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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1973
Page
4
The writer muses on pests thriving after a hard winter and on hunting old furniture. They recall excuses for insect outbreaks and reveal plans to search for walnut, cherry, or oak pieces, finding appeal in aging junk and old shops despite faint humor about labor and time.
The piece argues that ground water provides a major portion of U S and rural water, urging protection of aquifers and careful well casing, septic placement, and runoff control to prevent depletion and contamination amid rising pollution concerns. It notes lakes are not the sole source and highlights Ada Oklahoma and broader American reliance on ground water.
A series of court rulings upheld a state ban on selling alligator skins, affirming the police power to protect wildlife and support hunting and recreation. Courts rejected challenges by shoe makers and others, stating preservation of endangered species and wildlife habitats justified regulatory action.
The Lula Homemakers group held a regular meeting Thursday at Mrs. Walter Brooks home. Mrs. W. B. Hokett presided while Mrs. Lennie Huddleston outlined types of insurance and where policies can be purchased. Refreshments were served.
The text contrasts fear of a doomed future with a hopeful view inspired by Teilhard de Chardin and Zechariah. It recalls Sebastian Temple presenting a forward path from darkness to gradual, divine fulfillment, urging listeners to seek the vision of better days ahead.
Sunday school at Oakman drew a large crowd with visitors including Mrs Pauline Porter. The report lists many attendees and birthdays, along with church messages from Bro Carl Jackson and details of visits among families in the Oakman area. Several local residents are noted for hospital, travel, and social visits across Byng Ada and Oklahoma City.
A United Nations group of scientists asks U S officials to authorize use of the National Center for Toxicological Research in Pine Bluff Arkansas for developing biological agent controls to curb pests. They seek environmentally safer insect control as pests grow resistant to chemicals. The site, once the Directorate of Biological Operations at Pine Bluff Arsenal, housed a 33 building complex used for biowarfare until 1989 and became a research center after Nixon actions in 1969 1971.
Julia Vernon aged 4 Ada resident died February 18 at Crispwell Funeral Home. Essie Nichols 63 Boff resident died February 18 at Dunn Funeral Home. Buster Jennings 68 Stonewall resident died February 17 at Crispwell Funeral Home. Manley Maddox 59 Ada resident died February 16 at Smith Funeral Home. Hazel Coventon 83 Ada resident died February 17 at Smith Funeral Home.
A NOAA led team under Dr George H Keller studies Hudson Canyon southeast of New York to assess pollutant transport. Findings from 15 dives reveal shallow water dumps reach deep canyon currents over 0.5 mph and a commercial deep water crab and fish population exists in parts of the area. Names: Charles W McClure Ada resident Elnora Wright Ada resident Emma Rosetta Farmer Stratford resident John W Burrow Jesse resident M R Adams Ada resident Myrtle Liverman Montgomery Allen resident.
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