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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1972

Page

7

Oklahoma liquor-by-the-drink petition foes price fears

Oklahoma City liquor dealer Byron Gambulos backs liquor by the drink but opposes a petition he says creates a franchise system that would raise prices and allow monopolies. He warns it could invite out of state control and “scarce” law changes, joining SANE against the measure.

Oklahoma City Byron Gambulos Gambulos United States Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Gambhulos Ross McLennan Sooner Alcohol Narcotics Education SANE McLennan Jeeway Thompson Claud Thompson Chicago New York

Parking Hazard at State Capitol Draws Fire Warning

Oklahoma City fire officials warn a dangerous hazard at the state capitol complex caused by a fire hydrant blocked by reserved senator parking. They say no local ordinance can fix it since the capitol isn’t under city jurisdiction, yet protection must be provided.

State Capitol Oklahoma City Capitol Capitol Complex

Poor Timing in Flint Freezing Streets Ice Skating Rink

The Flint Water Department planned to wash downtown streets but a 25 degree temperature froze the water, creating an icy surface described as a giant skating rink. City crews rushed salt application to address the hazard.

Flint. Mich Flint Water Department

Scotland completes longest overhead power line span

Spanned with power Ardin tinny Scotland AP reports engineers finished Scotland's longest overhead electric power span, 4 574 feet across Loch Long in Argyllshire. Towers carrying the cables are built to withstand winds up to 145 miles an hour.

Ardentinny Scotland Loch Long Argyllshire

Fred Andrews Conducts Drive for Pontotoc Cancer Fund

Pontotoc County sets a 4960 dollar goal for the annual American Cancer Society fund drive. Miss Fred Andrews chairs the effort with Mrs. Oleta Keel as residential chairman. Four hundred fifty letters were sent to local business leaders to solicit gifts and a door to door canvass will be conducted.

Pontotoc County American Cancer Society Fred Andrews Cancer Crusade Andrews

Kiwanis Plans Swim Program For Ada Youths

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ada sponsors three general instruction sessions this summer with Red Cross certified instructors led by program director Chris Moranetz. The $4 fee covers instruction at Wintersmith and Glenwood venues from June to August, with a Special lifesaving course August 7-12 at Wintersmith. Enrollment runs May 25 through June 2.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Ada Chris Moranetz Red Cross Wintersmith Glenwood

Ada Woman Accepted by Science Foundation for CS Institute

Mrs. Doris Kalila, of 425 N Crownpoint Ada, was accepted as a participant in the National Science Foundation Academic Year Institute for 1972 73 in computer science. The Slingis Institute stipend totals 4000 dollars plus 600 dollars for an extra allowance and summer school tuition. She pursues a master of science in computer science after attending East Central State College and Northwestern University.

Doris Kalila Ollie Seybold N. Crownpoint Ada National Sciences Foundation Slingis Kalita East Central State Colllege Northwestern Universi

Stonewall Commencement Slated May 4 At High School

Stonewall plans commencement on May 4 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with Dr. Clyde Kindell as speaker and Angelie Wood as valedictorian, Ken ny Harrison as salutatorian. Senior sermon by Rev. Arvel Romine on April 30 at 2 p.m. in the same venue. Junior high promotion May 8 at 7 p.m. Graduation class includes Sammy Adams, Gary Baker, Carey Bell, Bill Cannon and others.

Stonewall Clyde Kindell Murray State College Arvel Romine Stonewall Free Will Baptist Church SHS Angelie Wood Jack Wood Kenny Harrison H. D. Harrison Sammy Adams Gary Baker Carey Bell Bill Cannon Peggy Christian Mary Crawford Frank Crawford Paula Elkins Frances Frazier Ronnie Hall Orvilleohnson Nathan Krebbs Tommy Lillard Sharon May Kathy McMillan Cindy Nolen Judy Prather Bill Reed Roger Sanders Brenda Stiles Joe Weddle Wayneth Walls

Speaker Sees Next President As A Democrat

House Speaker Carl Albert predicted in a Sunday broadcast interview that the Democratic nominee at the summer convention will be the next U S president. He said he would support any Democrat and that the economy is the No 1 issue, hoping school busing and Vietnam do not overwhelm it.

Oklahoma City United States House Carl Albert Albert Vietnam

Reeves Packing Receives Temporary Wastewater Permit

W E Reeves Packing Co of Ada obtains a temporary wastewater disposal permit from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board dated April. The permit allows about 15000 gallons per day of treated process wastewater into an unnamed Sandy Creek tributary. It expires April 10 1973 to finish facility work and EPA treatment research. Monthly board reports and streamflow monitoring are required.

W. E. Reeves Packing Co Ada Oklahoma Water Resources Board Sandy Creek North Canadian River Environmental Protection Agency

Missing loaner car leads to blown engine theft claim

Willie Gallegos told Pueblo police he paid a friend $20 to repair his car but found the vehicle missing with the engine, battery, radiator, drive shaft, transmission and spare tire gone. He described the man as a friend who vanished. In Oklahoma a prize drawing offers for drivers with properly fastened seat belts.

Willie Gallegos Pueblo Colorado Willie Oklahoma

Cross Word Clues and Notable Oddities in 1963 Angola Case

A mixed set of crossword clues appears alongside a sensational extract about Mrs Josefa Almeida. The text cites her 1963 death claim in Angola, exhumation of the coffin, and a later royal Sandringham bird moment. It blends wordplay with a brief news snippet.

Josefa Almeida Angola Africa

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