Weather modification risks and gains across eight Oklahoma counties
The piece discusses forming an eight county weather modification district in southern Oklahoma, exploring potential benefits like increased rainfall and reduced storms, while warning of long term risks such as fire, erosion, floods, and inequities. It cites past experiences from forest fire prevention, Dust Bowl memories, and environmental changes to urge careful long term evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Johnston
Murray
Garvin
Ponator
Smokey
Law and liability for dog caused motor vehicle accidents
A discussion of strict liability and negligence in dog related car crashes. Courts have held owners liable when dogs cause accidents even without strict laws, while drivers at fault or merely contacted by a dog may have no case if their own driving failed to stay on the road. Cases cited involve a dog rushing into traffic, injuring motorists, and a driver who swerved to avoid a dog and crashed.
Police Report Details Minor Mishaps and Fines
Ada police logged three minor incidents due to ice covered streets. Municipal Court cases include Judy M Brownfield with no license and $20 fine, Hart W Bryan speeding $10, Kathy H Cannon no license $20, Allen W Titsworth public drunkenness $10 and allowing an unauthorized driver $10, Leroy Henry Spentigeres public drunkenness.
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Ada
Judy M. Brownfield
Hart W. Bryan
Kathy H. Cannon
Allen W. Titsworth
Leroy Henry
The Boy and His Bicycle in a Painful Moment
A young cyclist lies injured after an icy turn, the bicycle on its side. The scene captures boyhood pride and growing independence through a first vehicle and its bond with the rider, amid questions of judgment and self‑assessment.
Suffering and faith tested in Jeremiah’s warning message
A pastor reflects on false Christian guarantees of comfort while noting that suffering accompanies obedience. The piece cites Jeremiah’s trials as a model, showing prophets face danger for fidelity. The lesson: true reward comes later, and adversity can mature a troubled youth into a man.
Deaths listed for Ada and surrounding areas
Obituary notes list multiple deaths from December including Ethan D. Bryan 83 Oil Center. Mart Tennison 60 Rofs. Mrs Tommy Anglin 50 Ada. Terry Lee Turner 5 Ada. Gary C. Gillaspy 16 Stonewall. April Brogdon Baxter Ada. Tony Lee Delozier infant. Arthur H. Jones 84 Pickett. Mary D. Holladay 51 Allen. Parette Lillard 69 Ada. Isaac Noah Coventon 69 Ada. David W. Shilling 97 Stratford. Paul Eugene Harbin 83 Ada. Funeral homes noted: Smith, Watts, Criswell, Pickard.
Wildlife lands near Gibson Refuge face grazing leases and costs
Department officials said 19 000 acres adjoining the Gibson Refuge are leased to the U S Corps of Engineers for grazing because pre-impoundment plans were not developed Yet licensing more lands for management would require about 2 5 million dollars over five years equating to 4 25 dollars per acre This would be in addition to the department s roughly 1 million annual budget including federal aid funds
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Gibson Refuge
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Jane Williamson
Department
Williamson
Commission
83 Year Old Adan Is Found Dead At Home
An 83 year old Ada man Paul Edward Harbin was found shot to death at his home on Wednesday. Police said the fatal wound appeared personal safety related. District Attorney Gordon Meison noted the shooting scene at 26 West 18th and a .22 pistol was found under the victim's leg after responders arrived following a call from the dead man’s daughter in law.
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Ada
Paul Edward Harbin
Gordon Meison
Virginia Harbin
Harbin
Lula Grocery Robbery Suspect Captured After Standoff
Coy Woodall, 51, of Lula, allegedly robbed Lula Grocery of 273.75 at 5 p.m. Saturday using a .22 pistol. Deputies and highway patrol surrounded his home about 244 hours later. neighbor persuaded him to surrender. Two shotguns, a .22, and a .32 were recovered. Woodall held at Pontotoc County jail. no charges filed by nightfall.
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Lula
Burl Griffin
Coy Woodall
Ula
Knox Sweat
Knox
Woodall
Griffin
Don Kaiser
Pontotoc County
Moon Samples Hold Clues To Earth's History
Apollo 17 astronauts Schmitt and Cernan collected 334 pounds of lunar geologic samples aboard the lunar lander. A bright orange soil from a suspected fumarole may indicate lunar oxidation and possible water traces, with pristine preservation planned for future study.
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Schmitt
Earth
Two Men Hurt In Separate County Crashes
Two crashes in Ponictoc County injure two men. At 5:26 p.m. in Stonewall, A J King and Larry Edward Boston collided. King suffers a broken collarbone and is hospitalized while Boston is uninjured. A second accident at 10 p.m. near Adaon Highway 1a involves Wayne F Jolly who left the road after losing control of his small foreign car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
A. J. King
Larry Edward Boston
Sth
Collins
John Wayne Smith
Boston
King
Smith
Adaon
Wayne F. Jolly
Okaahoma City
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Faren
God
Jeremiah
Ethan D. Bryan
Oil Center
Smith Funeral Home
Mart G. Tennison
Rofs
Watts Funeral Home
Tommy Anglin
Criswell Funeral Home
Terry Lee Turner
Gary C. Gillaspy
Tony Lee Delozier
Buddy Deloier
Arthur H. Jones
Pickett
Mary D. Holladay
Allen
Paretta Lillard
Criswell
Isaac Noah Coventon
Smith Funeral
David W. Shilling
Stratford
Pickard Funeral Home
Paul Eugene Harbin
Adan
Lula Man
Schill
Schmill
Space Center
John Wood
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
Cernan
Moon
Coy Wendall
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