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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
4
The Ada editor cautions that rising federal power and new commissions come from voter approval in Washington. Many boards outlive their purpose, yet the public tends to support bigger budgets and controls, urging readers to reflect on accountability rather than blaming lawmakers alone.
A nostalgic meditation on life before widespread air conditioning. It recalls hot summers without indoor comforts, porch gatherings, and the shift to cooler rooms, furniture, and quiet homes, comparing past simplicity with modern convenience and the price of comfort.
It explains how landowners owe a duty to keep attractive nuisances safe for children. Items like water-filled holes, lumber piles, uncovered wells, and unlocked tool sheds pose risks. Owners should address hazards promptly and notify neighbors to seek safety improvements.
Essay argues justice is a biblical requirement not optional and binds believers to oppose injustice. It contrasts religious involvement in state life with the duty to defend the oppressed, noting God’s alignment with the righteous and the need to actively fight for justice despite political risks.
Oklahoma Bar Association column notes lawmakers criminal ban risks for children and urges consulting an attorney, citing fact variances may change legal application. It emphasizes that the piece informs, not advises, and warns readers to seek full advisement on specifics.
A report details that last year Italy endured one death every 45 minutes due to highway accidents. The data highlights ongoing road safety concerns across the country and calls for policy action to curb fatalities.
Calcutta and Bombay appear as India's largest cities. The assertion highlights two major urban centers with historic prominence.
Soil Conservation Service notes flood control works north of Lula and on Stonewall sites, with fill and timber clearing underway. Cooperators plant bermuda grass and K R Bluestem, estimate high seed yields from big yellow hop clover, and project over a million dollars yearly payroll gains from flood control programs and improved pasture.
A collage of verses urges fathers to guide their sons with patience and moral molding. The page weaves short parables about common sense, a nurse’s quip, and reflections on work, fame, and parenting, ending with a seven ages of woman quip attributed to Dwight Morrow.
A brief note describes an unusual soil conditioner pairing as a basic spade paired with a spouse metaphorically or practically. The line suggests a minimal tool setup with a partner present in a domestic or symbolic sense.
A Dixie governor likens tourists to cotton bales in a pointed satirical remark about tourism and agriculture. The comment underscores regional tensions and economic priorities, highlighting the governor’s sharp critique of visitor impact on the state’s cotton-driven heritage.
A controversial tobacco variant claims to reduce awareness with a tranquilizer in the filter. Health officials warn of serious lung cancer risk and potential impaired judgment for smokers.
A humorous back and forth depicts a tourist challenging a towel claim and a proprietor noting the towel existed long before any law. The exchange highlights playful local banter and a stubborn towel.
Editorial phrase argues against hypocrisy urging consistent behavior to avoid overwork and burnout among workers. The writer frames the demand for integrity as essential to prevent excessive labor and wasted effort.
A compact account notes Cuba as a place of exile and a grave for those who seek refuge. The piece contrasts flight from Cuba with the perilous fate that awaits emigrants near the island.
A reflection on birth status and identity. The verse notes that no distinction shields one from being seen as the perpetual baby, aging yet treated as young by family and society.
A city family negotiated to rent a mountain summer home from a property owner. The owner insisted on a good view. The owner noted from the porch one could see Johnson's service station and the Peters' farm, with limited other landmarks in sight.
The scene contrasts space rescue with a shoe dealer hiring a clerk. A calm clerk questions a plan by noting risks and timing while a space mission returns for dinner time. The exchange hints at practical limits of ambitious projects.
A person seeks refuge from global overload by using a telephone booth coin slot to sever connections and isolate themselves from external noise. The act creates a temporary boundary between self and world.
A collage of short humorous maxims and witticisms from old culture. Notable bits include lines about middle age habits and everyday manners, with quips on olives, appearance, finances, and cautionary marriage thoughts. A playful snapshot of period humor and social observations.
Ada market held steady on Tuesday with receipts of 1600 cattle and 50 hogs. Cattle ranged from 10 to 25 dollars per head across categories including bulls veal calves and butcher calves, while stockers and feeders showed wide spreads for steers heifers and calves. Hog prices showed bulk butchers at 15 to 17 dollars and feeder hogs 13 to 15 dollars.
Oklahoma City AP reports prices paid to local producers by the State Board of Agriculture. Cash wheat across listed towns ranged 1.80 to 1.88 per bushel, eggs graded by buyers showed steady markets with sizes 24 to 28 cents, fowl and butterfat also steady with weights and fat content giving 4 to 14 cents and 50 to 60 cents respectively.
Cattle 4600 head with 400 calves sold mainly feeders as private treaty. trade uneven with few sales. slaughter cattle light. Hogs 400 head moderate. barrows and gilts 16.00 to 17.50. sows 12.50 to 14.50. Sheep 200 head not enough to test market. small lots 80 to 100 lb lambs 20 to 21. Canners and cutters 11.50 to 14.50. utilities 14 to 16. bulls 17 to 18.5.
Motors and tobaccos led a mixed early rally with the AP average up 0.5 at noon to 273.0 and the Dow at 724.21 as most key issues rose while chemicals slipped. Fox stock dropped after Cleopatra premiere but pared losses later. investors question when Fox recoups a roughly 15 a share investment.
A reflective essay notes the morning routine of Ol' Buzz and the odd misplacements of a book, coffee spills, and the challenge of starting the day. It recalls the Tulsa race riot a century ago, cites possible remedies for the state and county, and ponders community improvements and civic aims.
Oklahoma's Wildlife Conservation Commission meets July 1 with Wayne Wallace chosen as chairman to succeed Ed Futrell Porum. Wallace, an Antlers businessman, has served since 1960 and was vice chairman this year. Jack Parish of Tishomingo becomes vice chairman and Harold Cooksey of Norman is new secretary. The panel also announced promotions in fisheries and appoints D H McClanahan as assistant chief for a southwestern district. A noted bass fishing trend is discussed with oversized largemouths in waters normally for smallmouths.
A three day string of incidents in Ada ended with a 6 p.m. Wednesday crash in the 100 block of West Main. A pickup driven by Billy Dee Campbell collided with a car driven by Elroy Leo Cooper. Cooper posted a $10 bond for following too closely. Additional Municipal Court actions included Kenneth Kite facing assault and battery charges, Amy Shields Kite fined for public drunkenness, Julius Hampton pleading not guilty to public drunkenness, and several individuals cited for speeding or excessive parking tickets.
The Post Office will implement five digit ZIP codes nationwide starting July 1. Ada will use 74820, with 74821 for college station mail. The system speeds mail and reduces misdirection, with Ada no longer a regional distribution point. letters can be addressed with or without the code while awaiting full adoption.
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