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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1973
Page
1
The Jerusalem artichokes or sun chokes, native to North America, regain popularity for their low starch, high value, and easy care. They grow tall on sunny fences, store well after harvest, and pair well with salads, casseroles, or eggs while benefiting from bone meal soil amendments.
In Weatherford Oklahoma AP reports via Steve Stroud of Professional Cattle Consultants that DES ban and price ceilings threaten drastic beef shortages. Stroud notes heifers diverting to feedlots raise future herd risk. he says output drops as gain slows without growth hormone. Continued on Page 5.
Washington AP The Senate investigations subcommittee continues hearings into whether the Agriculture Department knew the scope of the Soviet wheat purchase before the 1972 sale. GAO findings say U S attaches reported a world wheat surplus, but the information was not used. Butz and Brunthauer deny solid early warning of large Soviet purchases.
Oklahoma City hunters must obtain 1974 deer tag licenses by Sept. 1, with special hunt permits for archery and gun seasons issued by Sept. 30 for several refuges. elk prairie chicken permits require 1973 licenses, and application can be by post card or letter. Open Acres program offers landowner payments and access to hunting areas.
The Pontotoc County Free Fair introduces a separate beef heifer show sponsored by the Cattlemen's Association. Rules require baby teeth, ownership timing, breed classes with at least three entries, grooming standards, and showings for two age groups. exhibitors capped to local 4-H and FFA members, with sale eligibility and trophies for champions.
The 10th annual Ken Lance Ada Rodeo runs July 31 to August 1 at 6:30 p.m. seven miles south of Ada on Stonewall Highway. Owner Ken Lance predicts a record entry, with last year’s purse near 13,954 dollars and about 20,000 attendees. Performers include Johnny Paycheck, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Mel Tillis, Billy Parker, and Don Thomson, plus Miss Rodeo USA Sandra Carnell.
Byng High School will host a five day training school for school bus drivers from July 30 to August 3. The Oklahoma State Department of Education transportation section will run the sessions at 8 a.m. Frank Duke, transportation director, said the program covers new state and federal regulations with classroom work, study of the Oklahoma Driver's Manual reexamination and road tests.
The prison rodeo at Oklahoma State Penitentiary McAlester will showcase bold inmates in boots and spurs in the 29th annual arena event. Tickets already surpass last year’s pace as Aug 30 to Sept 2 draw crowds from hundreds of miles. The 25,000 seat arena hosts the world’s only roped prison rodeo approved by the Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Washington reports by the Agriculture Department show rural residents trail city dwellers in the quality and availability of health care. The Rural Development Service study notes physician shortages longer travel to care higher work injury rates and poverty reducing access, with two thirds of Americans living on 10 percent of land and dispersed rural populations needing care.
The Texas Railroad Commission aims to issue rules on liquefied petroleum gas distribution to keep energy flowing to rural Texans. Chief counsel Fred Young said the agency will proceed despite challenges to its jurisdiction. LPG producers largely refused to speak at a Monday hearing, prompting Young to pledge a report to the commission in about four weeks.
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