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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1973
Page
4
The column warns that the ongoing baling wire shortage endangers the harvest and rural life across the United States. It recalls widespread improvised uses of baling wire from fencing to repairs, and notes how farms rely on the tool for daily operation and maintenance.
KEW ORK AP essay highlights various public education efforts on government spending deficits and taxes. It notes the Chamber of Commerce and Tax Foundation promote awareness using a Federal Spending Clock and dramatic demonstrations. It also cites construction workers debunking the myth of high construction wages through AFL CIO Viewpoint by Francis Burkhardt.
A Sunday school discussion contrasts the Ten Commandments with Jesus new morality. The article argues Jesus did not abolish the law but fulfilled it, elevating morality to its true spirit. Love sums up God’s will, guiding truth, obedience, and ethical choices.
The piece discusses how clothing choices provoke debate about propriety and personal rights. It considers reasons for dressing differently, comfort versus extravagance, and the social pull toward conformity, warning that radical self-expression can lead to new conformity and loss of individuality.
A 17 year old led police to a shallow grave in Houston containing at least seven bodies. Officers and jail trustees continued digging as more remains appeared including a skeleton and bodies wrapped in plastic. Names linked to the missing include David Hilligiest, 13, last seen May 5 1971, and Charles Cary Cobble, 17, Marty Ray Jones, 17 last seen July 25.
Calvin, a 350 resident town, launches a private urban renewal effort to build a downtown park after a five acre donation and a hoped for state matching grant. The council shifts from a planned two acre city park with swimming pool to a mini park 20 by 60 feet. Mayor Jimmy Holman leads town volunteers including Youth Corps to renovate a barber shop site. The project aims to beautify Main Street and attract future industry as residents back a “Calvin Work Week” of cleanup and renovations.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau AgMarkets sponsors a two day educational tour for County stockmen. The trip begins Thursday at 7:30 am in Holdenville with stops at Woodward market center Swift Packing Company and Texas County Feedyards. Lodging in Guymon and Perry events wrap up Friday night with a barbecue. Cost about 30 dollars for meals transport and lodging.
Ada firemen were called Tuesday to a Fitzhugh grass fire caused by sparks from a passing train. The Rolf fire department assisted Ada firefighters in extinguishing the blaze.
A one year old Nevada City boy faces District Court charges for burglaries at three Aga businesses Monday night. Police report he burglarized Ken Braddy Motor Co. and damaged machines at 133 Main, took from Min Pie Country Kitchen, and forced entry into a cigar machine and jukebox. He was later jailed in Decatur Texas after being found riding a motorcycle with a stolen license tag. It is unclear if extradition or voluntary return to California will occur.
Washington AP report shows overall serious crime fell 2 percent in the United States for the first time in 17 years. Violent crime rose but at a slower pace, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reports released by Attorney General Elliott Richardson and FBI Director Clarence Kelley, covering 1972 data.
A Sunday NEWS story about Ada housing frustrations drew massive reader contact. Seven people called or visited the News office offering to rent Ms Hobbs an apartment or to share knowledge of upcoming vacancies. After nine days of searching, Ms Hobbs rented an apartment, but she urged men to keep calling.
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