Christmas bargain licenses tempt outdoorsmen in Oklahoma
Oklahoma officials trumpet bargain hunting and fishing licenses as outstanding value for Christmas gifts. The $3.25 hunting or fishing license or the $6 combination license unlock broad game and non game hunting options across the state. Wildlife staff emphasize low cost versus the rich recreational return, noting licenses cost less than shells or plugs and even a ham burger can fund the purchase for many shoppers.
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Oklahoma City
I. H. Standefer
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Oklahoma
Standefer
Weather could swing 1974 farm income by 3 billion
USDA analyst C Kyle Randall warned that 1974 net farm income may vary by as much as 3 billion due to weather yet profits will still rank near a record high. The department forecasts 1974 net income between 20 and 23 billion, second only to 1973’s 25+ billion.
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Washington
C. Kyle Randall
Outlook and Situation Board
Agriculture Department
Department
Randall
USDA
Oklahoma Energy Advisory Council aids farmers with fuel access
Oklahoma's Department of Agriculture reports close work with the State Energy Advisory Council to secure fuel for farmers amid changing federal rules. Form 17 adjusts allocations, Form 20 enables emergency fuel from state reserves, and Advisory Notices guide high priority access.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahma Department of Agriculture
State Energy Advisory Council
Board of Agriculture
Billy Ray Gowdy
Energy Advisory Council
Gowdy
Lincoln
Energy Office
Oklahoma Oil Marketers Association
N. W. 63Rd
Suite 404
Texaco
Conoco
Farm Exports Help Balance U S Trading Surplus Grows
OKLAHOMA CITY Agriculture officials report October agricultural exports reached 1.7 billion dollars, creating a farm trade surplus of 1 billion while non agricultural trade ran a 648 million dollar deficit, yielding a total month surplus of 376 million and 232 million for the first ten months.
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Oklahoma City
U. S
Wendell Custer
Department of Agriculture
Custer
Ada Area Hits by First Winter Storm Shuts Power
Wide spread outages hit the Ada area as gusting winds and falling limbs knocked out electricity to eight Peo ple's Electric Co-Op sites. Snow and ice coated roads causing nine icy accidents in the city and a three car crash near Tishomingo. Continental Airlines 727 slid off a taxiway at Will Rogers World Airport but no injuries occurred.
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Ada
People’s Electric Co-Op
People’s Electric
Kerr Lab
Roff
Union Valley
Lovelady
Frisco
Holdenville
Bill Burpo
Pat Way
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
Og&e
Lakewood Golf Course
Southwestern Bell
Larry Mullins
Valley View Hospital
Valley View
Pontotoc County
Tishomingo
Milburn
Continental Airlines
Will Rogers World Airport
Continental
BIA Chief Highlights Indian Land Restorations in Phoenix
Commissioner Morris Thompson told the National Tribal Chairmen Association in Phoenix that the administration has a solid record of restoring land to tribes. He cited 48,000 acres to Taos Pueblo, 21,000 acres to Yakima, and 40,000,000 acres to Alaska Natives under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. He urged rapid passage of seven pending bills as a Bicentennial gift to the nation’s first Americans.
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Morris Thompson
National Tribal Chairmen’s Association
Phoenix
Ariz
United States
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Taos Pueblo
New Mexico
Mount Adams
State of Washington
Savings bonds raise rate to six percent for all holders
Oklahoma and nationwide savers will earn 6 percent on Series E and H Savings Bonds held to maturity, up from 5.5 percent. The change applies to new issues from Dec 1, 1973 and older bonds. Maturity on E bonds shortens to five years. Bonds remain tax advantaged federally, with interest not subject to state local tax and possible deferral of federal tax until redemption.
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Durward A. Lyon
Oklahoma
U. S. Savings Bonds
U. S
Three Cars Pile Up Near Milburn
A three car accident occurred this morning two miles west of Milburn on State Highway 78.
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Milburn
Tishomingo
Alfalfa weevil threatens first cutting in spring
Oklahoma experts warn alfalfa weevil could hit the first cutting hard this spring. Egg counts in Garvin and Stephens counties rise sharply, with Payne County also showing high levels. Spraying may be needed if more than 20 larvae per square foot are found, and fuel for aviation spraying is uncertain. The outbreak could impact about 600,000 acres valued at $75 million.
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Oklahoma City
Department of Agriculture
Jim Curtis
Garvin
Stephens County
Curtis
Payne County
Farmers named to ASC Pontotoc County committee
Herbert Cooper Latta serves as chairman with Gene Maloy Allen as vice chairman and B B Ownbey Vaness as member. Maloy re elected for three years while Ownbey and Cooper retain one and two year terms. Alternates Auti McCullar and Royce Sliger elected. 1973 election held December 11 at the OSU Extension Center with farmer electors chosen.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Pontotoc County
Herbert Cooper
Latta
Gene Maloy
Allen
B. B. Ownbey
Vaness
Maloy
Ownbey
Cooper
Auti McCullar
Royce Sliger
OSU
Oklahoma Indian Parents Fight Misuse of Federal Education Funds
About 200 Indian parents and children gathered at Pawnee High School on December 7 to denounce the misuse of federal monies for Indian education. The meeting, led by Boyce Timmons, produced resolutions to sever federal funding and seek Congressional hearings. An Interior audit cited widespread fund misuse, totaling about 500000 dollars, prompting promised investigations by Don Bluejacket.
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Oklahoma
Pawnee
National Advisory Council On Indian Education
Boyce Timmons
University of Oklahoma
Pawnee High School
Americans For Indian Opportunity
Department of Interior
Don Bluejacket
Dewey Bartlett
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