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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
1
A traveling sprinkler operates southeast of Ada delivering a 2 inch rainfall over a 250 foot wide strip. The unit travels quarter mile in 11 hours along a 2.5 inch steel cable with a four inch hose trailing behind and water drawn from a ranch lake through a diesel pumping unit delivering 700 gallons per minute. Jim Thomas observes the setup in a top photo.
Pontotoc County Red Cross appeals for 1170 to aid flood victims in eight localities and eastern states. They report 112000 people in Pennsylvania New York Virginia and Maryland in shelters with 37000 homes destroyed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A 300 man task force is aiding stricken families as staff work with volunteers.
An Agriculture Department report indicates the poultry convenience foods industry has moved beyond rapid growth into a mature stage with annual sales gains near 15 percent since the 1950s and a retail value around 1.5 billion dollars. It notes more private labels, predicts continued expansion, and outlines market saturation as a future possibility while highlighting major poultry products and evolving consumer uses.
The Associated Press reports ranchers, packers, and agricultural groups doubt lifting qualia restrictions on meat imports can curb rising prices. The American National Cattlemen's Association warns quotas removal by President Nixon could push prices higher, while Texas meat dealer Matt Gorges predicts steak and roast prices will rise despite minimal impact on most consumers. Farm Bureau president Kuhfuss and Gov. Ray of North Dakota caution on inflation roots and favor stabilization over controls.
Phillip Hughes of the Office of Federal Elections says the Times violated the 1971 Election Campaign Act by printing an impeachment ad for Nixon and omitting a required disclaimer. The issue was referred to the Justice Department for action.
A 28 year old man from Wyandotte is charged with air piracy after hijacking an American Airlines Boeing 727 from St Louis to Tulsa. He reportedly received 502,500 in ransom and two parachutes before bailing out over northern Indiana. FBI says a second bag with 500,000 and a submachine gun were found near the incident.
Washington reports indicate Australia may exceed its 600 million pound share of the U.S. beef import quota after Nixon removed the lid for 1972. A trade official says exporters will push to gain more of the U S market amid rising meat prices and easing restrictions. First four months of 1972 show stronger imports, with Australia supplying about 165 million pounds, up 40 percent from the prior year, as total shipments reach 2.483 billion pounds. The move could also lower farm gate cattle prices later this year.
At the end of the 1972 fiscal year East Central State College reported 19 federal grants totaling 861 829 and three state grants totaling 36 953 bringing grant money to 918 736. Federal funds directly affect wages equipment and supplies amounting to 411 795 20 for the year ending June 30. The college matches 92 484 in funding through release time space facilities and student labor. The largest federal grant 219 180 funds the college work study program with 102 300 for Educational Opportunity Grants and a Guaranteed Student Loan program. Student payrolls account for 48 414 of the Upward Bound program with 19 363 of the cost borne by the college. The 411 735 20 total includes student wages 159 991 78 and other costs.
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