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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
4
A playful yet vivid meditation on the first winter storm. It laments frozen pipes, dead car batteries, frozen garbage lids, and the chaos of snow and cold while offering cozy remedies like warm drinks and fires. The piece revels in cold weather mishaps and the urge to imagine sunny escapes.
Washington AP report says Mitchell rejected grand jury probe recommendations into alleged crimes by the nation’s largest dairy cooperative, while civil antitrust action by Associated Milk Producers Inc. seeks penalties over alleged monopoly. The case ties political contributions to Nixon era campaigns and cites Sherman Act restraints on trade.
Pontotoc County deputies investigate a daytime burglary at a Wintersmith Park area home on Route 4. Zora Davis reported the loss of a nun collection after leaving the house ransacked during a Wednesday daytime visit in Ada. Detective Bob Williams aids in the inquiry. no suspects named.
A reflection on Jesus breaking customs to speak with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. The dialogue suggests two meanings of living water, one physical and one spiritual, inviting readers to accept Christ’s gift rather than delay. The piece uses the account to urge personal commitment.
List of death notices for residents including John Thomas Taylor 2 Ada died Dec 20 at CriSwall Funeral Home and others: Mald Burns 73 Coalgate died Dec 19 Jim Epperson Funeral Service. Mary Morgan 93 former Spare resident died in December. Birdie Furey 80 Coalgate died Dec 19 dir Ep person Funeral Service. Charles W Hogue 82 Coalgate died Dec 20 at Epperson Funeral Service. Clyde Rollins Sr Ada died Dec 22 Smith Funeral Home. Lyla Mae Shelton 12 Coalgate died Dec 21 Jie Epperson Funeral Service. Ruby A Kirkland 58 Coalgate died Dec 22 Jim Epperson Funeral Service. Minnie E Johnson 79 Ada died Dec 21 Criawell Funeral Home. H. & Moore 72 Ada died Dec 24 Criawell Funeral Home. Harry Louis Kamp 93 Ada died Dec. John W Hill 70 Coalgate died Dec 26 Jin Ep person Funeral Service.
President Nixon secretly boarded United Flight 55 from Dulles to Los Angeles, chatting with passengers and signing autographs. The trip to San Clemente was kept secret for security and aimed to set an energy crisis example. Nixon paid his own fare, stayed in first class, and used a suitcase satellite to stay in touch with the White House.
LOS ANGELES AP A spokesman for a tracking publication says a nationwide truckers strike on Jan 34 is near certain unless the government meets four key demands by the established date. About 200,000 truckers could abandon their rigs with roughly 100,000 independent owners and operators expected to shut down. The demands include an independent audit of major oil company fuel reserves, end to diesel fuel allocations for trucks, a 2 cent per gallon diesel fuel cap, and a nationwide speed limit of 63 mph or return to the former limit.
United States Forest Service figures show McCurtain County Oklahoma led with 25 241 cords of pulpwood, Choctaw County Alabama followed with 279 470 cords. Pulpwood was produced in 23 Oklahoma counties with value over 12 million dollars. Verde Hooker of the Oklahoma Forestry Association praised foresters and landowners for sustained yield timber and urged better management to double production.
Three years after Congress let individuals opt out of sexually oriented mail, the Supreme Court upheld the right to block such ads, while a federal court deemed list cleansing not unduly burdensome. The ruling noted no criminal liability absent intent and avoided punishing honest mistakes.
U S oil groups focused on Middle East expansion due to lower production costs abroad versus the higher 50 cent to 1 20 per barrel in the U S Critics blame energy crisis on reluctance to tap American crude while tax rules and depleted allowances fuel debate Industry leaders cite environmental limits offshore drilling and rising risks after Santa Barbara spill, noting federal support lags for coal and shale gas development
Senator Henry Bellmon, Republican of Olda, argues Nixon's public finances and taxes raise a broader ethical question. He says Nixon seemed to think it acceptable to minimize taxes within the law, prompting a call for higher standards for politicians than ordinary citizens.
The commission hires three fisheries employees, including Meeks with prior heating and AC work and Air Force service. Effective dates are January 1, 1974 for Meeks and Weeks, and December 4 for Harnet's transfer. Escrow funds from Robbers Cave litigation bolster department coffers as hiring was temporarily embargoed and vehicle placements deferred.
Wildlife reports say hunters can still bag pheasant and deer through December. Pheasants remain plentiful in Cimarron, Beaver, and Texas counties as ringnecks show cautious activity ahead of the third opening weekend. Bowhunting is statewide for white tailed deer except in McCurtain, Pittsburg, Muskogee and Ottawa counties open to either sex. pheasant daily bag in panhandle counties is two cock birds with two in possession after day two, and a second pheasant season covers several counties with a daily limit of one cock bird after day one.
A federal study shows Oklahoma received 3.3 billion dollars last fiscal year from diverse federal agencies and programs, surpassing the state's total federal taxes by 1.1 billion according to Internal Revenue Service figures.
The Associated Press reports 520 deaths in a four day Christmas period, the lowest for such observances since 1940s records. The National Safety Council had projected 450 to 560 deaths. Many service stations were closed and overall traffic was lighter than usual. last year's three day weekend saw 656 deaths.
Tulsa Republican leader Charles Ford says he will ask Oklahoma Attorney General Derryberry to decide if Governor David Hall aides Carter and Bard may receive outside pay. If the oath applies, outside supplements could be unlawful. if not, Ford plans legislation to end outside payments to the governor's staff and curb outside influence. Carter earns 22300 annually and Bard 21600 from the Governor's City. amounts from the Governor's Club were not disclosed.
Oklahoma City school officials say fuel saving measures adopted at the start of the school year have saved thousands of gallons. Transportation chief Allan Williams cites December savings of over 3,500 gallons as bus gas allotments were reduced. Bus speeds limited to 50 mph and idling restricted, with trips only on scheduled routes and costs charged to instructional programs.
Tulsa County grand jury wraps seven weeks of inquiry into political corruption. It expected to issue its final report and adjourn today. Authorities say a subpoena was issued to a Tulsa County resident, but no one appeared before the panel before recess. The investigation focused on the Tulsa office of the state Tax Commission.
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