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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
4
A reflective editorial argues April showers symbolize growth and connection to history in Oklahoma. It contrasts urban indifference with the state’s spring drama, praising rain as necessary for wildflowers and crops while noting the dangers and power of storms. The piece ends with a driver’s quick moral about adjusting perspective when danger arises.
The Planning Division of the Oklahoma Department of Highways will conduct a traffic survey in Ada starting June 23 for about two weeks. Eight college students and three permanent staff will interview motorists at all major city entrances to gather origin destination data and travel purpose.
The piece argues that ranching demands patience and steady effort over generations. It contrasts quick fixes with the slow, cyclical nature of breeding, calving, feeding, and land management. It emphasizes time for evaluating cattle crosses, conserving water, and developing pastures, urging readers to learn from ranchers’ disciplined, long term approach.
A legal primer on using the mail delivery presumption to prove notice. It explains that properly stamped and addressed letters presumed received, with exceptions such as open lobby drop or neglectful posting, and notes cases where affidavits contradicted receipt.
In Durban police estimate they destroyed about a million marijuana plants during raids in the Umbumbulu and Umkomaas valleys over a two week campaign. Air force helicopters assisted by locating plantations.
Saigon reports troops in full battle regalia visiting Wonder Beach as part of a wider U.S. effort to boost morale. Delta Company of the 1st Battalion, Ith Infantry, claimed Wunder Beach without fighting, while others relaxed at China Beach and Dai Nang. The piece notes declining battlefield action, rising recreation budgets, and growing concerns over morale, discipline, and drug use among remaining troops.
An extended social at the Oklahoma State Bank Cabin on June 14 honored the Nickell family gathering with many attendees from Ada and nearby towns. The report lists numerous Nickell relatives, Simmons kin, Isaacs visitors, and local residents sharing meals, games, and birthday celebrations across Ada and surrounding communities. Numerous travel, hospital, and recreation notes follow, including visits to Valley View Hospital and a busy schedule of family reunions and city outings.
SAIGON AP The US Command announced that 25 Americans were killed in action in Indochina last week the fourth lowest toll this year Thirteen other US service men died of nonhostile causes and 199 were wounded in combat The combat death toll rose six from the prior week with 19 killed The total US presence in Vietnam stood at 247 200 troops Vietnamese and allied casualties were high with 322 government troops killed and 934 wounded while 1 883 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong were killed the prior week 419 killed and 98 wounded government forces and 1 789 enemy killed
Mr and Mrs Doyle Bittle and children visited with Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and family in Stratford. Lavern Farmer Randy Hickory Hubert Parkins Judy Sulphur and others visited the Farmers. Lorraine Pennington returned home after Valley View Hospital stay. Wayne Pennington Garland Pennington Milo Pennington Jackie Ayres Florence Isaacs visited Alfred Pennington. M C Cox hosted Wayne Bradley Angela and others for Wayne’s birthday. Sunday dinner guests included Helen Bradley Angie Senior Love Kevin and Michelle. Cox also visited Larry Henderson Galey with Mrs Cox.
Mix 2 ripe bananas with 2 cups milk until thick and fluffy. Yield two large glasses.
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