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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
12
A county columnist warns of rising rural road speeds as population expands beyond the city. Observers cite steep grades and curves, limited visibility, and vehicles rushing on nonhighway roads. He urges cautious driving despite improvements and urges respect for road limits.
A legal tale contrasts cases where judges’ facial expressions swayed juries with those upholding verdicts. It cites rulings on smile implications Ananias testimony and a Sing Sing remark, urging judges to preserve rights over victory and defeat.
A Sunday School reflection explains that the desire to see God tangible was fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ. John 1 18 Colossians 1 19 and Hebrews 1 1 3 are cited to show God made himself known in the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. The piece frames Christmas as God’s greatest present.
The piece links economic scarcity to Christmas mood, noting stockpiling, substitution, and consumer ingenuity as reactions. It contrasts market anxieties with a spiritual reflection on Mary and Joseph, suggesting hardship and wonder coexist. It also hints that Christmas meaning may emerge through troubles and faith.
Federal officials from multiple agencies heard complaints about the misuse of Johnson O Malley and Title IV Indian Education Act funds and about discrimination such as expulsion of Indian boys for wearing long hair. LaDonna Harris urged support for families to do what is right for their children and asked Oklahoma to follow the law.
Committee delegates emphasize county and community farmer committees oversee national farm programs including Rural Environmental Assistance Crop Adjustment Feed Grain Wheat and upland cotton programs acreage allotments and marketing quotas. ASCS County office at 830 E Main serves as local contact for farmer participation and program administration aiding conservation and farm returns via price support and market management payments.
A list of local obituaries includes Ada residents Eva Fry Jimmie Layton Phillips Thomas Walker May Belle Ellison Ray Greer J Peterson Louisa Rozeboom C S Williams and Lottie Barritt plus Stonewall Coalgate residents with funeral home details and services.
Montego Bay stands as Jamaica’s second largest city yet serves as the tourism capital with the most hotel accommodations and resort facilities on the island.
The Weekly News extends holiday wishes for readers of all ages. It hopes Christmas brings inner peace and happiness, safety, and a herald of a new year and new life. The message closes with a wish for a Merry Christmas.
The speaker outlines a policy giving tribes options for self government and control of Federal programs as soon as they are ready. The government pledges continued support if tribes show strong, responsible governance and ability to manage programs.
Four men were arrested at the Ada Livestock Auction Wednesday by Garvin County sheriff Bill Branch in a rustling case. Three suspects are juveniles. they are held in Garvin County Jail in Pauls Valley in connection with the theft of four Herefords from Ish Mercer who ranches near Sulphur County Garvin County line. The theft occurred Monday evening and Mercer identified one calf at the Ada auction.
University Hospital's heart catheterization laboratory nears operation after receiving the last of $250000 in equipment. H E Bailey donated an $18000 heart film changer to the Oklahoma Heart Association, funding the final setup as state financial uncertainties delay ongoing operations.
Conservative MP Marcus Fox says the National Health Service should not pay 350 for breast enlargement operations. He asks Social Services Minister Sir Keith Joseph to look into the matter. Leeds General Infirmary reports six such operations with noted psychological reasons.
The week saw a mix of sharp rises and declines as energy crisis fears weighed on sentiment. The Dow ended 15.22 higher on Friday at 815.62, but down 22.43 for the week, amid widespread declines and many new yearly lows across Big Board and Amex listings.
Arkansas rate hearings on Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp rate increase conclude after two days. PSC consultants urge voiding long term industrial contracts and impose uniform rates while noting large industrial customers should pay more. Utility president argues against penalties noting strong gas reserves and low rates benefiting customers.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports a small airplane crashed five miles west of Weatherford killing at least three people. Victims were not immediately identified. The crash occurred Tuesday night near Weatherford.
W W Keeler former Phillips Petroleum chairman gave $4,000 of his personal funds to U S Senator Dewey Bartlett for his 1972 campaign. Bartlett's aide and Cantrell say the money was personal and not company funds, while Phillips acknowledges an illegal $100,000 corporate contribution to Nixon was returned.
Recipe collection from Kuntry Korner featuring a carrot pineapple cake blend with nuts and spices, plus a creamy Kraut salad dressing mix. Includes ingredients like cake flour carrots pineapple nuts cinnamon vanilla and oil, directions to bake, then a separate 24 hour marinated kraut salad and a creamy dressing mix using Miracle Whip Cool Whip and fruit cocktail.
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