Kirby Plans Southern Drive Against Roosevelt in Democratic Party
A clash over constitutional critique of FDR erupts as John Henry Kirby claims 50 000 enrollees and 70 percent southern support for a revolt within the Democrats. Senator Thomas counters that Roosevelt respects the courts amid looming Constitution Day events and party speakings.
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Associated Press
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Supreme Court
America
Winter cover crops boost Oklahoma soil health and yields
Irvin Nicholas of the Soil Conservation Service advocates planting Austrian winter peas and hairy vetch in September or October with well firmed seedbeds. Details cover planting methods, seed rates, and benefits like erosion control and moisture conservation. Also reports a Pontotoc county 4-H fair judging and Maxwell community club activities.
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Oklahoma
Irvin Nicholas
Soil Conservation Service
Nichols
Nicholas
Patman predicts bonus bill passage within 30 days
At the 36th annual Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment in New Orleans Representative Wright Patman of Texas told veterans Congress would pass the Patman bonus bill within thirty days after the next session convenes. He outlined how the plan would pay three and a half million World War I veterans and urged continued public focus on the issue. Governor Talmadge praised Huey Long and Louisiana as a strong ally of the poor, invoking Long's legacy as he spoke at the VFW event.
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Bar Association panel to report on New Deal clash
NEA correspondent notes a delayed report by a committee on how New Deal laws affect the Constitution. The group, led by George Pepper, will present to the ABA executive committee November 1 and the general council, with an August 1936 convention final action in view. The report is seen as potentially partisan in the 1936 campaign.
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NEA Service
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American Bar Association
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New Deal
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Association
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
Senate
Boies Penrose
Time to Do Something to Ada and Pontotoc County
A citizen in Ada Oklahoma urges the Board of County Commissioners to deploy four highway patrolmen to combat drunken drivers on county roads. The letter warns that without stronger enforcement sheriffs and prosecutors must prevent potential murders or vigilant actions by citizens.
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Ada and Pontotoc County
Board of County Commissioners
Ada
Oklahoma
County 4 H Club Exhibits Set for State Fair
A county 4 H club will select top exhibits from Saturday’s display to take to the state fair. Girls showed high quality sewing canning and cooking while boys presented grains fruits vegetables corn potatoes and poultry. Lillard judged the boys’ entries and Miss B Alice Francisco led the girls’ judging at East Central college.
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Ada
Convention Hall
Oklahoma City Hosts Second Annual State Flower Show
The second annual Oklahoma flower show, sponsored by Garden clubs of Oklahoma City, runs October 12 to 15 at the 4-H club building, state fair grounds. Hours are 2 to 9 30 p m on October 12 and 10 to 9 50 p m on October 13. Open to all amateur Oklahoma gardeners with no exhibitor or admission fee. For details contact Mrs. W. G. Warnick, 729 N W 25th St, Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Probation Fails in California Oil Curtailment Effort
In Los Angeles on September 17 a California Petroleum leaders panel failed to recruit enough support for a proposed oil production curtailment. Neal H. Anderson said the seven member committee disbanded and a new plan, to be announced within 48 hours, would push for a quicker solution.
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Los Angeles
California
Neal H. Anderson
Oklahoma Governor Forces Vote On Old Age Pension Measure
Governor E. W. Marland ordered a special election for September 24 to decide the old age pension initiative after ruling the petition valid and accusing opponents of delaying the process. The move bypasses Carter's certification, prompting protests from supporters and opponents alike while four other measures already appear on the ballot.
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E. W. Marland
Ira Finley
Veterans of Industry of America
J. M. Ashton
State Chamber of Commerce
Carter
Yeesterday
Mac Q. Williamson
Marland
Secretary of State
Oklahoma
Sand Springs
Crude oil daily output rises in United States
The Oil and Gas Journal reports the weekly average crude production in the United States increased to 2,785,843 barrels, up 75,985 from the prior week. Oklahoma and California led gains while Texas and Rocky Mountain areas posted declines. East Texas and Michigan were largely steady.
