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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1973
Page
4
The piece recalls Augustine’s wish to be pure later and Judah’s return to rebuild the temple, showing how people rationalize delays in serving God. It cites Haggai’s rebuke about paneled houses while God’s house lies in ruins, warning that waiting to satisfy self leads to unfulfilling, holey wages and perpetual dissatisfaction.
A column praising weather forecasting for saving money and lives while critiquing TV meteorologists for overtechnical explanations. Readers want concise, practical forecasts focusing on rain, temperature, wind, and moisture rather than full meteorological jargon. The piece argues for clear, actionable predictions and acknowledges the public’s reliance on weather reports.
A discussion of whether front page images from public events invade privacy. Courts upholding press reporting say spectators become part of news, while private debt notices remain non public. A custody case shows limits when information lacks public interest.
Phillips Petroleum Co. reported estimated earnings of 148.4 million dollars for last year, or 1.98 dollars a share, according to president and chief executive officer W F Martin.
SINGAPORE AP production at GE Television and Appliances stopped for a second day in three due to mass hysteria among female workers. Eleven girls were carried out. Moslem healers and Buddhist monks sought to drive away spirits. A government statement called hysteria largely psychological and said tumors and exaggeration can worsen it. Health Ministry officials expect to control the issue soon.
A collage of quips and verse pieces on faith, hard work, and life’s ironies. Includes humorous lines about kneeling hearts, a bricklayer, a theater marquee, and a janitorial mix of wisdom and wordplay.
A collection of light musings on friendship and everyday quirks. The piece reflects on how certain people bring delight, the responsibility of friendship, and small jokes about family, school, and weather. It blends aphorisms, anecdotes, and humorous observations to brighten a routine day.
A puzzled narrator overhears quotations about failure and effort, contrasting others with oneself. The scene shows a backsliding sense of pride, weathered days, and a homecoming moment when a friend comments on a tan. The response reveals a misheard phrase about rust versus tam.
Dr. Von N. Beebe, a 92-year-old Miami Beach elementary principal, last night endured a pounding in his first boxing match and lost by second round technical knockout to Ken Ryals. Beebe said the experience taught him something despite the bleeding lip and defeat.
Work orders on two local paving projects were issued. Rep. Lonnie Abbott and Sen. George Miller were informed by R A Ward of the Oklahoma Department of Highways. First project covers five miles on Hwy 1 south of the interchange with asphalt resurfacing, starting Feb 19 and completing by Aug 1. Second project covers 12 44 miles on Hwy 13 from the Hwy 13 and 177 intersection southeast toward Ada, also asphalt resurfacing, with McConnell Construction Inc. of Oklahoma City as contractor. Fred Norton and T J Townsend, both Ada, supervise the work.
Washington dairy lobby seeks higher price supports claiming costs rise for producers. Dairy subcommittee hearings set for next Thursday and Friday as lawmakers push for parity at 85 percent for 1973 74, a rise from current 75 to 90 percent range. Experts warn the plan could cost hundreds of millions and affect consumer milk prices across products.
Oklahoma officials mobilize to raise 10 to 12 million dollars to clear housing under the runway approach at Tinker Air Force Base. Gov. Hall says he believes the base will be saved, warning Congress and residents that loss would hurt 40 counties and the state economy tied to a 289 million dollar civilian payroll.
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