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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1972

Page

8

Oklahoma State Bank Announces Promotions at Ada Meeting

Ada stockholders meeting presided by Denzil Lowry, Oklahoma State president, announced several promotions. Frank H. Jaques, Ada attorney, named to the board. multiple staff promoted to vice president and assistant vice president roles. Names include John W. Lowry John Oxford Benton O Neal Ted Hendrick Forrest Kennedy Jay Dee Thys Wilma Bunyard Ramona Cope. Jaques formerly served in the Air Force JAG at Dyess Base.

Ada Frank H. Jaques Oklahoma State Bank Denzil Lowry Oklahoma State Daques Lambert, Roberts, and Phil Beta Kappa Oklahoma University Law Review Jaques Air Force Dyess Base Texas John W. Lowry Bank City National Bank Oklahoma City Benton O'Neal University of Oklahoma Ted Hendrick Ada High East Central Forrest Kennedy Davis High Dial Finance Co Tulsa Jay Dee Thys Thys Muskogee High School Oklahoma State University Wilma Bunyard Ramona Cope Bunyard McLish High Fast Central Cope

Ada Marine Earns Silver Star Citation at Camp Butler

Ada Marine, a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron lead crew chief, received the Silver Star for heroism during a Vietnam evacuation under heavy fire. He ran 100 yards through danger to aid villagers, helped load civilians onto a helicopter, and participated in four rescue flights, airlifting 93 people.

Camp Butler Okinawa David L. Irwin Leon Tnwin Marine Corp Futema Oki Vietnam

Jim Trahern Appointed President at Muldrow Bank

Ada resident Jim Trahern, long time Citizen's Bank cashier and vice president, will become president of Sequoyah State Bank in Muldrow. The move follows a directors meeting last week and he plans to relocate with his family, joining them in Muldrow once possible. He is a native of Ada, son of Roy and Mrs. Trahern, and a 1954 East Central graduate.

Jim Trahern Ada Sequoyah State Bank Muldrow Trahern Citizen’s Bank Muldrow Bank Roy Trahern Fullview Citizen’s Ada High School East Central

Negotiations Restart Over West Coast Longshore Strike

In San Francisco AP reports negotiations between ILWU and Teamsters resume with potential merger talks. A 24 port strike could restart Monday unless a deal is reached. Main issue is cargo container handling jurisdiction between unions. TLWU President Bridges declined comment.

San Francisco International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen’s Union Teamsters Union Pacific Teamsters JUWU TLWU Harry Bridges Washington Frank E. Fitzsimmons Washington Post Merg Bridges TLWS

Urban renewal debate on NDP program expansion insights

The discussion covers using local funds as credits, three-year eligibility, and a three-to-one federal match. Advocates argue NDP tightens yearly plans with neighborhood involvement, avoids long-term blight, and could prevent forced mass housing programs. Cities like Tulsa Shawnee Stillwater use NDP and renewal. Ada may join.

Ada Cook Tulsa Tuskegee Stillwater McAlester Sand Springs Shawnee Oklahoma City Lawton Miami Henryetta NDP Hugo

Governor Sees Highway Bond Plan as Better Investment

Oklahoma Governor David Hall defends a $250 million highway bond plan against Republican critics. He argues it is a better investment than Henry Bellmon’s $186 million turnpike refinancing, noting the turnpike bonds would cost the state about $230 million in interest over 40 years.

Oklahoma City David Hall Henry Belmon Hall

First National Expands Board and Elevates Officers

At the First National Bank and Trust Co the annual stockholders meeting expanded the board from ten to twelve members. Denver N Davidson Oliver C Parker and Roy J L Hanson were named new directors to fill the vacancy from the Norris death. C B Howard was advanced to senior vice president. All changes took effect Tuesday.

First National Bank and Trust Co Philip Norris Denver N. Davidson Oliver C. Parker Roy J L. Hanson Board of Directors C. B. Howard Benton Browning Davison Ada P. A. Norris Bank Denver N. Davison Judge Davison Oklahoma

1972 Gas Pipeline Program Planned

Houston AP reports a robust 1972 pipeline program despite gas supply problems with 6058 miles of new transmission lines and 10049 miles of new distribution lines planned. 1971 saw 5482 miles transmission and 38683 miles distribution as Pipe Line Industry magazine forecasts accelerated activity mid year and long range growth through 1995.

Houston, Tex Pipe Line Industry Magazine U.S American Gas Association

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