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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1935
Page
1
Pontotoc County Voters Approve Both Pension and Exemption Plans
In Pontotoc County voters approve pension and exemption plans in a local ballot. The page also notes international politics with Ethiopian observer ideas and mentions figures like Jim Tully and Donald Richberg, plus a report on King Gustave of Sweden and a Philadelphia to Washington silver dollar relocation. A Detroit bout story follows the Louis Baer era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
May Increase Hogs Reduce Corn In 1936
Washington reports that AAA quarters consider raising hog production next year while cutting corn acreage. States represent 64 farm groups met in Washington to discuss the 1956 adjustment program, first major crop hearing under new AAA amendments. Officials may advocate a corn hog balance, citing hog shortages and high pork prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AAA
Farm Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Pontotoc County Votes For Free Fair Levy And Ada Site
Official returns show Pontotoc voters support a one mill levy for a 1936 37 fair with Ada preferred for the fairgrounds. State questions mostly rejected with strong No for women's rights to hold major offices. initiated and legislative amendments show mixed results across 61 precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ada
Oklahoma
County Election Board
Land Office Commission
Rain Spreads Across Northeastern Oklahoma Today
Rain fell across northeastern Oklahoma with a range from downpours to light showers. Vinita and Claremore reported hard and heavy rain since early morning while Tulsa noted half an inch overnight and a light sprinkle this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Vinita
Claremore
Mounds
Ada Defendant in Damage Suit Over Ada Auto Death
A suit seeking 25000 dollars was filed in district court Wednesday against the City of Ada by Eva Strickland and others after the death of Jack Strickland in a May automobile accident. Younes Strickland of Duncan is named as decedent. Clarence Yoakum of Ada is listed as a participant with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Eva Strickland
Jack Strickland
E. T. Strickland
Younes Strickland
Duncan
Okla
West Seventh Street
North
Stockton Avenue
Clarence Yoakum
Mule Killed Waco Smashed In Ada Area Crash
A collision seven miles southeast of Ada on state highway 19 last night killed a mule and destroyed a wagon loaded with a sorghum mill. The wagon owner was T. L. Holland of Centrahoma and the car driver was C. W. Esleck of Shawnee. both escaped serious injury after being blinded by another vehicle approaching from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
T. L. Holland
Centrahoma
C. W. Esleck
Shawnee
Holland
Workers threaten strike in Indian Territory oil fields
Oklahoma City Sept 25 The possibility of a strike by union workers for the Indian Territory Eliminating Oil company in Wynona Oklahoma City and Seminole fields looms unless wage readjustments averaging 14.7 percent are granted. William Allen chairman of a union committee said the strike could be called at any time and a walkout scheduled for this morning was extended after a Monday night union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Women Fail To Win Major State Offices in Elections
Oklahoma City reports show women voters rejected major state offices with large margins in a special election. unofficial tallies from precincts indicate defeats for pension and land office measures and a setback for women holding major offices, while Gov. Marland and others weigh next steps and funding issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Frank Korn
el Reno
Democratic Women's Council of
Land Office Commission
New Orleans Old Regulars Seek City Powers Back From Long Faction
The longstanding New Orleans political group, crushed by Huey P. Long, plans a five point set of demands from the Long faction led by Governor Allen. Demands include repeal of the state civil service act, freeing city finances, and restoring city control of the police and fire departments, plus representation in the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
O. K. Allen
Long
T. Semmes Walmsley
State Civil Service Commission
Senate
Seventy Men to Work on WPA Sanitation Projects
In Pontotoc County by October 1 at least seventy men will be employed on WPA sanitation projects. D L Turley is foreman. Ada, Fitts Town, Islandia, and East Tenth Street crossing and traffic lights are among sites. About 50 relief clients still need to apply for work cards at the NES office in Ada. Oklahoma City dispatch reports strong no votes on old age pension and homestead exemption measures with court challenges likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Robert S. Shannon
National
Shannon
NES
Off
Vaness
Fittstown
Islandis
Pontotoc County
East Tenth Street
Ada
NRS
Federal
Speall
Oklahoma City
Frank Carter
Supreme Court
Sam W. Hayes
Secretary of State
Hayes
Finley
Oklahoma
Veterans of Industry of America
Jesse
McCarthy
Viola
Fitts Pool
Blackstock
Fitts
Smith
McLish
Marland Claims High Officials Comments Declared Today
UP Governor FE W Marland stated that some high officials made remarks during the day. The article continues on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marland
Oklahoma City
FE. W. Marland
Rain Drenches Ada Area Amid Special Election Day
Pontotoc county saw a soaking rainfall after a period of drought. Ada reported .89 inches by Wednesday morning with continued clouds and heavy showers overnight, delaying voters on election day as the rain persisted into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ada
Ethiopia Expands Northern Forces Ahead of Eritrean Front
Addis Ababa dispatch reports Emperor Haile Selassie ordering disciplined troop movements as northern provinces reinforce the Eritrean border. Six thousand troops parade for Mascal, with anti aircraft guns and motorized units, signaling a broad mobilization amid regional tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Ras Kass
Gojam
Italy
Eritrea
Ras Kassa
Hannibal
Genghis Khan
Tamerlane
League of Nations
Gaston Jeze
Géneva
League
Red Cross
Italians Deny Rumor of Mussolini rift at London
Italian government officials in Rome and London denounce rumors of a rift between Premier Mussolini and Crown Prince Umberto over the Ethiopian campaign. They assert unity, note Umberto reviewed troops from Naples and Balbo is in Libya, with no political interference from the Royal House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Mussolini
Umberto
Royal House
Naples
East Africa
London
Paris
America
Umbero
Italo Balbo
11 Duce
Balbo
Rome
Ictator
England
Grable avoids electric chair in second trial
Lloyd Grable once condemned to death for a bank robbery has apparently escaped the electric chair as his second trial jury is found not qualified for death penalty and prosecutors seek life imprisonment. The first trial had sentenced him to death before a bailiff preacher led a prayer, a move later ruled to undermine jury sanctity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Lloyd Grable
Dwight Malcolm
Grable
Criminal Court of Appeals
Warden Shot While Following Escapers Near Atmore
In Atmore Alabama a state prison warden was critically wounded tonight by three escapees who overpowered a guard and led 13 other convicts to flee. Warden Oscar Does, in charge of tracking dogs, was shot in the woods miles from town as the pursuing team closed in on Ralph McCluskey Albert Elder and Raymond Jefferies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmore
Ala
Here
Oscar Does
Ralph McCluskey
Albert Elder
Raymond Jefferies
New OERA Set-up Explained Awaited in Oklahoma City
Announcement at Oklahoma City says several district OERA supervisors will replace most county OEFRA chiefs under a revised plan. Charley Floyd notes at local relief HQ that social service and work director posts may remain. Officials await detailed explanation and later directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
OERA
OEFRA
Charley Floyd
Pontotoc
Rioters Convicted in Picher Strike Clash
Two of twenty men accused in the Picher zine and lead mine strike riot were found guilty by a district court jury in Miami on Sept 25. Henry Wilkerson and M J Vanderpool, both Picher miners, received four months in jail and a $250 fine plus costs. The remaining eighteen defendants face trial at a later term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Picher
Henry Wilkerson
M. J.vanderpool
Eli Dry
Italy Raises Objections In League Of Nations Rift
Rome accuses the League of Nations of ignoring its Ethiopian case and signals possible military occupancy. The Italian memorandum is seen as a firm rejection of terms and reflects growing pessimism in the Italo Ethiopian dispute. Delegates note Italy and the League are far apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Geneva
League of Nations
Rome
Ethiopia
League
Committee of Five
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