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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1975
Page
4
The piece analyzes postwar U S aid ideas and failures in developing nations, noting misgovernance and misallocated funds from fertilizer plants to glamorous projects. It argues for stronger world agriculture, cuts through morale with a Mt. Shasta parable about springs and spiritual renewal.
A husband is found guilty of manslaughter for his wife's death from exposure after he failed to aid her. The court ruled homicide can result from a voluntary act or a legal duty to act. Similar cases include a parent failing to feed a child. A man leaving a woman who later poisons herself was not guilty for lack of legal duty.
A sermon reflection on inferiority and adequacy through God’s power. The speaker cites Philippians 4 13 and 2 Corinthians 4 8 9 to urge reliance on divine strength rather than personal might. Abraham Lincoln and Dr John Ellis Large are referenced to illustrate faith helping overcome life’s trials.
The essay debates worldliness as an ancient warning and current high living, tracing its evolving scope from sacred restraint to modern pleasures. It contrasts old English and Gaelic nature imagery with contemporary rock music, cites the Grand Canyon Suite and Brigadoon, and stresses action over empty plans while praising nature’s rewards.
In Raleigh North Carolina AP jury selection stalls as attorneys seek to probe jurors beliefs on race. One black juror sits among four chosen while the state uses three of nine challenges on black jurors. Defense challenges racial questioning about interracial marriage triggers recess.
Margaret Shahenian becomes the first woman elected to the Wine Institute board. She serves as vice president and corporate secretary of Guild Wineries, with early wine industry work at Alta Vineyards in Fresno starting in 1947. Alta was acquired by Guild in 1962.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma guardianship hearings are set for two estates. James A Wilkinson guardian seeks confirmation of sale of one half undivided interest in Ada lots for 14000 dollars with hearing July 31 1975. Marion Bethune guardian seeks confirmation of sale of 10 acre tract with 20000 dollars including mineral rights with hearing July 29 1975.
Obituaries list Ada and nearby residents who died in July. Norman Matthews, 64, Ada. Stan Gordons, 52, Ada. Maude B Steele, 91, Ada. Danie W Cochran, 83, Ada. Alice Sue Willis, 85, Coalgate. Lornie Miller, 48, Ada. Julia N Biles, 82, Ada. Lillie Kimbrough, 84, Allen. Lena Rogers, 82, Ada. Funeral services noted by Smith, Criswell, and Jim Epperson.
Federal Energy Administrator Zarb urged Congress to back Ford's energy plan to curb fuel use as gasoline prices loom. Testimony ahead of a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing noted May and June refinery problems and potential two to five cent increases by Labor Day, with a possible record 61.2 cents per gallon. The Senate also advanced a bill to roll back new U.S. oil prices from over 12 dollars to 11.28.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court indicated a decision may come in three to four weeks on a $2 million Muskogee County case. Tulsa lawyers accuse District Judge William Haworth of seeking a friend to be guardian and hire the lawyers for the Cosper family estates after a Webbers Falls explosion.
A special meeting of Ada Urban Renewal Authority board members is scheduled for 4 15 p m Monday at the authority office located at 107 South Constant. The session will address renewal plans and related actions.
Merl Miller OSU 4-H specialist says the conference will include workshops to explore society and self, rekindle pioneer spirit ideals and values. New ideas and materials will be shared via group discussions and displays by subject specialists. Open to about 6 000 leaders across the state and other interested people. Registration forms from county OSU extension centers.
The Pawnee All Indian Rodeo markets July 24 to 26 in Okmulgee with $1500 in prize money and events such as saddle bronc bareback bull riding calf roping steer wrestling and cowgirl barrel racing. Performances start each evening at p.m.
Instructional recipe notes describe making a butter flour milk sauce, cooling and refrigerating, then packing meat balls with sauce in an insulated bag. Heat before serving. Yields about six servings. Do not store meat balls more than 1 to 3 days unless covered with broth or gravy for flavor.
Cook rice per package. In a bowl mix rice shrimp celery onions and mushrooms. Chill. At serving, stir together dairy sour cream salad dressing mayonaise lemon juice worcestershire and pepper. Garnish with shrimp. Serves 4.
Remove frozen corn from pollen and place on heavy duty foil. Top with butter cheese sauce and pepper. Seal foil, grill over hot coals 25 to 35 minutes turning occasionally. Open foil stir and serve. Indoor option 400 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes serves 3.
Remove frozen corn from pouch and place on heavy duty foil. Top with barbecue sauce olives and butter then seal foil. Grill over hot coals 25 to 35 minutes turning occasionally. Open and stir to serve. Serves 3.
Combine heavy cream sugar and salt chill. Whip cream and fold in undiluted orange concentrate gradually. In parfait glasses layer orange grapefruit sections berries and cream. Refrigerate about 3 hours for setting.
A decorated cake outlines a tennis court using white decorator icing. It covers dividing lines, net placement with colored straws, and positioning a gum ball and rackets on the cake court.
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