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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
4
The piece argues pesticides are essential for high yields and food supply but warn against sweeping bans. It cites gains from better farming, irrigation, and selective chemical use, noting gains from 25 to over 75 bushels of corn per acre and potato yields rising from 60 to over 200 pounds. It discusses insects bacteria fungi and herbicides as targets and contemplates biological control and organic gardening as future options.
A state penitentiary lax security allowed prisoners to obtain whiskey drugs and guns. One escapee stole a gun and fled then shot a housewife injuring her leg she won damages against the state. Courts note escapes lead to claims but limit liability unless injury was reasonably foreseeable.
A reader notes that March began with a spring thunderstorm despite a dry forecast for the month. The piece reflects on the limits of meteorology, the value of local weather signals, and a call to preserve rights amid public unease with government.
Witty quips and vignettes on domestic life love money work and social foibles from a humor column era voice. Jokes pivot on marriage schooling youth and everyday scenes with playful twists and puns.
Oklahoma City AP Ten persons were arrested and one student injured in a fourth day of racial violence at Capitol Hill High School. A belt swinging rock throwing fight erupted during lunch after a disciplinary administrator was announced.
A reflective poem honoring friends who support the elderly. It praises those who understand faltering steps, hearing loss, and dimming sight, who offer patience and cheerful chats, and help ease their journey home with love.
Traps Net Turkeys continues on page one detailing trout fishing in Illinois River and Blue River areas. Anglers can fish with regular Oklahoma licenses. trout limits are six daily with a 12 on hand after day one. Trout originate from a federal hatchery funded by a $1 trout permit. Different tackle methods and simple cleaning steps are described.
A Bible lesson discusses perceiving creation as cosmos not chaos. It recalls Genesis first two verses, God’s verdict of very good, and humans as stewards to steward the world, urging mindful viewing beyond everyday distraction.
numerous Ada and Byng residents and relatives are listed visiting, staying with kin, attending church, and joining events from Friday to Sunday. gatherings include Crawford, Berryman, Castoe, Manuel, Lee, Br asfield, Stovall and Morrison families with mentions of travels to Weatherford and Oklahoma City and a rattlesnake hunt.
The Agriculture Department reported January retail food costs rose 2.5 percent, driven by higher farm prices. Beef and pork set records, eggs rose 18 percent, with farmers receiving $588 of the $1,375 annual market basket. Middlemen absorbed part of the increase.
Postman Fred Hallam tossed a parcel into his van in Poole Devon. The parcel hissed and expanded into a fully inflated life jacket. Recipient Anthony Poole a life saving instructor did not see the humor as colleagues laughed.
A list of obituaries from February notes the deaths of Bill Pirtle 65 Stonewall J C Thompson 78 Byng Lyal Prince 79 Ada Alma Ross 64 former Ada Virgil B Medlock 66 Rofs Effie Jane Grigsby 65 Clarita and Herbert C Stiles 76 Ada with funeral home arrangements Crieswell Smith Atoka listed.
The American Petroleum Institute reports 1972 saw a 29 percent rise in gas wells in the United States while oil wells fell by 5 percent. Exploratory wells comprised 38 percent of total gas wells.
The article discusses cross pollination costs in flower structures. It cites Mr. Burpee hiring a million bees for marigold and zinnia seed farms but notes bees cannot pollinate sweet peas due to their tongues not reaching nectar. It quotes a bee union slogan: No nectar or pollen, no work.
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