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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
4
The Ada News reflects on the election cycle noting many candidates entering the race and focusing on the governor's role. It argues that governors cannot enact broad programs alone and that legislative action, vetoes, and inter-chamber relations shape outcomes.
The narrative notes Valley View hospital treats for injuries from falls due to snow and ice. It highlights remedies like wool socks, walking sticks, de-icer, scraping tools, and keeping steps clear, emphasizing caution in the morning and waiting for thaw while seeking warmth indoors.
The piece reflects on how birds endure cold and scarcity but now benefit from human feeding. It mentions scratch, bread crumbs, bird food, sunflower seeds, and suet as tasty offerings, noting a humorous wish to dine with birds after experiences like ham hash.
The editor explains page one content favors extra effort and reader submissions. She urges correspondents to submit amusing neighbor tales or animal antics, notes the paid incentive, and invites notes for consideration with examples from Pickett and Kathy Garner as guidance.
No accidents have been reported in Ada since Monday. January total stands at 24, matching the 1965 count. In Municipal Court, Robert Howard East pleaded guilty to running a red light and fined $5. In JP Court, Houston N Brown and Willie Seals Jr faced petit larceny charges for stealing two tires and wheels from C A Christian Salvage.
Renowned ventriloquist and magician Cowboy Dave returns to Ada Monday with an assembly tour promoting safety. Sponsored by the National Child Safety Council and Ada Police, the show visits Washington Glenwood Irving Willard and Hayes schools with Napier pupils traveling to Irving.
Joe Bailey Cobb, longtime leader of the state Senate Old Guard, announces a bid for state auditor. The Tishomingo Democrat, a high profile victim of the 1964 reapportionment, aims to return to public service this year after recent defeat in special elections.
Senate battles the filibuster on the 14B repeal of Taft-Hartley as Mansfield seeks longer debate hours. Dirksen’s side claims 25 speeches organized against the motion, risking prolonged floor time while Southern Democrats push talk. Robertson argues current labor disputes overshadow the bill’s limited reach.
A 51 year old Adaman man Morman Frazier was arraigned in a justice court on armed robbery after allegedly holding up Walter Crow at about 7 30 p m Tuesday in Hammond Heights. Crow reported being robbed of 300 dollars during a gunpoint theft. Frazier was jailed after city police captured him Wednesday afternoon. A preliminary hearing date has not been set.
Scandivia hosts thousands of stone artifacts inscribed with Norse exploits illustrating early Germanic language. Culinary note suggests hollowed beets filled with egg salad served with greens and dairy for lunch.
In a devotional on redemption, the piece explains sin as a barrier between God and man and presents three answers to redemption. It argues only God can redeem, that Christ is identified with the Father and with humanity, and that redemption comes through Christ’s life and shed blood.
Frank H. Seay paid political advertisement notes a 1935 Pan American flying boat service as the first passenger air link across a major ocean. It recounts the San Francisco to Manila flight in 39 hours 48 minutes with stops at Honolulu Midway Wake Island and Guam.
Governor Henry Bellmon announced full state backing for a proposed six county regional social services center at Ada. The event drew leaders from Garvin Murray Johnston Coal Atoka and Pontotoc counties as Dr Charles F Spencer and East Central State College officials praised the study backing the plan. The report highlighted regional needs including high school dropout rates and aging population while planning for a sheltered workshop and enhanced public services. A bond sale is planned next week to match state funds with a hoped ground breaking soon.
Coalgate school board reelected Bill Parrish as superintendent for the 1966-67 school year marking his second year in the post. Parrish previously served as high school principal in 1964-65 and arrived in Coalgate from Bennington, Oklahoma.
Restlessness grows over Vietnam war as Americans question aims and outcomes. The piece argues that win or exit pressures shape public mood and notes parallels with Korea and World War II isolationism. It cites Johnson's stance that peace cannot be won by yielding to aggression.
Emmett Wood 86 retired farmer and rancher died Wednesday in a local hospital. Services set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Spring Baptist Church Sakawa with Rev George Jessie and Major Hawkins. Burial in family cemetery. Smith Funeral Home in charge. Born March 17 1879 in Starkville Mississippi he moved to Pontotoc then Seminole and back to Pontotoc. Survived by wife Ruth seven sons two daughters 31 grandchildren 67 great grandchildren a sister and four brothers.
The stonefish, a venomous member of the scorpion fish family, dwells on western Pacific and Indian Ocean bottoms. Its hypodermic spines inject venom that can cause insanity or death.
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