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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
4
Experts become the sources of important information and advice yet their numbers and conjectures often mislead the general public. The piece warns that overreliance on statistics and expert claims breeds doubt, while urging readers to evaluate facts, read critically, and use judgment before accepting conclusions.
The article reflects on early church disunity in Corinth with factions around Paul Apollos Peter and Christ. It notes Paul’s eighteen months there and his appeal for unity, stressing that growth comes from God and the sole foundation is Jesus Christ.
A quirky column notes bees and honey rise in popularity and prices since 1971, bee shortages, and insecticide impacts. It mentions local bee enthusiasts Ross Badgett and Charlie McKnight, martin houses, swarms, honey varieties, and a bee incident on Main Street. Local folks connect bees to pollination, have mixed views on store honey, and joke about stingerless breeds.
A court notes that women may now claim rights to bartending contradicting past bans. Courts uphold limits on speech and assembly where city interests curb drinking. Women may mix drinks as men, but public regulations remain permissible in some contexts.
The community note lists visits among Center residents including Artie and Bill Reed and their relatives, church events, revivals in Oklahoma City and Kingston, a funeral at Stratford, and the arrival of new pastor Bro and Sister Weatherman with their sons at the Free Will Baptist Church.
Oil Center residents share visits and church life as the Woman's Auxiliary met at the church with Rev Glen Hayes as speaker. Plans to buy an electric range for the kitchen were discussed. Attendees included Mary Houtchens Minnie Lewis Wanda Lamb Effie Lamb Ruby Wood Mary Lou Henson Bee Robertson Euvonne Franks Vannie Northam Ruth Sutton Ruth Sheppard Joy Tucker Mary Cox Pearl Gray Stone Clareta Gray Florence Isaac and others.
In Boulder Colorado AP report Robert Lange Sr the uncle of this year's National Soap Box Derby winner admits installing a speed device in his nephew James Gronen's gravity powered car. Lange calls it a serious mistake in judgment while race officials had disqualified the racer for the magnetic device.
The Welfare department seeks foster homes for neglected and delinquent children in Pontotoc County. The program offers up to 110 dollars monthly plus all medical and clothing costs. Thirty children are under care, with five more to place, including three siblings recently moved from California. A home study and periodic checks ensure safety, and most foster families grow to love their wards. Judge Cannon notes about 25 percent of local juvenile cases are placed with foster care.
An Agriculture Department spokesman says beef shortages may be building. He notes 70 packing houses closed earlier, fewer than 30 still closed by early week, with price controls lifted and beef price lid to be removed September 12. July red meat production fell 6 percent from June, beef down 3 percent from June, veal down 4 percent, while January output dipped 2 to 3 percent.
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