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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
4
A column muses on rust and itchy feet as surface flaws with a humorous science angle. It cites little known facts from nature and anecdotes about hawks, turkeys, and scorpions, then shifts to yawning as a social cue and fatigue indicator.
The article discusses when police may stop and frisk private citizens citing Supreme Court guidance. It cites cases where observed behavior or reliable tips justified searches and others where lack of probable fear rendered evidence inadmissible. It notes the line between lawful safety measures and unlawful intrusion.
A regional discussion notes that large flocks of birds in western Kentucky and Tennessee pose health and agricultural risks. Histoplasmosis concerns from droppings, noise, and odor accompany feedlot and grain damage. Efforts to relocate or control flocks face protests and practical hurdles.
A collection of fruit dip and mold recipes using cottage cheese lemon yogurt and whipped cream. Dips include lemon fruit dip yogurt creme and thousand island style yogurt dressing with strawberries oranges and melons. Lime lime mold blends citrus flavors with pineapple yogurt and ginger ale for a layered dessert.
In the 1890s Ada formed its core with church school and a post office. Dr. H A Hodges donated land for a cemetery known as the Old Ada Cemetery or Hodges Cemetery. The first burial occurred in 1893, and the site remains active with plots for Hodges and other pioneer families.
A essay argues that early fantasies of bears give way to later concerns about truth. It notes children mistake lies for reality and warns adults may use deception through advertising politics and public relations, shaping society’s tolerance of falsehood.
Lawrence Walthouse argues that societal corruption stems not from politics but from widespread personal dishonesty. He cites inflated insurance estimates and common cheating in business, urging readers to live by justice, kindness, and humility as Micah 6 8 prescribes.
The Ada Public Library joins 50 libraries meeting state standards and receiving aid under a new Oklahoma formula. FY78 state aid totaled 125 725 with Ada getting 1 228. Officials seek 474 275 more for FY79 to reach 600 000 and align per capita funding with Arkansas and Texas. Librarian Carolyn Davis notes standards include hours salaries rights loan participation and staff education. State funds will fund books and filmstrips for Ada.
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