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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
8
Oklahoma Gov. David Hall issued a statement from the Midwestern Governors Conference denouncing President Nixon’s plan for unlimited beef imports. He warned foreign beef may be substandard and unsanitary, potentially harming Oklahoma cattle and the U.S. balance of payments.
The President's Honor Roll includes students with all A grades and at least 15 hours. Names listed include Ada Ada Stephen Beavers Bruce Bonar Shirley Burns Ronnie Cooley Phyllis Danley David Dillon Rosvana Downum Rita Floyd Dee Ann Herje Mary Jones James Kessler Linda Morrison Diana Mount Sharon Myers Ann Osborne Gerald Robertson Susan Spann Daniel Walkup John Wilfong Steven Murphy Anthony Lalli.
Fred Brewer of Ada has been re elected to another term on the board of directors of the United Theatre Owners of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas UTCO for the year starting July 1 1972. He has served eight years on the board and manages Video Theatres in Ada operating the McSwain and Mini theatres and the Oak Hills drive in. UTCO is a theater industry group focused on keeping members advised on theater business matters.
The Charles and Esther Komar Foundation creates the Komar Family Scholarship at East Central in Sidney Komar memory. Starting 1972-73, $1,000 yearly funds four freshmen and sophomores, each receiving $250. The Komar Foundation owns Seamprufe Corporation of Holdenville.
Tom E. Gibson has been promoted to foreman at Vindale Corporation in Ada. Executive vice president Daniel P. Riedel announced the promotion. Gibson joined Vindale in December 1970 after four years as a Navy electrician and began in the assembly area before becoming a working foreman in the shell department.
The Agriculture Department reports growing demand for large farm mortgage loans of 250000 and up. ERS finds loans rose 37 percent to 360 million in six months of 1971 across 1700 counties, accounting for 14 percent of new farm loans, with life insurers and banks prominent in lending and rates around 7.74 to 7.98 percent. Mountain States lead by value, Corn Belt trails.
Mungle's Guernsey Farms sponsors its 22nd annual field day on July 10 at the large dairy installation 34 miles south of Atoka. All county H and FFA judging teams are invited to participate and awards will be presented to top teams and individuals after lunch. A barbecue dinner will be served at noon with milk for attendees.
Gov. David Hall will speak at the official dedication of the Social Services Center next Sunday July 2 with the second unit now completed and operating The ceremonies are set for 3 p m but Hall will spend much of the day in Ada attending services at Ada s First Baptist Church at 11 a m Lunch follows for Hall and his family hosted by Dr and Mrs James Thomas Dr Thomas named to the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges Ada High School Band will play before and during the dedication Tours will follow and light refreshments will be served Invited are legislators state officials and top agency heads now housed at the center
East Central State College will offer college credit courses via a ten hospital teleconference network beginning next fall. Nurses and allied health staff at Ada and surrounding hospitals can earn freshman and sophomore level credits without leaving their bases. Courses, taught by East Central professors, require regular tuition and meet three hours weekly in hospital conference rooms. a survey will determine demand across Valley View Ada, Memorial Ardmore, Atoka County Memorial, and other participating facilities.
Ada City Council approved the 1972-73 budget with general fund revenues showing gains over the 1971-72 year. Estimated figures cover sales tax, franchise tax, alcohol, parking meters, fines, cemetery, landfill, fire calls, library, parks, licenses, interest, and the Public Works Authority transfer from APWA for water, sewer, and sanitation after costs.
Houston AP reports optimism for domestic oil and gas drilling in 1972 with higher rig counts than 1971. Warren L. Baker, International Association of Drilling Contractors, notes first five months averaged 1,050 rigs, up 18 percent from 1971, and early June trends show rising activity. He projects year-end average above 1,065 rigs, more wells and footage, with nine of last 20 months exceeding previous-year activity.
James Powers, assistant administrator at Valley View Hospital, is named President elect of the Oklahoma Hospital Financial Management Association for 1972 1973. The statewide group, part of the Oklahoma Hospital Association, includes hospital financial managers across Oklahoma. Powers will take office at the annual meeting in Oklahoma City on June 29. He has previously served as past president and executive board member of the Oklahoma Chapter and held multiple committee roles.
Southwestern Bell Telephone reported growing lines in the Roff and Coalgate exchanges. The 500th connection went to William R. Criswell a rancher who moved to Roff from Mountain View California. In 1968 Roff had 305 phones and Coalgate recently reached 1500 connections with Charlotte Avant the new extension economist.
Jet streams between 30,000 and 40,000 feet push eastbound airliners at 100 to 300 mph, shortening eastbound transatlantic flight times by roughly an hour compared with westbound trips.
The Senate is set to consider a broad Social Security reform likely granting general benefit increases. Projections show future monthly payments potentially reaching up to around $2,000 for a new 65 year old, with 10 to 20 percent boosts anticipated and automatic increases tied to the price index.
Washington AP reports optimism and caution as lawmakers begin work on farm legislation due in 1973. The current act expires next year, with set aside provisions debated. Farmers, especially cotton growers, enjoy high prices amid livestock demand and increased set aside acreage, while Butz touts larger farm income shares. A possible wheat and feed grain surplus could cloud the outlook ahead of the July report.
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