Independent voters back Roosevelt third term effort
A national committee of independents aided by Senator Norris and Mayor LaGuardia organized to work for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s re election. Thomas G. Corcoran resigned his government posts to become a vice president of the group. Wendell Willkie pledged to continue federal power projects, while Secretary Ickes accused him of hiding a pro power record. A senate subcommittee heard that Grover Cleveland opposed a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen Orris
LaGuardia
New York City
Roosevelt
White House
Thomas G. Corcoran
National Committee of Independent Voters
Wendell Willkie
Spokane
Wash
Butte
Montana
Bonneville
Grand Coulee
Ickes
Willkie
Sen. McKellar
D.-Tenn
Senate
Portland
Ore
Tennessee
Richard F. Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Secret Inquiry Pushed in Tristan Kidnaping Probe
In San Francisco on September 24 the FBI pressed a secret inquiry into baby Marc de Tristan’s kidnapping while linking suspect Wilhelm Mulenbroich to the Tacoma kidnapping and slaying of Charles Mattson. William Mattson, the slain boy’s brother, arrived for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tristan
San Francisco
Marc de Tristan
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Wilhelm Jakob Mulenbroich
Tacoma
Charles Mattson
Test Near Maxwell Sets Pipe to Viola Lime Well
Oil news reports activities across Oklahoma fields. No. 1 Norman and Flemming well near Maxwell progresses casing to Viola lime with Hunton segment from 2,206 to 2,340 feet and total depth 2,495 feet. Other rigs include Criswell No. 1 Harwell near 33-5-5 and North American No. 1 Joe Meyer near Ada with plans for Mount well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Amos
Norman and Flemming
Maxwell
Viola
Hunton
Bebee Territory
Harwell
Joe Meyer
Ada
Oakman
Bates
Stratford
Thompson Brothers No. 1 Trust
Big Armory Near Ada Clears Out as Guardsmen Depart
Ada National Guardsmen left town Tuesday afternoon to join hundreds of state and national troops for a year of active training. The armory north of Ada stood empty as recruits marched to Fort Sill for army life, many abandoning jobs or school to join the defense effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
State
Fort Sill
Broaddus and Savage Named U S Justices for Oklahoma
Washington reports President Roosevelt nominated Bower Broaddus of Muskogee and Royce H. Savage of Oklahoma City as Oklahoma’s new federal district judges. Broaddus, 52, a former Oklahoma legislator, would replace A. P. Murrah who moves to a circuit court of appeals. Savage, 36, attorney for Southwestern Bell, would replace Franklin E. Kennamer in the northern district as Kennamer retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bower Broaddus
Muskogee
Royce H. Savage
Oklahoma City
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Broaddus
A. P. Murrah
Murrah
Circuit Court of Appeals
Savage
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Franklin E. Kennamer
Kennamer
Executives Visit Carbon Black Plant in Ada Oklahoma
L C Herkness of Philadelphia and A J Flint of the Charles Ewell Johnson Ink Co visited Ada to inspect a carbon black plant near Stonewall. They reported satisfactory progress and strong investment sentiment while noting freight rates hinder regional industry and that ink could be shipped more cheaply from Philadelphia to New Orleans than from northern Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Herkness
Philadelphia
Charles Ewell Johnson Ink Company
A. J. Flint
Louisiana
Ada
Stonewall
New Orleans
Oklahoma
Wheat Area Gets New Soaking Rain
Another soaking rain brought cheer to wheat growers while cotton planters grew uneasy. Alva led with 1.27 inches, followed by Altus 0.69, Frederick 0.80, Beaver 0.65, Enid 0.56, Idabel 0.80, and Oklahoma City at 0.92 inches during the recent rainy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alva
Altus
Frederick
Beaver
Enid
Idabel
Oklahoma City
Norman Woman Named Freshman Co Ed at Oklahoma U
Norman Olive Bretz from Oklahoma City has been chosen as the typical first year co ed for the first semester at the University of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman—Olive Bretz
Oklahoma City
University of Oklahoma
Photographers Group Elects Officers in Oklahoma City
Hal Owen of Oklahoma City was elected president of the Oklahoma Professional Photographers association here yesterday. Morton Harvey of Ponca City is vice president and Mrs. Houston Payne of Shawnee is secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Hal Owen
Oklahoma Professional Photographers Association
Morton Harvey
Ponca City
Houston Payne
Shawnee
Three Oceans Recognition Settles Debate
The article states that only three oceans are now generally recognized: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian. It discusses implications for geography and nomenclature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian
