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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1941
Page
6
Oklahoma City September 3 Oklahoma safety commissioner Walter Johnson ordered driving examinations for about 15000 to 20000 physically handicapped and older drivers for 1942 licenses. Exemptions apply to renewals with notice of examiner visits. vision and traffic handling cited as main failure causes.
The industry heads into the final quarter with transport, pricing, and government control uncertainties. A 1,530 mile Texas Illinois pipeline to New Jersey and Philadelphia refineries aims to ease tanker shortages. its completion could carry 250 000 barrels daily. Oil output rose to 3 990 270 barrels weekly with only Kansas and California down. Mexico ties gain interest after Avila Camacho's congress message.
Pa whuska Oklahoma September 3 the first round in the test of the new statute giving the state board of education power to fix school bus transportation districts has been won by the state. Judge Hugh C Jones dissolved a temporary restraining order against the board and set a hearing for next Tuesday. Elmer Petrie county superintendent was ordered to refrain from issuing transfers for western Osage county pupils to attend Ponca City or Ralston. The board placed the area in the Ralston and Ponca City districts but Burbank school protested claiming pupils belong to its district.
The UT medical faculty adopted a policy at a closed meeting urging greater student involvement in school affairs. The plan will likely be forwarded to the university board of regents for final approval.
A trade agreement reduces import duties by 25 percent between the United States and Brazil, boosting the sale of American shirts in Brazilian markets.
The London press reports an accusation in Edinburgh that Colonel J T C Moore Brabazon hinted the Iman and Russian armies might exterminate each other to leave Britain dominant in Europe. The piece notes Britain’s alliance with Russia and the broader debate on Europe’s domination and war origins.
In Brooklyn federal court sixteen youthful alleged spies faced trial as three more plea d defendants admitted guilt. The pleas raised total admissions to seventeen with earlier defendants adding to the espionage case alongside two count charges.
In Indianapolis a three year old boy named Clarence Goodyear Jr. slipped into a 35 foot dry well in his yard. Deputies Albert Sosebrock and James Martin explained the danger and lowered a rope to the child. He followed directions, looped the rope under his arms, and was pulled to safety.
In Columbus William Sedoruk helped push a stalled car and received a brain concussion cuts and bruises. He said a man asked for help then a bumper guard clash led to an argument during which he was struck on the nose. Hospital staff report his condition fair.
Denver citizen Walter Crow, 69, had been resting in hospital for three days with a cold when he went outside. He stepped into sunlight, breathed fresh air, and stumbled down the steps, breaking his hip.
About 5 500 employees of Cities Service Oil, Cities Service Gas, and Empire Pipeline will receive a 5 percent wage raise. President H R Straight announced the hike, which covers nearly all staff except workers at the East Chicago refinery where adjustments have already been made.
The longest non stop passenger run of any railroad in the United States travels 324.5 miles between Salt Lake City Utah and Caliente Nevada setting a nationwide endurance benchmark for rail travel.
President Roosevelt names a five man American mission led by W Averell Harriman to travel to Moscow to discuss material aid for the Soviet Union. The team includes generals Burks and Brett and Admiral Standley with nine technicians, no departure date announced. The mission will join a British delegation led by Lord Beaverbrook for talks with Soviet officials on munition supplies and raw materials.
Army aims to create a standardized MP corps with about 5 000 men, chosen from troops, trained at posts and camps. Major General Gullion to head curriculum development for uniform instruction and potential teaching staff. MPs will handle traffic, manage prisoners, and may be required to fight in war with equal pay to other soldiers.
The article describes MP duties and code of conduct for soldiers, noting several battalions and their postings. The 518th MP Battalion is assigned to Fort Jay New York harbor. Other units include the 701st at Fort Snelling and a 570 strong 703rd in Arlington Virginia. Additional MP companies guard arsenals at Edgewood Aberdeen Rock Island and Boulder Dam protection duties.
