Too Much Government Control Threatens Oklahoma Highway Funds
Oklahoma faces a potential loss of roughly 70 million in federal highway funds if state policies on truck weights and other rules do not align with federal directives. Gov. Boren criticizes federal control, saying officials interfere with local plans and grant distributions, while supporters urge restoring power to local levels ahead of his campaign.
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Boren
Oklahoma
Feds
East Central
Local Students Land OU Honor Roll Spots
Several area students were named to the 1977 fall semester Dean's Honor Roll at the University of Oklahoma. Ada students listed with straight A's include Larry Wayne Cartmell Jr., Alan Patrick Fleet, Elizabeth Ann Kemp, Richard Anthony Lafon, Robert L. Steiner Jr., Charles W. Taylor, Robert C. Tracy, Patricia Denise Webb, and Cynthia Man-Shan Yin. Other area students earning 4.0 GPAs are Vicky Lynn Stanford of Fittstown, Rhonda G. Belt of Stratford, Clinton Costen Fulton of Sulphur, and Sam Marcus Alloway of Tishomingo.
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University of Oklahoma
Ada
Larry Wayne Cartmell Jr
Alan Patrick Fleet
Elizabeth Ann Kemp
Richard Anthony la
Fon
Robert L. Steiner Jr
Charles W. Taylor
Robert C Tracy
Patricia Denise Webb
Cynthia Man-Shan Yin
Vicky Lynn Stanford
Fittstown
Rhonda G. Belt
Stratford
Clinton Costen Fulton
Sulphur
Sam Marcus Alloway
Tishomingo
Cabin Fever and Tiny Calculators In Everyday Life
A slice of life essay notes a snow bound diner chat about longing for solitude versus company. It contrasts mountain life with bright lights and jokes about baby calculators, yard art, and photography of extreme environments.
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Alaska
Colorado
Arctic Circle
Rostow Urges New North South Economic Negotiating Plan
Dr. Walt Rostow warned Ada residents that current North South talks risk serious economic and political crises unless a new framework and shared enterprise guide negotiations. He urged a multilateral agenda addressing world growth, energy, food, raw materials, pollution control, and population, stressing shared responsibility among North and South nations.
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Leslie Wigington
Walt W. Rostow
Ada
University of Texas
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Rostow
East Central University
Latin America
Africa
Asia
Middle East
South
OPEC
Dr. Rostow
Rostow urges North South conference with functional committees
Rostow argues environmental protection spans borders and demands North South cooperation. He advocates a renewed conference with functional groups on population energy water and pollution control plus a top level monitor to shape policy, capital flows and trade while stressing the need for better negotiating personnel.
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Mediterranean
The Family Lawyer on Hunting Liability and Accidental Shots
A historical note explains hunter liability rules for hunting injuries. It cites cases where shooters were found liable for failing to exercise care in identifying game and handling weapons. It contrasts with clear accidents where no liability attaches, such as misidentifying a person due to chance and lack of warning.
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Joe
Eddie
Filing Period Set For City Council Ballot
The 1978 Ada city council election will see Ward II and Ward IV seats open with incumbents Larry Drennan and Mayor Ed Halverson. Filing runs Feb 21 to Mar 6. a $50 fee is refundable on 15 percent vote share. A simple 61 percent majority decides, or a runoff on Apr 4 if needed.
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Ada
Larry Drennan
Ed Halverson
Secretary of the County Election Board
Council
Ada approves long range plan update and bids
Ada City Council gave final approval to the long range plan update and accepted bids for sewer plant improvements and airport hangar repairs. City planners and a OU graduate student led the update since 1977, with ward and citywide hearings guiding additions of green belts, more multifamily and commercial land, and buffer zones near the airport.
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Ada
City of
Bill Harding
Bob Goins
University of Oklahoma
Kirk Oglesby
Ada Metropolitan Planning Commission
Harding
14Th Street
J.A. Richardson
Arlington
Kerr Lab
Oklahoma City
Rucker Construction Co
Tahlequah
Environmental Protection Agency
Ada Iron and Metal Co
Are you happy and other reflections from a quiet life
The essay questions happiness as a sustained state rather than rare moments. It notes evasions when asked if one is happy, cites a blunt reply, and argues many people expect happiness only in special events like promotions, lotteries, or birthdays, while enduring life as merely satisfactory.
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O.k
The Bible Speaks on Happiness and Praise
A religious reflection argues happiness comes from praising God not from chasing joy. It cites Psalms 146, noting true happiness arises from gratitude and awe toward God, not from surface cheerfulness. The piece asks readers if they are truly happy by this measure.
Kuntry Korner Orange Curried Fish Sticks Recipe
Orange curried fish sticks with halibut or salmon and a mayonnaise curry sauce. Brush with oil and season, broil, and serve with orange wedges and parsley. Includes Peppy Pork Dinner and Alice Petersen's Peanut Bars recipes with step by step ingredients and bake times.
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California
Arizona
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News Publishing and Printing Co
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Pontotoc
University of Texas In Austin
ECU
U. S. Department of State
George Elswick
Social Services Center
Constant Street
Leonard Briley
Briley
BIBLE
God
Jacob
Alice Petersen
Peanut Bars
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