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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1970
Page
12
A reflective column argues farmers and ranchers gamble with safety and should adopt protective gear like hard hats and safety belts. It contrasts ranch hazards with industrial risks, noting head injuries from falls and cattle handling, urging precaution to reduce fatal accidents.
The article argues perjury remains a serious offense though truth may be spoken. It cites cases where a witness lied about knowledge or belief, even if the stated facts were true, and notes perjury can occur outside court. It mentions lies on customs, voting, gun permits, and marriage license applications and quotes a judge on penalties.
A collage of sentimental reflections on parenting and home life contrasted with light quips and old jokes. It blends a mother’s ache as children grow with snippets of humor about aging, manners, and everyday chores. The piece hints at change, endurance, and ordinary domestic duties.
The piece recalls John D. Rockefeller Sr. as a strong, ambitious boy who built a vast empire yet suffered ill health and loneliness. He founded the Rockefeller Foundation to direct wealth to education and medicine, funding hookworm cures, penicillin, and tuberculosis drugs. The parable contrasts Lot’s wealth with Abraham's restraint and cites Overstreet on unfulfilled self.
A reflective meditation on post election mood describing the post game letdown after polls close. It contrasts personal elation or disappointment with public responsibility and notes Shaw on democracy. It argues voter interest fades quickly to personal stakes yet true political interest remains in how affairs are handled.
Tuesday night firefighters responded to a car fire in the 600 block of N Broadway. The blaze was caused by a backfire at the carburetor and was extinguished by Firemen.
A $75,000 gift from Marian D. Granrud's estate to the Boston Symphony will support artist in residence programs at Tanglewood. Soprano Phyllis Curtin opens the eight week season with 10 hours weekly of master classes and seminars for the orchestra's summer home.
A 10 year old F106 Delta Dart is described as the fastest and highest flying interceptor of the U S Air Force Aerospace Defense Command based in Colorado Springs.
Airlines test aluminum foil packets to replace glass miniatures offering lower cost and lighter weight. Some carriers like Braniff praise acceptance while Pan Am and American weigh drawbacks and delay full adoption. Overseas National and others report savings, easier handling, and potential space gains across transatlantic routes.
Oklahoma City AP Rex Privett won a near unanimous bid for a third term as Speaker of the Oklahoma House. At 46, the Mara mec rancher faces a Republican foe in November but is a heavy favorite as Democrats retain control. Rep. Ferrill remains determined to challenge. The caucus also elected other officers.
Oklahoma gained 130 new attorneys after the June bar exam. The Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners will recommend them to the state Supreme Court for admission, with formal admission ceremonies set for September 1. The list includes new lawyers from Ardmore, Atoka, Bartlesville, Bethany, Chandler, Chickasha, Clinton, Comanche, Cordell, Custer City, Dacoma, Del City, Duncan, Edmond, El Reno, Guthrie, Hobart, Idabel, Kingfisher, Loveland, McAlester, Midwest City, Muskogee, Norman, Oklahoma City, Okmulgee, Owasso, Pauls Valley, Pawnee, Sand Springs, Seminole, Stillwater, Thomas, Tulsa, Okmulgee, and Woodward, among others.
A total of 1,452 cattle sold Tuesday at the Ada Livestock Auction with packer cows and bulls steady. Stocker and feeder classes were strong with spots up to 1 higher. Slaughter cows 16 to 21.50, bulls 22 to 27.50, slaughter calves 27 to 30, stock steers 28 to 35, stock heifers 25 to 29, stock steer calves 33 to 46, stock heifer calves 28 to 40, stock cows 19 to 25, and cow and calf pairs 225 to 275 dollars.
An overnight break in at the Burger Grill on 114 S. Rennie was reported this morning. Police said the thieves pried open an east side window and stole $12 in silver from the cash register and about $4 to $5 from a cigarette machine.
Firemen Monday evening controlled a vehicle fire reported by Linda Raney in the 1900 block of Latta Road. The blaze was contained with no injuries noted.
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