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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
5
The state Office of Economic Opportunity acquired over 3000 acres nine miles east of Stringtown. Ten acre tracts will be given to poor urban families if they clear the land. A vineyard or orchard is planned to produce income, with about 7000 dollars yearly per tract, and over 5000 applications have been received.
Randall Herod, 22, returned to a mixed welcome in Lawrence after an acquittal in Vietnam era murder charges and a later forgery arrest. He enrolled at Haskell Jr College for the spring term, already facing a DWI past and divorce, amid plans for a fresh start and restitution.
TEL AVIV AP Israeli security men searched a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip for Arab guerrillas who killed Mavis Pate, 46, of Ringgold Louisiana, and wounded Rev Edward Nicholas, 49, of Austin Texas, and his 17 year old daughter Carol in an ambush.
Ada and statewide reports show flu cases rising with schools reporting high absenteeism. Doctors warn against complacency, urge care, and expect continued strain as eastern Oklahoma schools and Oklahoma City hospitals report flu activity and potential fatalities.
Washington AP report notes the Customs Bureau defends the sky marshal program as a deterrent after 534 arrests and seizures, including 20 aboard aircraft, 50 bomb threats, and the seizure of thousands of potentially dangerous weapons in its first year. Officials argue a budget cut in fiscal 1973 shifts emphasis to ground passenger surveillance amid airline safety concerns.
During the Oklahoma Jaycees Auxiliary Southeast divisional meeting in McAlester last weekend Ada resident Mrs Edward C Doty was elected division vice president. An active member for several years she chairs Community Involvement projects and serves as awards chairman. Since September she has been Southeast Division representative on the State Awards Committee.
Oklahoma Governor David Hall urged the legislature to put his $2 billion highway bond plan to a statewide vote at the earliest possible date. He argued broad civic backing would secure approval to fund roads, calling for unity across parties while pushing for public discussion of the plan’s pros and cons. Senate leaders indicated reluctance to use revenue bonds without a vote, but others supported a statewide referendum as the proper legal route for a project of this magnitude.
Washington AP report notes customers can claim refunds and possibly up to 5000 dollars if they prove price overcharging by retailers before price lists were posted. The Price Commission enforces lists for firms over 200000 dollars revenue. violations carry fines. The law allows federal suits for up to 100 or triple the overcharge, with judges deciding caps.
A Liberian 521-foot tanker Plym, with a 63 crew, sent word of taking on water in 110 to 115 foot seas and 43 mph winds. The ship abandoned four crewmen in two lifeboats as Jacksonville from Portmouth arrived to aid, while Coast Guard rescue craft and a plane massed the scene about 200 miles southeast of Cape Lookout.
Washington AP The Pay Board splits for the first time amid two days of debate failing to approve or partially approve a trainmen contract. Union reps balk after conflicts with business member Benjamn F Biaggini and fear impacts on reinstatement suits. United Transportation Union demands full approval of all terms including work rule changes and 42 percent pay raises over ten years.
Five dozen Lawton protesters arrested over school rules banning long hair face arraignment on charges of failure to obey order. Seventeen detained Friday after a week of picketing Lawton schools. Most arrestees are Indians protesting rules they say deny their heritage. The text notes Island revenue from stamps.
Tulsa Senator Peyton Breckinridge plans to file a substitute abortion bill early this week. The measure would remove first twenty week restrictions and allow abortions by qualified medical personnel during the first twenty weeks, with later abortions allowed only on specific medical judgments under model legislation drafted by the National Commission on Uniform Legislation.
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