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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1971

Page

7

Democrats Pledge Fight On Nixon Policies In Congress

Democrats in Congress vow robust opposition to President Nixon proposals as the 92nd Congress nears quarter-term. House and Senate factions push revenue sharing plans, welfare reform rewrites, and government reorganization while aiming to block administration priorities and favor social security boosts.

Congress Washington Nixon White House Enhower House Ways and Means Committee Appalachia Social Secure Dent Senate James D. Hodgson U.S Europe Vietnam

Oklahoma redistricting shifts Ada lawmakers districts

Oklahoma lawmakers see district shifts under new reapportionment. Sen. George Miller of Ada loses Murray County and gains Hughes and southern Okfuskee counties, while retaining Pontotoc and Coal. Sen. Al Nichols remains paired with Ferrell as questions loom over 1972 election. House changes place Lonnie Abbott in a Pontotoc based district, with Roff and Stonewall moving south. Both districts stay within about one percent of norm.

Ernest Thompson Oklahoma David Hall Ada George Miller D-Ada Lonnie Abbott Miller Pontotoc Murray Coal Murray County Hughes County Okfuskee County Okemah Weleetka Seminole al Nichols D- Wewoka Don Ferrell Rchandler Nichols Ferrell Abbott Pontotoc County Stonewall Roff Allen, Steedman Fittstown Hugh Sandlin Norn

Oklahoma Water Supply Dwindles Amid Dry Spell

The Associated Press reports Oklahoma’s lakes and rivers fall below normal as drought persists. Western streams run about 10 percent of normal while eastern rivers show drops up to 25 percent, with Stillwater’s Lake Carl Blackwell near an all time low and several reservoirs across the state well below typical levels.

Associated Press Oklahoma Stillwater Carl Blackwell Hefner Oklahoma City Canton Lake Fass State Wildlife Department Markham Ferry Great Salt Plains Greenleaf Arbuckle Overholser

Mrs Morse Earns Degree from OSU

Mrs Lucille Morse associate professor of English will receive her doctorate degree May 16 from Oklahoma State University She has pursued a degree in higher education with emphasis in English since 1963 and completed studies Feb 22 Dr Morse earned a B S from OSU in 1952 and a masters in 1942 from East Central She has been at East Central since 1962 and is director of composition

Lucille Morse Oklahoma State University Morse Dr. Morse OSU East Central

Trail of Tears at Tahlequah amphitheatre opens

The Trail of Tears drama by Kermit Hunter debuts June 25 at the Tahlequah outdoor amphitheatre. The nearby Tsa-La-Gi Village replica Cherokee community opens May 1 with daily tours 10 am to 5 pm. Adult admission is $2, child 50 cents, preschoolers free.

Tahlequah Kermit Hunter Oklahoma Children Center

East Central College named Environmental Information Center

Oklahoma State Regents designated East Central State College as the Environmental Information and Media Center for the state. The action followed a March resolution based on a concurrent resolution by Rep. Lonnie Abbott and Sen. George Miller of Ada. EC President Dr. Stanley P. Wagner and chancellor E. T. Dunlap cited the college’s environmental education program and proximity to the Robert S. Kerr Research Center as reasons. Material will be kept in Linscheid Library with hopes for a future dedicated facility funded by state and federal sources.

Oklahoma State Regents For Higher Education East Central State College State Senate House Lonnie Abbott Sen George Miller Ada Stanley P. Wagner E. T. Dunlap East Central Dunlap Robert S. Kerr Research Center Wagner Linscheid Library

Nothing But the Truth Bible Marathon Stuns Glendale Crowd

A Glendale event features a team of elderly volunteers reciting the entire Bible, totaling 874,746 words in a non stop marathon. Reported time spans reach 873 hours, highlighting the endurance effort by local seniors.

Glendale California

Crossword Clue Packed Puzzle List

Filled with numerous clues and answers across and down, listing definitions and word lengths for a themed crossword grid. Includes phrases like Beast of burden and Hawaiian garland with varying letter counts and cross-reference hints.

Soldier in Vietnam Receives Mixed Up Notices

Fall River soldier Pvt Pauk Ambroziak Jr faced Army mix ups over his Bronze Star and promotion while serving in Vietnam. Congresswoman Heckler intervened to straighten the orders and Ambroziak received an honorable discharge. In Concord NH police joked over a dollar parking ticket from a wig wind note. North Sea fish deemed tabu for captive seals diet at Texel museum.

Fall River Mass Pvt Pauk Ambroziak Jr Vietnam Army Margaret Heckler Ambroziak Lost and Concord Natural History Museum of Texel Netherlands

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