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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1967
Page
4
The Ada area article discusses increasing land yields through weed spraying and chemical fertilization, boosting Bermuda and coastal grasses. It highlights Ned Biffle’s claims of dramatic weight gains after weed control and urges improving herd quality alongside pasture improvements for higher returns.
A court upheld that an accuser is not liable for malicious prosecution when there is probable cause for the initial accusation even if the charge fails in court. The text contrasts careful liability with potential chilling effects on reporting crimes and discusses a gardener case and a widow in a burglary claim.
Green chlorophyll enables plants to convert sunlight and chemicals into food energy and oxygen. All life on Earth depends directly or indirectly on this process for sustenance and energy.
A state safety tally shows that all vehicles involved in rural Oklahoma traffic accidents in January through March would lay end to end in a 17 mile line and form a junk pile covering 13 acres.
A sermon notes Paul’s missionary path in Asia and Bithynia, where closed doors guided him to Europe. The speaker urges readers to see divine direction in setbacks, citing a Macedonian call and God’s plan that opens new paths when others close.
Ted Dwayne Wilson a 16 year old Doniphan Missouri student stopped on his way to a driving test when he saw a car plunge into a creek. He pulled the unconscious man from the water performed mouth to mouth resuscitation and helped his wife and five children to safety. After drying off he finished his trip and scored 93 on his driving test.
The 1966 report notes that more than 50 000 stolen cars were used to commit other crimes, highlighting the scale of vehicle theft as an enabling factor in criminal activity during that year.
The piece explores shifts in child punishment and vocabulary from whipping to spanking, noting changing norms over time. It contrasts historical harsher terms with modern, milder practices and links language change to broader social change, urging cautious judgment and continued optimism in the Oklahoma way of life.
Oklahoma City AP report notes government aims to finish its income tax evasion case against former Speaker J D McCarty. Witness Glen D Harrison outlines $32 258 unreported earnings 1960 to 1962 including a $5 000 bribe and $12 000 from the Chamber of Commerce. McCarty to present defense evidence Thursday and Friday.
The Census Bureau estimates the U S population rose by 2.2 million to 198.9 million as of June 1 with overseas servicemen counted. The Commerce Department predicts total new construction this year will be slightly below 1966 levels, despite higher spending.
Florida state Senate hopeful Bob Shevin handed out campaign buttons bearing the slogan 00 Shevin. The AP report notes the buttons as part of his campaign materials.
Classified ad listing shows options to buy sell or trade items with reference FE 2433. Includes contact method and brief item categories for local exchange postings.
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