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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1971

Page

8

Judge Rules Against IPSA Holiday Stamps

Oklahoma City AP Judge Fred Daugherty extended a Dec 6 injunction against IPSA prohibiting delivery of items bearing private stamps to specific addresses. The order now covers only letters and Christmas cards, allowing IPSA to sell stamps for other materials and address delivery.

Oklahoma City Independent Postal System of America U.S. Dist Fred Daugherty IPSA Daugherty National Association of Letter Carriers Afl-Cio U.S McMillan First Ilass

Governor not highest paid state official in Oklahoma

Governor Hall earns 35000 a year plus 15000 mansion allowance, but a dozen other officials earn 40000 or more. Chancellors, university presidents, medical center leaders, and health directors top Hall’s compensation, with several around 42000 and four near 35000 to 40000. A loophole keeps the governor from guaranteed top pay.

Oklahoma City David Hall Oklahoma Kyle McCarter Dr. Chapman Kamm Sharpt Eliel Dr. McCarter State Welfare E. Rader

Hall Named Chairman of National Governors Conference Unit

Gov David Hall was named chairman of the National Governors Conference Committee on Rural and Urban Development. West Virginia Gov Arch Moore, a Republican and chair of the bi partisan group, announced the appointment. Hall said the chairmanship puts Oklahoma in a good position to obtain information and direction on growth trends.

Oklahoma City David Hall West Virginia Arch Moore Hall Oklahoma

Accused Man Sues Government Over Confiscated Cash

James Kenneth Johnson, 34, a former inmate with a history of escapes, filed suit in U.S. District Court seeking immediate return of 17500 dollars seized after his arrest in a Del City apartment. Federal and state officers accuse him of bank robberies in Oklahoma and Texas and of a gunbattle with a state trooper near Norman.

Oklahoma City James Kenneth Johnson Oklahoma State Penitentiary Johnson Oklahoma Texas FBI U.S del City State National Bank Marlow Okla Norman

Troubled Dreamer Faces Murder Charge

Herman Beiersdorf 22 is jailed in Waller County charged with killing Leslie and Larry Owens who planned to quit his nuclear project. The Texas native admired big ideas, built an electric car in youth, then drew in Rice University students while lacking credentials. Friends note his glib talk and ambitious, unstable pattern.

Waller County Leslie Larry Owens Beiersdorf Dallas Texarkana

Oklahoma Airline Museum Founder Retires After 45 Years

Paul Kent retires November 29 ending 45 years with American Airlines and its predecessors. He built a personal museum in Tulsa housing a 1927 winter flight suit, old equipment, insignia, photos of every plane American has flown, and artifacts from early air travel. Kent helped form the "Three Diamonds" for employees with 39 or more years of service and serves as permanent chairman.

American Kent

Ada Plans Condominium on 10 Acre Tract

A local corporation led by Frank Crabtree plans a two phase condominium development on a 10 acre site in Ada. Ray James and Associates design, with federal financing negotiations underway, zoning approved to convert R-1 to R-3L. The project features 8 homes in clusters, two story townhouses with two car garages, and a land association to maintain grounds and facilities. Prices estimated from 22,500 to 28,000 with options for interior design choices.

Ada Frank Crabtree Ray James Kerr Research Road Brick Plant Road

Philadelphia’s Society Hill Urban Renewal for the Wealthy

Philadelphia’s Society Hill transformed into a prestige neighborhood with restored colonial homes and tree lined streets. Officials credit renewal with tax revenue gains and population growth while critics call it a subsidy to the rich, noting relocation and affordability issues for lower income residents.

Philadelphia Society Hill Delaware River Society Ing Independence Mall Lion

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