Weather Habit Shapes Coastal Life and Mindset
The piece reflects on climate as a cultural force, contrasting constant seasonal shifts and monsoon-like rain on the west coast with California’s erratic drought, noting how rain affects mood, activity, and business. It cites Seattle‑like grey days, the allure of rain, and human adaptability across extreme latitudes from Alaska to Lapland.
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California
West
Seattle
West Coast
Oklahoma
San Francisco Bay Area
Alaska
Norway
Lapland
Spitzbergen
Corn and Cheese Fondue From Kuntry Korner
A recipe combines fresh corn eggs milk bread and Cheddar with onions parsley sugar salt and pepper. Dairy and corn mixture is baked in a greased 2 quart casserole set in a water bath at 325 F for about 1 1/2 hours then rested 10 minutes before serving.
Covenant Rather Than Commandments Forms God’s Relationship
The piece argues Exodus begins with God’s acts of liberation before giving laws. It frames the covenant as a relationship founded on what God has done for Israel, and extends the idea to America noting its flaws yet acknowledging divine deeds shaping the nation.
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Israel
America
Wisely planning vacations to enrich travel value
The piece argues vacations often fail to educate or refresh and urges advance reading and local engagement. It notes that staying home or mixing local study with travel improves outcomes and emphasizes conversation with locals as the key human element.
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Ada
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The text reflects on thanksgiving for freedom and God’s past deeds, urging obedience to God’s voice and commandments. It contrasts chosen nations with oppressive regimes and notes a future covenant, promising God’s kingdom or land as the heritage for those who follow His guidance.
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Canaan
Church of Jesus Christ
Vacation ideals and travel tips for restless families
The article reflects on vacation thinking and travel with children, warning against negative aims and car confinement. It suggests focusing on new satisfaction and renewed hope, with mental outlook tips akin to athletes, and ends with practical notes on car maintenance and road awareness.
The Family Lawyer by Will Bernard
The indigent criminal defendant is entitled to state provided counsel but rarely to the best lawyer. Courts insist on competent representation and guard against ineffective counsel claims, citing cases of mistaken warnings and an alcoholic attorney affecting trials. Even a guilty defendant deserves a fair day in court.
Two Ada Graduates Attend OU Orientation
Randy H. Sachs and Donna Marguerite Taylor, Ada High School graduates, attended freshman summer orientation at the University of Oklahoma. Officials described campus tours, advisor counseling, a parent session, and discussions with OU faculty and deans during the recent session.
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Ada High School
University of Oklahoma
Randy H. Sachs
Bobbie Sachs
N. Country Club
Donna Marguerite Taylor
Don Taylor
Degree Given To Duckworth At Golden Gate University
Anthony E. Duckworth son of Mr and Mrs Earl Duckworth of Ada was among 1600 people receiving degrees at Golden Gate University. He earned a masters of public administration at the June 4 commencement exercises. The Class of 77 was the largest in the university history.
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Anthony E. Duckworth
Earl Duckworth
Ada
San Francisco
Golden Gate University
Duckworth
Mitchusson Honored At Fitzhugh Banquet
J. L. Green presided as Mitchusson received a 24 year teaching career tribute. Norman Wyche awarded Coach of the Year with a trophy while Betty Carmichael presented a Certificate of Achievement. Suitably, Mitchusson’s three children and wife were recognized and a new slate of officers was elected for next year.
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Wendell Mitchusson
Norman Wyche
Betty Carmicheal
Former Ada Resident Promoted To Professor at Duquesne
Dr. Charles D. Keyes, longtime Ada resident, is promoted to professor of philosophy at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. A 1966 to present faculty member, he authored God or Icabod A Non-Violent Christian Nihilism and received multiple degrees including a PhD from Duquesne. He was named Outstanding Teacher by the Faculty Senate in 1973 74.
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Charles D. Keyes
Ada
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
Keyes
University of Oklahoma
Seabury-Western
Evanston, Ill
University of Toronto
Trinity College
Toronto
Regents Approve ECU Budget and New Faculty Posts
The Board of Regents approved a 1977 78 ECU general budget of 4 684 307 and new faculty hires including Craig Benedict Kerry Gatlin Douglas Laramore Dr Douglas Nelson Dr Robert Sterling Lyndh Joanne Robinson Charlene Schwab and Fred R Tammen. They also approved resignations and title changes and funded a new AMIGOS Bibliographic Council terminal to speed cataloging.
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Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges
East Central University
ECU
Stanley Wagner
Oklahoma
Regents For Higher Education
Wagner
Regents
Craig L. Benedict
Benedict
East Texas State University
Kerry Gatlin
Southern Arkansas University
Samford University
Birmingham
Ala
University of Alabama
Douglas
East Central
Nelson
Robert Kaebnick
Kaebnick
University of Colorado
Stanford University
University of North Carolina
Amigos Bibliographic Council
East Central State College Foundation
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Water Laboratory
Kerr Memorial Birthplace
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