Two wildlife commissioners are selected
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners Lyndol Fry Hugo and Willis Lansden confirmed by the Senate on January 30 after earlier appointments by Governor David Hall Fry fills a term to July 1 1975 and completes a vacancy caused by Neal Merriott left for a judicial post Lansden receives an eight year term to July 1 1980 Both attended executive session with the committee and were introduced by Senators Lane and Field The leadership praised the selections as harmonizing with the legislature and sportsmen and Lansden noted as a stabilizing influence Fry noted as a balanced voice from the younger generation The open portion of the meeting also included Commissioner Mervin Lawver Director J H Standerfer and staff Beecher spoke on Senate Bill 144 Wildlife Code and the interim subcommittee work on it
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Lyndol Fry
Hugo
Willis Lansden
Beaver
Senate
David Hall
Fry
Neal Merriott
Idabel
Merrott
Commission
Lansden
Senate Wildlife Committee
Jim E. Lane
D-Idabel
Leon Field
D-Texhoman
Roy
Buecker
Tee
Beecher
Jiro Talia Perro
D-Lawton
Taliaferro
Mervin Lawyer
Seiling
J. H. (Mutt) Standerer
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Agriculure
Legislative Council
Police to Impound Vehicles Lacking 1973 Tags
Chief Richard Gray and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced a plan starting March 15 to impound vehicles without 1973 license tags. Fines include 1 dollars plus towing if needed. double fines and a 30 dollar penalty apply if the tag has not been purchased. Merely having a license is not enough.
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Ada
Richard Gray
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Gray
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M wins second national judging contest
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M livestock judging team claimed first at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth for their second straight national title. Ernie Walker of Vinita won high individual honors, with NEC teammates Rick Maxson and Mike Moorman tied for third. The squad led in swine sheep and horses and placed third in cattle, totaling 2348 points to Dun Murray of Tishomingo at 2264. Former NEC judges aided Oklahoma State University to top honors in the university division. Richard Schubert of Joplin was high individual and Herschell Brewster of Miami ranked in the top 10.
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Oklahoma
A&m
Fort, Worth
Jary Douglas
Ernie Walker
Vinita
NEC
Rick Maxson
Delaware
Mike Moorman
Solomon
Kan
Firsh
Murray’ Sue
Tishomingo
Miami College
Denver
State Holstein sets new record in milk production
Brattleboro Vermont report from the Holstein-Friesian Association of America notes Oklahoma bred Registered Holstein Martha Premier 7729647 owned by Lester Kremeier of Okarche set a new official DHIR record for junior two year olds. Martha produced 23,690 pounds of milk and 799 pounds of butterfat in 365 days, tested under official supervision.
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Brattleboro
Oklahoma
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Kremeier
Martha
Lester Kremeier
Okarche
Ryland Premier ‘Legis Leader
Bar-Lee Elsie Anjane
George L. Yeoman
Dover
Pentotoc County Junior Livestock Show Feb 18 20
The Pentotoc County Junior Livestock Show runs February 18 through 20 with 150 steers entered plus about 75 swine and some heifers. The sale closes the event on February 20 at 7 30 pm in the livestock pavilion, featuring 30 top steers and one market hog, with market price set by Reeves Packing Co. and Wickham's Packing Co. Bids pay market price plus a bonus to young owners.
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John Netherton
Reeves Packing Co
Wickham’s Packing Co
Netherton
Maryland weighs ban on lead shot for waterfowl
Maryland Natural Resources Secretary James Coulter says the state seriously considers banning lead shot for waterfowl hunting in 1973 74 to curb annual losses of two to three percent of the migratory waterfowl. He cites tests on non toxic iron shot and criticizes federal delays awaiting results.
