New Bill Accelerates Upstream Conservation Work
Congressman Tom Steed votes for the agriculture appropriations bill to speed upstream conservation across Oklahoma Fourth District. He cites 13 percent of land in current pools with 14 more under construction and a one-third faster construction pace next year. The bill allocates 53.79 million dollars for watershed protection, with 43.08 million for construction and 5.5 million for planning. Steed emphasizes local landowner initiative and state cooperation, noting Wewoka Creek progress and flood control benefits across multiple creeks and counties.
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Two Ada Men Admitted To State Bar
Two Ada men are among 106 new attorneys to be admitted to the Oklahoma Bar Association next Tuesday before the State Supreme Court. Francis E. Mayhue and Hob Macy will join the bar as spring graduates of the University of Oklahoma School of Law. Macy, from Indiana, joined Pat Holman’s staff in May. Mayhue has lived in Ada all his life and is related to GC Maybie Jr., a local attorney.
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Outlaw Bull S-14 Provokes Wild Chase Near Ada
In Ada area reports say the fierce bull S-14, weighing 1100 pounds and branded 14, eluded pursuing riders near the airport and through nearby roads. Rancher Travis and associates tracked the animal as it jumped fences and fled toward Harvey Luther’s land, with plans to resume pursuit after nightfall. Mrs Vogt and resident Joe Walthrop witnessed the dangerous animal, which may roam up to 40 miles in a week. The chase ends with the bull still at large in the big corral.
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Basic Task Of Preventing Juvenile Delinquency Falls To the Parents
A long Ada Oklahoma opinion piece argues that juvenile delinquency stems mainly from parental neglect and ignorance. It details cases of teenagers, notably Bobby, amid alcohol, uncontrolled spending, and unsafe driving, showing how parental supervision and guidance, or lack thereof, shape youth behavior and crime outcomes.
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Twelve Rules To Raise A Juvenile Delinquent
An editorial lists twelve parental missteps blamed for juvenile crime. It argues that permissive parenting will swell the prison population, urging readers to avoid indulgent practices and to face youth behavior with accountability rather than excuses.
Teen Agers Charged With Grand Larceny in Ada
Three Ada teenagers face grand larceny charges in County Court for stealing a tire, wheel, and jack from a home on Hunter Drive. Accused are Jerry Alwood 18 Sammy Ray Palsy 16 and Melvin Martin 17. Police said the trio signed statements admitting entry to a garage and attempting to sell the stolen tire after a roadside tire repair. County Attorney Pat Holan filed the charges. the theft occurred early Saturday.
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Ada 1961 Budget Highlights for City Services
The Ada budget lists allocations for park improvements and facilities, lifeguard and staff costs, diving stands, and capital outlay. Major items include new diving stands at Glenwood Porte and extended maintenance, along with funds for gas, electricity, repairs, and equipment upkeep.
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Man of steel and soul: industrialist aids disabled workers
The obituary-like reminiscence chronicles a Kansas City industrialist who built a motor parts business, sold to chains nationwide, and later committed to employing disabled workers including blind machinists. He earned the 1953 presidential and blind veterans awards and served on multiple disability and youth organizations.
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Platt Park Week Visitor and Park Weather Totals
Platt National Park reported 51,125 visitors for July 16 to 22, with a year total of 680,232 visitors and 6,601 campers last week. The period shows 0.03 inches of rain and a year total rainfall of 15.61 inches. High temperatures reached 97 on July 19. 63 was the low on July 24. A separate note cites record iron and steel payrolls totaling nearly 5.9 billion last year.
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