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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1975

Page

8

Timmy Kelly volunteers bone marrow help for sister Jan

Six year old Timmy Kelly offers to donate bone marrow to his sister Jan Kelly, a leukemia patient, to enable a transplant in Seattle. Doctors confirmed Timmy is the closest match among siblings. the family seeks funds from the Jan Kelly House Fund at Hernando Bank to cover mounting medical costs.

Hernando Miss Timmy Kelly Jan Timmy Jan Kelly Jack House Horn Lake High Nora Kelly Washington Seattle Mrs. Kelly Nashville Reader’s Digest Linda Honicker

Placebo effect linked to doctor patient bond

A Harvard Medical School study argues the placebo effect stems from trust and faith in the doctor. Researchers Benson and Epstein say the relationship can trigger real improvements beyond the treatment and warn against depersonalizing medicine.

Herbert Benson Harvard Medical School Benson Journal of the American Medical Society Mark D. Epstein

License tag stolen in Ada

An auto tag was reported stolen from a car parked at a service station at 4th and Broadway. The owner, Mickey Odom, told police he believes the tag was taken Thursday night.

4Th and Broadway Mickey Odom

Cancer victims to visit space launch from Cape Canaveral

Two 15 year olds Kevin Steen and Steve Southerland with cancers in remission will attend the July 15 Apollo-Soyuz launch at Cape Canaveral. Jimmy Craig of Rockledge also lost a leg to cancer. Steve underwent leg surgery in 1974 and hopes for four more remission years. Kevin survived dire prognosis after Oncovin exposure and befriended astronaut Donald Slayton, aided by Nixon.

Carefree Ariz Cape Canaveral U.S Kevin Steen Steve Southerland Kevin God Arizona Steve Miami Fla Ted Kennedy Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Ted Jr Jeffery Mike Orion Donald K. Slayton White House Richard M. Nixon Pacific Pago Pago Jimmy Craig Rockledge

Patch the Hole Day brings 30 volunteers to Tishomingo streets

About 30 residents and volunteers joined city undertaker Richard Smith to patch holes in Tishomingo streets amid 95 degree heat. Associate District Judge Tom Shaw praised the effort as county and city crews aided in the work and discussed plans for an August sale tax vote. The project aimed to prepare for the Chickasaw Festival and honor finances limiting the city’s repairs.

Tishomingo Richard Smith City Planning Commission Smith Volun Tom Shaw Shaw Eddie Brown Brown Johnston County

Open debate targets Overton James in Chickasaw governor race

Five candidates debated Saturday at Murray State College criticizing Gov Overton James on governance and the Chickasaw Motor Inn. Opponents argued for openness and warned against a new constitution while noting potential loss of sovereignty and disputed motel records.

Tishomingo Overton James Murray State College James Chickasaw Motor Inn Sulphur Emil Farve Farve Jerry Imotichey Ada Imotichey Smothchey Gov. James Ant Ray Hatton Tulsa McDonnell- Douglas Aircraft Charles Tate Ardmore Tate State Capitol Hatton

OSHA Starts Hearings On Workplace Noise Limits

Washington AP reports that OSHA opens hearings on permissible noise levels at work with billions at stake. Labor and industry clash over proposed regulations from the Labor Department.

OSHA Washington Labor Department Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Accordion to a clever homemaker's claim

A humorous note argues that hand washing dishes would take 6 240 hours over 15 years, equating to about 780 eight hour days, as a jokey justification for using an automatic washer.

Nitrogen Fertilizers May Harm Ozone More Than CFCs

Harvard scientist Michael McElroy warns that nitrogen fertilizers could damage the ozone layer more than fluorocarbon aerosols. He cites the $8 billion fertilizer industry and says nitric oxide from fertilizers may reach the stratosphere, reducing ozone and challenging efforts to feed a growing population.

Boulder Colo Harvard Freon Michael McElroy United States McElroy National Center For Atmospheric Research

School Board Delays Bond Vote To July 14 Meeting

The board plans to act on a proposed 1 million dollar school bond, hearing a presentation from R J Edwards Inc. and authorizing papers but not calling an election yet. The July 14 session replaces July 7 to ensure full attendance, with talks on middle school remodeling, air conditioning for elementary schools, and new high school facilities. Dr. Max Skelton says public meetings will seek patron input.

R. J. Edwards Inc Max Skelton

City Council Creates Ada Parking Authority Trust

The city council voted to appoint the Ada Parking Authority to manage off street lots, taking over from the SODA trust. The trust will receive 700 dollars per month and bear operating costs, with city funds not used. The council also approved related ordinances and measures on airport land, water rates, and committee appointments.

The Ada Parking Authority Southern Oklahoma Development Authority Soda) Trust Trust Ralph Smith Denzil Lowry Benton Browning Guy Shipe Jack Pollock Lester Cummings Ots Elwood Kemp Mack Braley Joe Parsons Braley Airport Commission Paul Landrith Parsons

Term polyandry refers to multiple husbands

The term polyandry describes a situation where a woman has more than one husband. It notes the definition and common social contexts for this practice without endorsing or judging it.

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