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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1932
Page
1
War prep continues in the Chaco between Paraguay and Bolivia with mobilization after congress approved enlistment. Neutral powers seek arbitration but have received no concessions. Bolivians back a 60 year boundary claim to the Paraguay river amid rising tensions.
In Asuncion hundreds of Taraguayan youths surged toward army headquarters to enlist after congress authorized mobilization. Thousands of troops were moved from barracks and civilian crowds cheered President Girelari as Paraguay vows to defend the country amid Bolivian assaults on Fort Bouqueron and other Chaco forts. The foreign minister sent a note to the League of Nations accusing Bolivia of hostile acts and violating the league covenant.
County Superintendent James W. Huff reports a busy mid summer as tentative budgets are prepared for many districts' summer terms. Three rural schools skip summer session this year while Cedar Grove delays until September and McCall's Chapel used full term last year. Excise board approved estimates cover most summer term expenses. Two Black teachers candidates sat for certificates and will be graded in Oklahoma City.
Chess C. Roberts defeats A. A. Caldwell by 45 votes in a recount for county commissioner district one. Final tally shows Roberts 2147 Caldwell 2102 with minor precinct changes totaling small gains and losses for both. outcome preserves Roberts nomination in a tight 1932 county race.
Veterans of the Bonus Expeditionary Force will evacuate their Johnstown camp by noon tomorrow. Mayor Eddie McCloskey and leaders urged them to return home peacefully, praising Walter Waters and denouncing Chief of Staff Doak Carter who has resigned. Government tents from Washington will be sent back with thanks, and transportation home will be arranged.
In Pontotoc county the official runoff totals for July 26 omitted Lula Davis's Lula 117 votes and Hall 48. The revised figures show J B Davis 1 258 to Hall 982, a 276 vote majority for Davis in the district three race for the county board.
A. E. Austeile of Ada sustained multiple broken ribs and severe bruises in a collision on Stonewall highway around 9 PM Saturday. His son had minor cuts while two other occupants escaped injury as the car rolled over embankments near the railroad bridge on highway 48. They left Breco hospital Sunday morning.
Washington reports the weary bonus expedition attempts to split into state based camps in 48 states. Walter Waters says a national camp cannot be formed and eager veterans in Maryland near Baltimore begin evacuation plans while Doak Carter assures Pennsylvania camps will remain staffed.
Jailer Bill Condren thwarted a jail escape at the county jail atop the courthouse after a three minute struggle with five prisoners. Condren was injured by a knife stab as inmates rushed the door but the attempt failed and the fugitives returned to their cells. Police were alerted but deputies arrived only as a precaution.
Charles Horan, 58, found wounded near Whitesboro road after a shooting affray. He says Cody Connors, 17, neighbor, shot him during a late night whisky visit with his son. Horan was taken to Poteau hospital in serious condition. Connors sought on assault with intent to kill charges.
Attorney General Kine ruled that all county election board members should be appointed by the state election board with one appointee from each county commissioner district. Party committees should name a single candidate per seat, vacancies filled after further county recommendations.
The month opens with temperatures near 100 degrees as July ends, with daytime heat peaking at 100 and nights hovering around 80. Occasional clouds and a few sprinkles offer brief relief, while parched fields await a thorough soaking.
Washington reports July deficit of 263 million dollars in the first month of the 1933 fiscal year. Receipts totaled 87.8 million while outlays reached 351.1 million, with 100 million of the deficit from the adjusted service certificate fund for World War veterans. Expenditures rose 30 million from July 1931, while receipts fell about 32 million from last year.
Berlin Aug 2 UP The German republic faces a Bismarcklike crisis after Sundays election with General von Schleicher as iron chancellor and Franz von Papen backing the cabinet. The premier warned swift action against rioters and said the government would rule without party support, challenging Reichstag to unseat them. Dr Franz Bracht warned that swift retribution would follow offenders.
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a month end drop of 66,093 barrels per day in U S crude oil production to 2,131,666 barrels. Oklahoma lead declines from 455,920 to 393,815 barrels as Texas and California show mixed changes amid curtailment and proration laws.
State Auditor Frank Carter told Rep. Eugene Kerr that non ad valorem revenue for the current fiscal year will total about 5 million dollars. Last year's non ad valorem take was 4,549,964, far under board estimates by more than 5.5 million dollars. Carter expects roughly 500,000 more from gross production tax this year, while income tax projections were far too high.
Denver August 2 UP The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conspiracy conviction of Dorie Parnell and Gordon Hayes for operating a still in Tillman County Oklahoma. The court ruled the trial was free of prejudicial error and officials were alleged to have provided protection.
Des Moines Aug 2 4 Farmers in the middlewest plan a strike or farmers holiday starting August 15 to raise produce prices above cost of production by abstaining from selling and buying for at least 30 days Milo Reno president of the National Farmers Holiday Association said half a million midwest farmers have signed pledges to join.
At Idabel Oklahoma county, commissioners ordered drastic salary cuts for deputy officers, with some positions eliminated. Agricultural demonstration agents cap set at 50 dollars monthly, the county engineer kept at 2000 dollars yearly, and county commissioners raised their pay by about a quarter. Health department was effectively abolished, drawing backlash over self-interest amid restructuring.
The Fort Worth and Denver railroad sues W. J. McFarland, Stephens County truck operator, for 61401 claiming a truck damaged an underpass at OK lainton Texas on August 3, 1939. The block caused a train wreck killing one person and injuring several. railroad seeks recovery for damages and passenger injuries and repairs.
A recount of Caddo county votes for the Harry Jolly and John Pugh race for the Democratic nomination for state senator began in Anadarko. It followed a board order due to incumbent Jolly who trailed by 18 votes on official returns.
J C Simmons a former Seminole police sergeant was jailed in Agra for questioning in the $796 July 18 Bank of Agra robbery. He was identified by bank president C J Alden as one of three men. Maxey Pollock Jones confirmed recognition. Burns denied meeting the suspect.
Ada national guardsmen head to Fort Sill for the annual encampment with 95 soldiers and six officers in Ada unit. Battery F will send 64 men and four officers while the Ada band brings 31 musicians and one officer. Lieut John Fleet accompanies the Ada group. Major F J Schreiber conducts band drills and a Glenwood park concert.
National guardsmen arrested 14 employees of the Marshall Oil Co. yesterday for alleged violation of proration rules and turning on wells ordered closed. They were released today with warnings to stay off the lease after Lieut. Col. Ciro J. Murray said no property was destroyed and no charges would be filed.
Pi Presidents and other officials from the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma A and M College, and six state teachers colleges conferred with Governor Murray's economy committee to study possible cuts in governmental expenses totaling ten million dollars biennially. With per capita costs at state institutions already trimmed, the likely large reduction would target school budgets.
Local readers report strong value from ads and classifieds, noting clear returns on investment through targeted placements. Businesses praise affordable rates, measurable inquiries, and sustained exposure across print and digital channels.
Albany July 30 Roosevelt launched his presidential bid asserting the core issue is economic relief and pledging to push beer legalization in the next Congress. He criticized Republican policy, urged deficits to end, and backed graduated income and wealth taxes while expanding trade to ease foreign debt.
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