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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1969
Page
4
The Ada Evening News reports on farm outlook as June to July drought turns dry after earlier wet trends. Alfalfa and other hay suffer, cattle movement rises, and prices drop. Ken Lance dates for the Ada Rodeo are noted as a possible drought-breaker.
The article warns that collecting a fee for transporting passengers can void liability coverage if treated as carrying passengers for hire. Some casual payments may not trigger this, but formal arrangements often do. Policy language matters, and drivers should check insurance before sharing costs. The piece cites court decisions and notes varying policy provisions.
The piece links Lincoln's Gettysburg speech to biblical exodus themes. It discusses Moses as deliverer, asking not who Moses is but who God is, and asserts God will be with him to deliver the Hebrews from Egypt. It contrasts American independence with ancient liberation and echoes Passover celebrations.
Residents and families across Ada and nearby towns hosted and visited relatives, friends, and travelers. Numerous names appear in weekend and ongoing visits, including Jennie and Berry Bishop, the Jenkins and McKay families, and many others, with trips to Seminole, Antlers, and Oklahoma City.
Washington AP House tax reformers propose a rule forcing all to pay taxes on at least half their income. The plan would raise minimum annual revenue by about 200 million dollars and curb tax preferences for accelerated depreciation and other exemptions.
A prose patchwork recalls enduring friendships and care in daily life. The item lists visits by Terry and Kenny Ellis, the Clifford and Loyd families, and others to relatives in Tulsa and Henryetta, with several mentions of grandparents and aunts. The tone mirrors a community column of social ties and shared values.
The piece recalls carefree summers with long days outdoors, yard chores, and neighborhood hierarchies. It contrasts past freedoms with current grind, noting more exercise and simpler pleasures like a cold drink or ice cream. The anecdote ends with family humor about a bite in a car ride.
A devotional passage extols the Bible as divine revelation offering wisdom safety and holy living. It likens scriptures to a traveler’s map and a soldier’s sword, then shifts to a personal prayer praising God though noting limits of communication by modern means.
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