Kidnaped Lad Safe at Home After Wild Abduction
Wilhelm Muhlenbroich, 40, captured after fleeing with three year old Marc De Tristan Jr. in a staged car chase near Hillsborough California. The boy was unharmed and returned to the De Tristan family. FBI questioned Muhlenbroich about possible ties to the 1937 Mattson Tacoma kidnapping. Authorities said more than one person may have been involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsborough
Calif
de Tristan
Mattson
Tacoma
Wash
Wilhelm Jakob Muhlenbroich
Marc de Tristan, Jr
FBI
Muhlenbroich
Charles Mattson
Charles
Oakland
Gilbert D. Ferrell
San Mateo County
Hollywood
Count de Tristan
C. M. Hirschey
Marc Friday
el Dorado County
E. C. Benson
Canada
Hirschey
San Francisco
California
Cecil Wetzel
River Pine
Man
William Gianatasilo
Sacramento
Washington State
Wetzel
S. Ellis Wood
Marc, Jr
Frank Breidenbach
Marc
Breidenbach
de Tristans
Della Miles
Auburn
San Francisco Chronicle
A. B. Cahill
Angel
Food costs rise as war drags on in Britain
Five million British women at a National Conference of Labor urge government action to curb rising living costs, noting a 32 percent jump since the war began and that essential foods remain beyond reach for the poor. They propose ration control with price fixes and community feeding as the wartime solution. Liverpool opens a government sponsored food kitchen as a test bed for mass feeding efforts led by W. D. Chrimes and Dr. John C. Drummond, the dietetics adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Conference of Labor
Ministry of Food
National Conference of Labor
Liverpool
Liverpool Glasgow
W. D. Chrimes
John C. Drummond
University of London
Drummond
Leases Sold on 50 Tracts of Indian Land in Oklahoma
Five Civilized Tribes agency sold oil and gas leases on 50 restricted Indian land tracts across multiple counties for 22.92 total. Highest bid per acre was 25.40 by John Croppleman of Wewoka for 160 acres owned by Willie Yahola in Okfuskee county. Leases offered totaled 98 across Seminole, Hughes, Craig, Creek, Stephens, Grady, Jefferson, Carter and Marshall counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Five Civilized Tribes Agency
Oie
John Croppleman
Wewoka
Willie Yahola
Okfuskee
Seminole
Hughes
Craig
Creek
Stephens
Grady
Jefferson
Carter
Marshall
Federal prisoners borrow 800000 books in 1939 fiscal year
During the 1939 fiscal year federal inmates borrowed 800000 books from institutional libraries. The figure reflects library usage by prisoners across federal facilities and highlights access to reading materials within the system.
Council Malls Cutting Drunk Driving Count
Tulsa reports the State safety council is studying lowering drunken driving from a felony to a misdemeanor. The ex ag committee plans questionnaires to prosecutors and judges in all counties to gauge support for a campaign to seek legislative change. Current penalties cap at one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
State Safety Council
Exag
Harold L. Mueller
Oklahoma City
Mueller
Court Martial Decreed For Free French Traitors In France
The Petain cabinet ordered a national court martial to judge traitors who corresponded with Gen. Charles de Gaulle and those who speculated in rationed food. It vows to try the de Gaulle faction’s sympathizers and profiteers amid wartime restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Petain
Charles de Gaulle
Britain
de Gaulle
Marry Now To Avoid Draft Offer Sparks Controversy
Tulsa report says Judge Harry Hamilton offers free marriage to men who marry before October 16 to defend the country, condemning claims that marriage avoids service. He cites recent draft rules and executive orders amid wartime mobilization and weapon orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Harry” Hamilton
Oklahoma Association of Justices of the Peace
Hamilton
Red river dam underpinning nearly finished near Durant
The $54 million Red river dam underpinning was nearly complete. A steel wall will be driven into sands to prevent seepage, with piling placed except a 2,500 foot stretch where impervious trenching is used. Outlet works take shape as concrete pours continue and power conduits are steel lined. Knucky Truck Co completed 17 heavy earth hauling trucks for the main embankments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
Red River
Knucky Truck Co
Denison
Texas
Roosevelt reports $1.001 billion in defense orders issued
President Roosevelt announced eight days of orders totaling 1,000,810,889 for defense needs from airplanes to gas masks under a 5 billion defense appropriation. The navy led with ship contracts, the army's top item was ammunition, and ordnance facilities plus engines, small arms, and other items filled the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