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The
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma
Kansas
California
Texas
Rocky Mountain
Michigan
Vaughan Warns on Adoptions Legal Notice to Schools
State Superintendent John Vaughan sent letters to county school superintendents and school boards notifying them that text adoptions are legal. The communication in Oklahoma City on September 16 outlines procedures and compliance expectations for districts.
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Oklahoma City
John Vaughan
Gore Senator Addresses Enid Pioneers And Cherokee Strip Parade
Senator Thomas P. Gore spoke in Enid praising pioneers and urging preservation of the constitution and national prosperity. He warned against taxing beyond means and noted Oklahoma has 6 305 taxing units and one unit per 397 people. The day featured a grand historical parade with thousands observing the Cherokee Strip celebration and AAA plans affecting potato growers and a Brookings Institution report on price levels.
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Thomas P. Gore
Gore
Oklahoma
Cherokee Strip
Senaior
A. E. Mercker
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Mercker
Brookings Institution
Wages Rise in Oklahoma August Payroll Record
Oklahoma wage data show a rise in average earnings for August amid slightly fewer workers. 28,104 employees earned a total payroll of 652,312 dollars, with an average weekly pay of 32.21 dollars, up 40 cents from July and the first time since 1932 earnings exceeded 25 dollars per week.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
W. A. Pat Murphy
Murphy
Carl Hubbell Becomes a Father and Eyes Pennant Hope
Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell confirmed a son born in Oklahoma City as he travels home from Kansas City. He spoke of the newborn while aiming to win two of three remaining games with the Cubs to reclaim the National League lead.
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Carl Hubbell
New York Giants
Oklahoma City
Hubbell
Chicago Cubs
Thirteen Killed in Texas Wrecks
San Antonio reports the weekend toll rose with four killed in a San Antonio crash involving a veteran’s delegation and a special train. A head on collision near Kerrville killed three others and left four injured. Victims include P. B. Beville from Mesa Arizona and San Antonio residents Mrs. Anna Kinney Jones and her daughters Joan and Mary.
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Texas
New York
Connecticut
Kerrville
P. B. Beville
Mesa
Potato Control Sparks National Debate Over Quotas and Tax
Washington reports the new potato control system drew sharp criticism from the American Liberty League. It imposes production quotas and a tax on excess production, with penalties and possible snooping provisions. The league warns it may raise prices for a staple and hurt small farmers while aiding large growers.
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C.P
Congress
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League
Atlanta Crackers lead Southern Association in 1935 finale
The Southern association ended its 1935 season with Atlanta Crackers six games ahead though they dropped two to Chattanooga. Playoffs determine the champion among the top four teams with Atlanta opening the series for the title. New Orleans and Nashville advance in the other bracket, Memphis finishes third, Knoxville fourth, Birmingham and Little Rock split a doubleheader.
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Two family members die in tent fire near Turnertown
Mrs. F. E. Trout and her daughter Wanda Lee perished when the tent home burned. The father and two younger children were severely burned and taken to a hospital after an oil pipeline near the tent was ignited by a stove. The family had recently lived in Morris Oklahoma.
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Tex
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Yesterny
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Morris
Okla
Beer License Revoked and Crim Arrests Reported
County court revoked the state beer license for Louis Crim's Fuittstown business after sheriff and city police raided his residence. Crim faces a possession of intoxicating liquors charge, with several related cases and contempts pending in county and district courts.
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Fuittstown
Aga
Louis Crim
Fittstown
John Boyce McKeel
Virgil Stanfield
Clyde Kaiser
Crim
Beck Waives Preliminary Hearing Here
Joe Beck formerly justice of peace for Stonewall township waived arraignment on embezzlement charges involving county fines and fees. Sheriff Hill set a $1,900 bond for Beck to appear in district court as Beck resigned amid an investigation by county authorities.
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Sherwood W. Hill
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