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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1973
Page
1
A gardener recalls a confrontation over leaf feeding with an organic zealot neighbor. He learns plant nutrients reach roots via soil bacteria whether organic or inorganic, and errs to mix both. He swears by a practical blend of feeding, dubbing it common sense gardening.
Oklahoma sportsmen gain access to the National Hunting and Fishing Day Manual revised to help organize NHF Day observances on September 22. The 7- page guide covers last year’s activities, source lists for free literature and films, and how to obtain the $2 manual from NHF Day in Riverside, Connecticut.
Oklahoma City AP Charles Nesbitt said the State Corporation Commission will hold a September hearing on making gasoline distribution a public utility. Doyle Downing of Locust Grove accused Phillips Petroleum Co and a distributor of price and supply discrimination in May and June. Downing seeks to invoke a 1907 law to regulate pricing and access. The commission notified refiners and distributors of the hearings, flagging a possible new dispute with the industry. Downing alleges Phillips refused direct sales, routing fuel through J F Steabs & Sons with alleged exclusive rights in his area, and reports a 60 percent May reduction and a 35 percent cut in June from the prior year.
Washington AP reports an Agriculture Department worksheet shows farm output rose to 111 percent of 1967 by 1972 while labor hours fell to a record 6.2 billion, with mechanization and efficiency reducing hours spent on planting, cultivating, harvesting, and livestock care.
Oklahoma City AP report states the Department of Public Safety bought a 1973 model twin engine Aero Commander for Gov. David Hall. The cost was 242 000 dollars with trade in of the Highway Patrol 1966 Aero Commander. Mayberry cited 175 600 dollars appropriated by the last legislature and 66 400 from last year's appropriation. Senator Ferrell urged using the old plane to save about 250 000 dollars.
Lakewood Colorado AP describes 1927 school contract from Samuel M Barbiero era in which male teachers could court once a week if attending church, while women were forbidden to keep company with men or marry. Women faced strict dress and conduct rules, smoking bans, and alcohol restrictions.
Oklahoma feedlot operators say the price ceiling could force closures as margins shrink. H Ladd Hitch Jr. of the state’s largest operation warns they cannot add cattle or feed under the cap. Bulls of inflation and higher corn costs strain finances and raise bankruptcy fears across Panhandle and Texas County feeders.
Washington AP The Senate Interior Committee expects to approve next week a bill requiring reclamation of land stripped by mining. Two House subcommittees will resume joint sessions on similar measures Monday. The proposal would limit to coal, with underground mining exempt, and would shift enforcement to states under federal guidelines.
Washington AP report says the Postal Service sold surplus furniture and office equipment to its employees ahead of a move to a new 30 million dollar headquarters at L Enfant Plaza. Items included used electric typewriters once worth over 400 dollars now about 45, desks and desks, couches, chairs, and chairs sold at deep discounts. Sale ran two days with purchases needing removal by buyers.
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