Anderson-Pritchard Oil plans to request a 4000 barrel daily increase for the Cement field in Caddo county at the Friday market demand hearing before the corporation commission. The pool was allowed 9500 barrels daily through August as the Cyril refinery's reopened pipeline moves 3000 barrels daily to the Magnolia pipeline.
The article discusses warned dangers of northern encirclement seen by Japan as a matter of state import. It cites Yomiuri reporting U S Rear Admiral Turner urging Japan to show goodwill and notes a hardening U S public opinion against Japan after actions in French Indochina.
Ada Chamber of Commerce secretary Milton Keating will travel to Missouri early Thursday with S H Moore to confer with company officials about plans for the Cudahy Packing cheese and poultry plant in Ada. They will review drafted plans at the conference and report back.
Two air task forces mobilize forces to back Third Army and Second Army in the September Louisiana war games. Maj General Dargue and Major General Harmon command bomber and fighter units from multiple fields to test coordinated air support for ground troops in forests and swamplands near the Mississippi line.
Senator LaFollette denounces the revenue bill as a vicious assault on taxpayers and urges rejection. Clark and others oppose the measure, criticizing a lowered exemption proposal. Connally files a minority report opposing the community property ban on income splitting, arguing it is unfair and could delay passage.
Governor Phillips says GRDA board members will meet public works administrator John M. Carmody in Washington likely Sept 15 or 16. James A. Rinehart, awaiting Senate approval as GRDA general manager and counsel, will join as many board members as possible.
Rep. Wesley Disney reported from Oklahoma that a strong majority favors Roosevelt’s foreign policy with no sentiment for war. He said Oklahoma’s views align with the East on aid to Britain, less enthusiasm for aid to Russia, and criticism of slow defense buildup. He expects the administration to speed up defense steps.
Truman Bohannon charged with assault with a deadly weapon. He allegedly cut Cotton Willoughby during a fight at a night club near Ada. Bohannon will have a preliminary hearing September 9 at 10 a.m. after failing to post a $5,000 bond and remaining in county jail.
An Ada News classified item highlights improved value for money in vested ads offering higher returns. It emphasizes better visibility for sellers and buyers through enhanced ad placement and longer display periods in the classifieds section.
Commissioner Landis announced the 1941 World Series will open October 1 at Yankee Stadium with a single one day layoff between Games six and seven if seven games are needed. The schedule routes Games 1 and 2 to Yankee Stadium and Games 3–5 to the NL park, with travel rests adjusted for St Louis or other teams as pennant winner.
Oklahoma Democrat Senator Josh Lee faced hurdles at the State Department in getting a passport to lead a delegation to a Pan American highway conference in Mexico City. Guards did not recognize him until his identity was verified, and a birth certificate was requested though unavailable. His wife in Alabama sought documents recording his birth.
Gwinda Jo Chambers infant died Tuesday night at 11 30 in a local hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 pm at Old Midland cemetery near Vanoss with Smith Funeral Home in charge. Survived by parents Charles W. and Mrs. Chambers of Vanoss.
Harvey H. Hendrex, 80, died at his home in Roff on Wednesday morning. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Roff Baptist Church with Rev. Wright officiating. Surviving are his widow Sarah Hendrex, three daughters Mrs. George Mulder of Las Vegas Nevada Mrs. George Cooper of Medicine Park and Mrs. Joe Norman of Corpus Christi Texas, two sons H L Hendrex of Maud and J H Hendrex of Roff a sister Mrs W H Askew of Ft Worth.
Berlin reports fashion leaders pushed straw shoes to create demand but wartime rationing caps leather shoes at two pairs per person yearly. Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung notes 30 manufacturers can only churn 2,500 to 3,000 pairs a month, insufficient as sales evaporate in weeks. Prison labor contributes minimal output.
Jerry Folsom of Washington DC arrived Tuesday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Folsom at 715 South Johnston.
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