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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
4
A reflective Ada Oklahoma column notes changing domestic life with appliances and built in cleaners. The author recalls social patterns, gender roles, and memories of hometowns, linking memory with modern progress and the idea you cannot go home again.
The article asks why Jews are called Gods chosen people and explains the Sinai Covenant as a two sided agreement between God and the Israelites. It notes earlier covenants with individuals and marks Sinai as the origin of a national covenant: I will be your God and you will be my people.
Gov Henry Bellmon calls federal aid to develop navigation on Red River and Lake Texoma to curb welfare costs. He touts irrigation and recreation, cites county-by-county welfare outlays since 1957, and argues water transport would lower production costs while boosting minerals and employment.
The piece compares the cutting away of surplus in sculpture to how judges prune irrelevant facts in trials. It cites examples from murder theft and abduction cases and warns against prejudicial or off-topic details that waste time and distort juries. It emphasizes focus and brevity at the witness stand.
Basutoland plans independence this year and will be known as the Kingdom of Lesotho after gaining autonomy from the British protectorate in eastern South Africa.
Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture developed a cesium-137 radioisotope based nuclear gauge that measures snowpack density. It can assess a 10 foot snowpack in ten minutes, far quicker than the previous hour long method, enabling faster flood and avalanche warnings.
Classified want ads offer quick results with a dial phone contact. Consumers are urged to place listings by calling the local FE 2 4433 number for prompt service.
Ada entrant Jan Ozbirn was named the most talented girl among the non finalists and won a $100 scholarship. Jane Anne Jayroe of Oklahoma City won the Miss Oklahoma title.
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare announces a $13,773 grant to East Central State College. Funds support laboratory and special equipment for improved undergraduate instruction under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Farmers cultivate a compact corn hybrid standing five to six feet tall, about half the height of standard varieties. The short sturdy stalk supports easier mechanical picking and potential yield improvements.
New piece goods prints available in cotton terry cloth feature paisleys and checks promising durable textures for upholstery and apparel applications.
Father Denis Statham leads CRASH efforts to preserve two remaining buildings of the Sacred Heart Mission near Asher and Konawa. Volunteers stabilize the two story log structure and bakery, fundraise amid tight finances, and hope to create a museum and picnic area to honor pioneers.
An essay argues summer belongs to the boy but warns adult plans to mold him can backfire. It contrasts two views on summer chores. It notes the dangers of overbearing discipline and the value of giving freedom with guidance as parents try to shepherd youth toward responsible living.
Two thousand two hundred head sold at Ada Livestock Auction Inc with prices steady to firm from the prior week. Slaughter cows brought 12 to 18 dollars, slaughter bulls 18 to 23, stock steers 23 to 27, stock heifers 19 to 23, dairy cattle 17 to 21, stock steer calves 25 to 30.50, stock heifer calves 22 to 26, stock cows 14 to 16, and cow and calf pairs 125 to 175.
USDA cattle totals show 6 200 calves and 500 other cattle in Thursday sale. Feeder cattle led gains with most classes in good demand. yearling steers 27.00 to 29.90 for 500 635 pounds, 25.50 to 27.60 for 500 700 pounds, and feeder heifers 23.25 to 24.50 for 450 750 pounds.
The Oklahoma Heart Association says populations with low blood fats have lower heart disease rates. They recommend reducing heart attack risk by eating less animal fat and foods high in cholesterol.
Local classified page advertises buying selling and trading options with contact FE 2 4433 for inquiries and listings. Includes standard ad slot details and phone contact for submissions and responses.
Janet Grindstaff daughter of Mr and Mrs Burton Grindstaff of Solana Beach California died from injuries after an auto crash in France on June 19 while on a two year USO assignment. Services were planned in France but the body will be returned to the United States for burial. Her father was a former city editor of the Ada Evening News.
HUD approves Ada's plan certified by HUD enabling Ada to qualify for loans and grants under urban renewal and low rent housing programs. Officials note certification does not authorize specific federal aid but allows Ada to apply for eligible housing and urban development projects.
A court granted divorces to both Robert E. Tilley and Mamie C. Tilley. Each party obtained a legal termination of marriage.
A maxim notes that lacking justification for an action, a person should refrain and depart from it. The proverb underscores prudence and restraint in making choices without solid cause.
A collage of light anecdotes and one liners touches on pride and destruction, clocks and labor, camel shop humor, medical bills, biblical jokes, gardening, margarine and butter, honeymoon quirks, a potato onion cross, criminal ethics, jury duty, and a manager outlining odd product endorsements for players.
A family debates taking Junior to the pool versus letting him bathe at home. The writer notes water’s ageless, reusable nature and argues for thoughtful use rather than waste.
Argentina’s diverse climate supports a wide range of wildlife from tropical parrots to Antarctic penguins, reflecting the country’s broad geographic zones and ecological variety.
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