The Ada Evening News on Pesticides and Public Safety
The Long Range View discusses benefits and risks of chemicals in farming. It cites DDT concerns raised by the National Audubon Society and beekeeping losses, noting long lasting toxicity and disruption of ecosystems. Alternatives and research are urged to balance yields with safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Carson
National Audubon Society
Arizona Daily Cooperative
American Beekeeping Federation
Charles
Standing to Sue Congress Over Tax on Cats
A citizen cannot challenge a law’s constitutionality without a direct personal stake or standing. Financial interest like a tax payer or landowner suffices, while theoretical or minimal interests do not. The courts require concrete, real stakes to avoid frivolous or broad lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Molasses Spill Hits Ness City Co op Feed Mill
An unattended pump at the Ness City co op feed mill released about 2000 gallons of molasses into a grain mixer pit and floor. Officials call the cleanup sticky and stupendous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness City
Kan
Co-Op
Salt Domes Along Gulf Coast Hold 26 000-Year Supply
The four major Gulf Coast salt domes contain vast reserves capable of supplying the nation for about 26,000 years. Geologists cite Dakota Formation structures and natural brine as sources with potential for long term strategic storage and industrial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
United States
The Chase in Job and Divine Reign
A Bible lesson on Job’s pursuit of answers and God’s sovereign questioning. It contrasts human desire for explanation with divine wisdom, noting Job’s evolution from demand to humble awe and trust in God’s ultimate sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
God
Einstein
Around the County Notes Residents Visit Cemeteries and Attend Events
May Johnson reports on church attendance at Lightning Ridge and gatherings across Ada, Byng, Stratford, Roff, Wynnewood, and Duncan area towns. The column lists visits by the Hatcher and Summers families, wedding shower, bowling, fishing trips, and a July 4 work day at Hart Cemetery with many local families and neighbors.
Positive Thinking and the Allure of Self Help Books
The piece surveys colorfully titled self help books at drug stores and newsstands led by Norman Vincent Peale. It contrasts ultra confident “positive” types with Dale Carnegie’s advice on avoiding arguments and winning friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Vincent Peale
God
Dr. Peale
Hitler
Dale Carnegie
Peo
Sooner State Receives NRA Hunter Safety Award
Oklahoma Governor Dewey Bartlett received the National Rifle Association Hunter Safety Award for the state's outstanding contribution to hunter safety during 1967. NRA Southwest Field Rep Bill Jordan gave the award, which Bartlett then presented to Wildlife Director Wendell Bever, marking the second time Bever has been honored in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Dewey Bartlett
National Rifle Association
Bartlett
NRA Southwest
Bill Jordan
Department of Wildlife Conservation
Wendell Bever
Bever
Wildlife Department
Oklahoma
Penrods Visit Relatives and Attend Clinic
Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and children visited L J Penrod in Ada on Thursday. Karen Penrod went to Lindsay on Friday for a basketball clinic. Mr and Mrs Lowell Penrod and children from Pickett were recent visitors. The Penrods and children also visited Mr and Mrs Hatcher, Robert and Darryl, on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness
Lindsay
Robert Penrod
L. J. Penrod
Ada
Karen Penrod
Lowell Penrod
Pickett
Robert Penrods
Penrod
Hatcher
Robert
Darryl
Ownbeys Entertain and Farewell Visit Schedule
Charles Ownbey suffered an eye injury while helping tear down a building on Wednesday. Guests at the Ownbey home over Memorial Day included visits to Rofs Cemetery. Sunday visitors were Rocky Kinsey and Vanessa. Week visits included Stratford gatherings with Ercy and Mary Ownbey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ownbey
Ben Ownbey
Charles
Leon Hughey
May Johnson
Griffiths Attend Alumni Banquet and Family Reunion