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Maryland
Maryland Natural Resources
James B. Coulter
Coulter
Winchester-Western
Bureau of Sportle Farms
Marystie
NWF
Geous
Department of the In
Kimball
OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC RESUMES AD PROGRAMS
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co announces immediate return to advertising and promotional programs after Supreme Court approval. Chairman Donald Kennedy says the court decision allows resuming normal business activities.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Donald 5. Kennedy
Farm shop safety emphasized in February drive
Arm and hand injuries account for 30 percent of farm shop accidents per Bennett L. Sherrer of the Pontotoc ASCS office. The USDA and National Safety Council highlight winter months for safety, with color codes from the American Standards Association guiding fire equipment, machine parts, guarding, first aid, and electrical precautions. Sherrer urges proper storage of flammables, clean dry floors, no welding tanks with flammables, and grounded extension cords for electrical work.
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Bennett L. Sherrer
Pontotoc County
U.S Department of Agriculture
National Safety Council
Sherrer
Armetican Standards Association
Share The Fun Winners At Ada Junior High Festival
Winners listed from the recent Senior Share The Fun Festival at Ada Junior High include blue ribbon recipients in Musical Stonewall Group and Latin Champion soloists. Notable names appear across categories: Cindy Lindy Turner, Dana Hanks, Sherry Hatch, Jane Whelchel, Vicki Weaver, and many others in groups and individual performances.
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Ada Junior High
Cindy Lindy Turner
Farmers Union Stone Seeks Program Restorations
George Stone president of the Oklahoma Farmers Union urges Washington lawmakers to reinstate three federal programs terminated by the administration. He cites REAP Rural Environmental Assistance Program FHA Emergency Loans REA two percent loans for rural electric and rural telephone cooperatives as vital to Oklahoma farmers and says Congress should decide their fate.
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George Stone
The
Oklahoma Farmers Union
Oklahoma
Washington
REAP
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Holstein
Don Cook
Murray Junior College
Murray
Bob Krapp
Fom
Oklahoma State University
David McCormick
Paul Tucker
Oil Center
Ponto Ioc County Cattlemen's Association
Sonny Wallace
Wayne Biggs
Pontotoc County Cattlemen’s Association
Ada Rotary Club
Og&e
Stonewall
Jim Woolly
Rachell Langley
Sherry Woolly
Jim Williams
Mickey Daniel
Georgia Walker
Rockey Reed
LaVonda Langley
David Elkins
Marsha Cannon
John Williams
Dorcus Saidy
Eugene Garrett
Cindy Farrow
Gary LaCrone
Marietta
Hall
Stacy Hayes
Mike Wood
Amy Thomas
Julie Hall
Claudette Green
Vance Nolen
Brad Gipson
Melinda McGee
Karen Elkins
McLish
Charmaion
Miss
Hal] Robertson
Raymond Ward
Quane Madron
Roger S Reeves
Terry Dunigan
Dana Hanks
Sehila Sanders
Chrystal Henderson
Lynda Wingard
Vicki Bradshaw
Barbara Winters
Rolf
Kenneth Riddle
Hazy Daisy
Sharon Gerth
Mary Gail Shortes
Latta
Arquarius
Ie Janeen Cravall
Melissa
Sherry Hatch
Debbie Shortes
Green
Sherry Griffin
Jamae
Susan Roberts
Debbie Coplen
Hunter
Kathy Koney
Cheryll Glenna Treas
Kathy Morgan
Nuner
Carol Reeves
Donna Greg Nanney
Georgie Smith
Rass
Vicky Stanford
Cindy Uh'Cammellia Webl
Bobbie Byerslich
Jackie Uhlich
Joyce White
Tanya Wood
Jane Whelchel
Novelty
Pickett Center
Darrel Reed
Mike Covington
Timmy Glover
Warren Griffis
Jimmy Bennett
Linda Layne
Irena Bennett
David Edwards
Janice Taylor
Donnetta Sutton
Kathy Black
David McKinzie
Chris Barnes
Cindy Martin
Vaness
Druskard's Prayer
Donnie Webster
Ada Jr
Ricky Zachary
Vick
Vicki Weaver
Farmers Union Stone
den Coak
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