War Department
Stimson
Navy
Army
Ordnance Department
Keys Quadruplets Scattered by Jobs and Marriage
Oklahoma City reports the Keys siblings dispersed by work and marriage. Roberta left for Canton Texas to teach history and direct music groups. Leota teaches English and speech at San Marcos Baptist Academy. Mary teaches health and arithmetic at Edmond junior high. Mona, now Mrs Robert W Fowler, lives in Oklahoma City with her husband after marrying June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
F. M. Keys
Keys
Roberta
Canton
Texas
Leota
San Marcos
Baptist Academy
Mary
Edmond
Okla
Mona
Robert W. Fowler
John Garner On Way to Capital
Vice President John N. Garner left his Uvalde Texas home for Washington today. He and Mrs. Garner departed quietly, catching locals by surprise amid speculation and questions about national defense and the European situation. The couple did not comment on the trip or ongoing affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalde
Tex
John N. Garner
Washington
Garner
Independent Vote Into FDRs Camp
President Roosevelt accepted support from a national committee of independent voters backing a third term. The group led by Senator George Norris and Mayor Fiorello La Guardia met at the White House and heard Roosevelt say democracy depends on progressiveness and liberal principles to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
National Committee of Independent Voters
George Norris
Ind
F. H. LaGuardia
New York
White House
Norris
Apache man Roy Love returns for arraignment on letter theft
Roy Love, 26, of Apache, was returned today by federal marshals from Los Angeles for arraignment on an indictment charging stealing a letter from an Apache post office box. The indictment lists four counts, including forging and cashing a U S treasury check for $20.77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Love
Oklahoma City
Los Angeles
Love
U. S. Treasury
American Women Spend Nearly 3 Billion on Clothes Yearly
A report notes American women allocate about 3 billion dollars annually to apparel. The figure highlights the scale of consumer spending in fashion and retail markets across the United States.
Oklahoma Draft Sent Troops to Fort Sam Houston
Oklahoma drafted trainees will report to Fort Sam Houston Texas as an army reception center for the eighth corps area. They will receive equipment and uniforms and stay four to five days before assignment. Governor Phillips calls men 21 to 35 to register October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
War Department
Eighth Corps
Phillips
State Draft Registration Now Ordered
Oklahoma Governor Phillips issues proclamation calling men aged 21 to 35 to register at polling places on October 16. Induction of seven National Guard state staff into service for conscription planned. Draft Director Don Welch expects authorization to form four divisions of the selective service bureau and asks the American Legion for confidential local board recommendations. Names of seven officers from Pawnee Guthrie and Muskogee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Phillips
Adjutant General’s Office
War Department
National Guard
Don Welch
Selective Service Bureau
American Legion
Montana
Guard
Clive E. Murray
Murray State School of Agriculture
Ellis Stephenson
Pawnee
John T. Sanford
George H. Davis
Welch
Louis H. Ritzhaupt
Guthrie
Joseph D. Stafford
Muskogee
Rates Seen High In Southwest Bell Territory
Commissioner Paul Walker testified before a House appropriations subcommittee that if proposed rate increases by Southwestern Bell in Oklahoma and parts of Kansas are justified, higher rates may exist elsewhere in the territory. Walker, a former Oklahoma corporation commissioner, spoke during consideration of the supplemental civil functions appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Oklahoma
Kansas
Paul Walker
Walker
Oklahoma Corporation
House Appropriations
House
I O C F Convention Set For Alva Kansas
The 1941 Kansas Oklahoma I O C F convention will be held in Alva. The selection was made at the Caldwell convention which closed last week. dates are not yet announced. Also in El Reno Col E A Keyes approved the local high school as suitable for a junior unit of the ROTC. Superintendent Paul R Taylor announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALVA
Caldwell
Kas
el Reno
E. A. Keyes
Fort Sam Houston
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Paul R. Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Atlantic
Sonia Beach
Collin Richardson
Derek Beach
NEA Cablephoto
Political Panorama
The
William Mattson
Young Mattson
Nat Pieper
University of Washington
Amos Well
Lad
Muhlenboich
Witzel
Omo Ranch
Paul Manning
NEA
Ada News
Mare de Tristan
J. P
Hyde Park
N. Y
John Garner
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!