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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
1
Authorities found money and a handgun concealed in the garage of Bruno Hauptmann's home. Police report indicates the items were hidden behind shelves and under tools during the investigation. Detectives say the discovery may relate to the Lindbergh baby case evidence.
The Bronx grand jury indicted Bruno Hauptmann for extortion in the Lindbergh ransom case. Lindbergh testified as police found money from the ransom in Hauptmann's garage and a phonograph note suggesting part of the funds were in Hauptmann’s possession. Police rushed the recovered bills to the grand jury as evidence identified by serial numbers.
Beginning next Monday October 1 the Ada post office lobby will ceases to close providing 24 hour access to boxes. Postmaster J W Lewis announces a new elevator operator position with applications due by October 15.
Washington report on the Frazier Lemke mortgage moratorium amendment notes a federal judge in Baltimore ruling the measure unconstitutional under the national bankruptcy act. The decision prompts possible Supreme Court review as supporters and critics weigh the ruling and future amendments.
Oklahoma City dated September 20 reports W D Humphrey state tax commissioner warns rich and powerful citizens backing a general sales tax increase. He denounces the levy as enemy of the masses and calls for a higher income tax targeting the wealthy to fund state revenue.
Secretary Ickes set the national crude oil allowable at 2,325,800 barrels daily for October, down 15,900 from September. California Texas Oklahoma Michigan saw reductions while Arkansas Kansas and Louisiana gained modest increases. other states unchanged due to seasonal demand and inventory concerns.
College Station Texas September 21 The cotton plant makes beneficial forage says Dr G S Fraps state chemist and chief of the division of chemistry at the Texas agricultural experiment station The green leaves when dried have a food value equal to alfalfa hay and the stalks to cottonseed hulls
President Roosevelt accepts the resignation effective October 15 with cordial praise for Johnson. The NRA undergoes a new setup aimed at central policy framing and separate administration, signaling possible shifts in recovery policy and greater labor influence in future.
Reports from Pontotoc County oil fields show multiple rigs advancing depths and tests. Wells like Magnolia Cradduck No 1, Blackstock No 2, and Moore-Deaner No 1 reach several thousand feet while others prepare for Wilcox tests and Hunton Viola tests.
Federal Judge Edgar S. Vaught declared the NRA oil code provision on orderly development unconstitutional after denying the government injunctive relief against Eason Oil Co of Enid. The ruling questions Congress authority over intrastate oil production and upholds state rights.
The Joan Fitts oil and gas region continues to draw focus across a widening swath of Oklahoma industry as it is recognized as a leading area. Continued on page 8.
A cooperative effort led by S. C. Boswell of Ada Chamber of Commerce advances a 100 foot wide highway from No. 48 at Fittstown east to a section line near Andrew Hardin and around to Harden's area. Concrete tile culverts and a rock cement bridge are planned. The route will serve oil field and farm markets, with FERA support and local officials providing labor and materials.
Oklahoma City reports democratic candidate Josh Lee, running in the fifth district, led a tour of 21 Missouri counties where every stop adopted resolutions opposing war profits and calling for conscription of money and materials. He plans a three week Arkansas campaign arranged by teachers groups and has been invited to speak at the American Legion national convention in Miami Florida next month. He has written to each state department urging participation.
Farmers in the county may secure loan blanks for 12 cents per pound on 1934 cotton. Blanks are available at local banks and Choctaw Cotton Oil company. The loan is a straight cash loan with the cotton held by the borrower until sale, allowing quick funds and potential benefit from price increases.
Washington announces a new corn loan program advancing 55 cents per bushel for 1933 and 1934 stored on farms. Key points include mature date June 30, 1935, optional loan call at Chicago prices, insured coverage, reject old unsuitable cribs, require number 4 ear corn with 24 cubic feet per bushel, and loans available in 11 states.
Applications may be filed for the janitor engineer position at the federal building until October 11. See Earl Sumner in the post office for blanks or information. The job pays well and suits qualified applicants. September 24 Seattle. CPI sheriff Stanley Rogers and Deputy Ted Foster left with James M. Hayes charged in a $75 000 bank messenger holdup in May 1929. Authorities turned Hayes to Rangers despite identification as a robb er from the Tolt State Bank incident last May.
In Columbus Ohio Charles Makley and John Pierpont attempted a prison break at the Ohio penitentiary using weapons said to imitate a .32 and an automatic. Guards fired more than a dozen shots, killing Makley and wounding others as they rushed the L block. The warden later revealed a coded letter connected to Bruno Hauptmann and the Lindbergh case was deciphered.
Mamie Crouch a 17 year old from Childress Texas pleaded guilty to a federal extortion charge and was sentenced to one year and a day. She was paroled by Judge Edgar S Vaught after admitting the letter demanded 590 dollars for an operation for her mother. Her 26 year old boyfriend Willard Sallee was freed of complicity. Jane Anne Slaughter 15 suffered paralysis after an incident at the Chicago world’s fair and now attends school in a wheelchair.
Oklahoma City September 20 Gov Murray issued an executive order extending until December 31 his previous measure remitting penalties on delinquent taxes not including ad valorem levies. The penalties waived cover income gross production corporation license inheritance gasoline and gross receipts taxes to encourage prompt payment of principal.
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