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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1973
Page
5
Eight month old Nathan Cook demonstrates mastery in a sequence of shots captured by his father Don Cook, chief photographer at the NEWS, as he bids for the World’s Champion Cheeria Eater.
Linda Dean Melvin, 11, of Hugo, sells her pony Jacob for 1187 to help cover medical costs after spinal injury. Buyers later return the pony, as Grady Holton and others contribute more. Linda faces possible paralysis while local groups organize further aid through drives and events.
Houston AP reports the 93rd Congress considers numerous oil and gas energy policy bills amid recent shortages. Proposals range from repealing oil import controls to curbing natural gas price powers, plus calls for a Department of Natural Resources and Environment and a national energy commission. Jackson-led study seeks a cohesive federal energy role and streamlined import controls, with emphasis on domestic coal gasification over LNG imports.
East Central announces a one year Presidential Leadership Grant offering half to full tuition for up to 100 students who show leadership or excellence in art music science mathematics or other academic fields. Applicants must be seniors entering college or current EC enrollees with a sponsor reader verifying potential across many disciplines.
Incumbent boards in several districts won re election as voters approved emergency and building fund levies in Ada Byng McLish Stonewall Vaness Fickett Center Latin Reft Arlen and other districts. A protest blocked certification in the Pickett Center race where Bob D Barnes won 80 to 52.
Jose Echeverri, a 19 year old from Manizales, Colombia, spends a semester at Ada High School through International Fellowship. He studies English, world history, shop, art, Spanish and chemistry while living with the Kellogg family. He notes cultural differences, likes Ada stores and coffee, and describes his hopes for education and independence.
Zane Bowman longtime Ada High basketball coach since 1969 was chosen Ada Junior High principal by the Ada Board of Education Tuesday night. Bowman, 32, will take over June 1, succeeding William R. Lewis who moves to East Central as dean of students July 1. Bowman, an East Central graduate and Varnum native, has coached at Strother and Ada with notable district titles and a state finals appearance in 1970. He and his wife Clarice reside in Ada with two sons Garth and Lane.
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