Mr and Mrs Jack Griffith of Fort Worth and their children spent the weekend with Arno Griffith and Laura Johnsons family attended the alumni banquet at Rofs Saturday night. They joined the Brad ley family reunion in Ada Sunday with Arno Griffith also present. The Griffiths visited Max Griffith and Vicky on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake McGee
Alvie Griffith
A. G. Gaar
Iris
Ada
Laura Johnson
Lloyd McIlroy
Howard Briggs
Juanita Greenwood
Vernon Gasaway
Vaness
Jack Griffith
Fort Worth
Arno Griffith
Rofs
Griffith
Bradley
Max Griffith
Vicky
Mrs Laura Johnson and Jack Griffiths Visit Fort Worth Friends
Mrs Laura Johnson and Jack Griffiths were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Richard Soutee and family and Mrs Marjorie Soutee. Edith and Cheryl Griffith of Fort Worth are visiting this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Johnson
Jack Griffiths
Richard Soutee
Marjorie Soutee
Edith
Cheryl Griffith
Fort Worth
Rycroft Family Links Highlight Oklahoma Visits
Debbie and Mary Ellen Ry croft from Oklahoma City spent a few days with their grandmother and uncles Mrs. Doc. Kenneth Ry croft and family visited Mrs. Summers in Albert and Doc Summers Saturday. Jeff Bailey Jr. and Ed Coffey visited Otis Coffey Saturday. Carl Wright Kenneth and Andy Lawton visited Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey Memorial Day. Jeff Bailey Sr Ada and Jeff Bailey Jr. with children from Oklahoma City visited with Mr and Mrs Coffey and Andy Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Johnson
Lightning Ridge
Kenneth Childers
Willie Brewington
Jeff Bailey Jr
Oklahoma City
Andy Wright
Lawton
Bob Hatcher
Robert
Darryl
Stratford
Ercy Ownbey
Arvilla Hatcher
Roff
Mollie Summers
Albert
Doc
Midwest City
Bessie Rushing
Jeff Bailey Sr
W. E. McCullar
Jeff Bailey
Debbie
Mary Ellen Rycroft
Kenneth Rycroft
Ed Coffey
Mrs
Otis Coffey
Carl Wright
Kenneth
Andy Lawton
Ada
Vanoss Social Visit Reported by Local Tell
Mr and Mrs LaDon Miller and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Herman Miller Sunday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Childers and family from Oklahoma City visited later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Glasgow
LaDon Miller
Herman Miller
Kenneth Childers
Oklahoma City
Coal Gate Families Visit Joe Walker and Family
Mr and Mrs Lem Burleson Mr and Mrs Arthur Young and family and Mr and Mrs Archie Edding and daughter all of Coal Gate visited Mr and Mrs Joe Walker and family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Burleson
Arthur Young
Archie Edding
Coalgate
Joe Walker
Public squabble and rear-end mishap headline
A politician demands an apology from a newspaper editor over a resignation notice placed in the Public Improvements column. On a busy street a driver is bumped three times by inattentive motorists, prompting one driver to reveal her license and credentials as the fragile scene unfolds.
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Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc County Enterprise
Ada Stareae
Ada Trond Deus
Vening News
Ada Wee
Pontotec
Okla
ADA Evening News
Peewee Weeer
Seeteereeeeres
BY Lawrence Walthouse
Jill Click
Altus
East Central
Hart and
Farrell Sales
Frank Harber
Wylie Websters
Cecil Knight
Nettie Hunt
Konawa
Sadie Roley
Tulsa
Marvin Hunt
Mack Summers
Gaylen
Nettie Hodges
Phyllis
Charles Morrow
Fitzhugh
Gertie Summers
Mack
Gertie
Wynnewood
Albert Cassady
Galey
Union Hill
Virgil Haines
Joe Summers
Gene Summers
Pauls Valley
Naomi Stanfield
Kevin
Earl Stewart
Stanfields
Dunn
Kenneth Stanfield
Alma Dunn
Herbert Griffith
Doug
Kevin Stanfield
Darlene
Cathy
Wayne Hunt
Stephenie
Anita McCullar
Nettie Childers
Ralph McGill
Clarence Davis
Earl Davis
U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot
McAlester
Bonnie Hobbs
Mangum
Lee Greer
Ed Price
John Daniels
Kim and
Robbie
Coweta
Andy Murray
Jo Lita Murray
Gail
Mike
Charlotte Daniels
Kim
Sandra Daniels
Margaret Sturdivan
Sandra
Nora Ryan
Homer Sliger
Judith
Maud Sliger
Lou Wilmoth
Ahloso
W. L. McKinley
Clarence McKinley
Walsh, Cole
Glenn Cornell
Tommy Thurman
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Norrell Vandegriff
Pauline Vandegriff
Betty Vandegriff
Marie
Henry Dew
Beth
Gene
Don Ricker and Son
Wellington
John Reeves
Virginia
Norrell Vandergiff
Norrell V Griff
J. R. Vandegriff
Funay
Jesse Wilson
By Buzzy Bonehouse
Sooner State
Hunter
Vanoss
Jean Kh
Connie Nelson
Preacher
Mr. Preacher
E. E. Schmick
F. G. Kernan
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