navy reports very heavy Japanese casualties on Guadalcanal as land fighting continues near Henderson air field. American forces repulse several night enemy thrusts while naval actions sink two Japanese destroyers and damage a battleship and cruiser.
Screen star Clark Gable receives second lieutenant commission at an officer candidate school graduation in Miami Beach. He speaks to the 2 500 graduates urging the nation to multiply its effort to win the war.
Two Kelly Field pilots died when their twin engine advanced training aircraft crashed two miles from Ingram. The field announced the deaths today and noted the accident occurred during training operations.
United States casualties announced thus far in the war total 47,463 killed, wounded and missing. Navy, marine and coast guard losses were 4,453 killed, 1,593 wounded and 9,768 missing. Army counts showed 1,016 killed, 1,461 wounded, 611 missing and 61 prisoners of war.
East Central district teachers gather in Ada on Thursday for the Oklahoma Education Association opening sessions. The administration banquet at Knight Hall features Horace Northcott and Robert Kerr as guests. Kerr will speak at the general session, with Kaiser and district leaders also on the program.
Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce announces it will not hold the usual Wednesday night meeting this week. President A. P. Stanley says the Jaycees will meet next Wednesday night.
Oklahoma tax commission named W. N. Stahl of Perry to replace C. D. Lacy as automobile tag agent at Perry. J. D. Dion announced the appointment yesterday.
London dispatch reports Archbishop William Temple, a liberal voice in Britain, pushing for social reform toward equal opportunity and reduced profits for capital. The piece notes Temple’s Labor ties and influence on postwar transatlantic friendship amid a broader wartime social upheaval.
British and Allied forces press the first major armored clash against Rommel in North Africa. Reports say Axis tank losses are rising while Allied air and artillery pressure intensifies as the Eighth Army advances along the El Alamein line.
Naval construction positions are growing with new openings. Lowered physical standards allow qualified men not in peak shape to enlist. Yeoman J. W. Barber, Navy recruiter from Ardmore, says openings are current but can close anytime. He will be in Ada Thursday to answer enlistment questions and advise future sailors. Men with Army induction orders may still join the Navy before reporting, but once they report, Navy access ends.
There were several reasons the St Leonard grade school football team failed to meet St Joseph Academy of Suburbar La Grance. The captain’s mother planned a ride, a starter’s car refused to start, the coach left town, the right tackle’s father’s car was in repairs, parents avoided extra mileage, and the squad lacked enough bikes.
A quirky note cites the pessimist as failing to solve global issues by mere flying around them. It hints at a humorous take on problem solving and perspective without concrete actions.
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