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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
8
Dutch astronomers use a mile long Westerbork radio array to probe universe shape and galaxy centers. The vast instrument, with 82 foot antennas on rails, seeks clues on expansion, quasars, and pulsars, building toward understanding cosmic structure beyond the Milky Way.
Lt Robert M. McCurley received the Navy Commendation Medal for his work as a plane commander in a naval patrol squadron off Vietnam, for aiding enemy shipping interception in 1970. He trained at Ada Hi School and East Central, entered the Navy in 1987, and served from Okinawa to the Pacific, with three children and wife Billye Miller.
Washington debates the Nixon era Pentagon revelations as The New York Times and The Washington Post battle over printing more of a 7 000 page history of U S decision making on Vietnam. Officials condemn leaks while probing sources. reactions range from anger to hyperbole as lawmakers question national security.
The Labor Department ordered Atlanta contractors to hire minority group workers immediately to balance skilled construction trades. It marks the fourth city action in this federal effort, with Seattle area plans based on local agreements. The order covers Atlanta and predicts about 1,500 new minority jobs over four years.
Lorenzo Cook, 22, of Oklahoma City, climbed a derrick near his home after an argument with a cousin and fell 125 feet to his death just before dawn. Police and fire units could not reach him safely. authorities noted concerns over weapon risk and high access, while witnesses described pleas for him to come down.
Oklahoma City AP reports the 18 year old voting age gained a partial victory in the 1971 Oklahoma Legislature. A resolution submitting a U S constitutional amendment to voters was approved, while a broader 18 to 20 year old registration plan for federal elections was enacted. Only one of five anti discrimination women bills passed both houses. Several measures on race and aid to the poor moved forward or stalled as session ended.
Melba Sue Apala, 17, of Whitesboro Texas, won the ninth National Sand Bass Festival crown in Madill Oklahoma. She was selected from contestants Friday night and will receive merchandise including a color TV set from local merchants.
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