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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1972
Page
16
Local store at 115 W Main plans a new shoe department with widely advertised brands at the front of the store. Owner Larry Floyd, ex Halversons manager, says no change to current clothing lines and expects to hire one more employee to support expanded operations and a larger junior department. Shoes to open in July.
Dollar General Corporation achieved its ninth consecutive year of record earnings with 1971 sales topping $60 million for the first time. President Cal Turner announced net sales for the 12 months ended December 31, 1971, at $60,945,103, up from $52,502,067 in 1970, a 16.4 percent rise.
Governor David Hall invites Southwestern state leaders to an April 7 conference in Oklahoma City on weather modification. The plan aims to prevent drought and expand cloud seeding amid high temperatures, winds, and forest fires in Oklahoma. Each state will appoint three delegates to pursue a regional program.
A district court jury in Poteau Oklahoma found three men innocent of murder in the death of nightclub operator Hugh Teague. Defendants were Larry Cureton 18 Ray Jackson Queen 20 and Jimmy Dale Cureton 19. The panel had debated Cureton and hung on the other two before resuming deliberations Saturday morning.
Houston AP report with J C Posgate of the American Petroleum Institute warning that the United States must advance energy and environmental goals simultaneously. He says current crude production is near capacity and stresses a coordinated national policy, plus public education and cooperation with government to avoid delays and ensure fuel supplies. Posgate notes Texas and Louisiana have limited spare capacity under existing rules, about 500000 barrels per day.
The speaker warned capacity is declining as existing reserves deplete. With near term needs rising about 5 percent annually to roughly 750000 barrels a day, capacity is effectively capped. Gas producers focus on meeting existing commitments, as current policies restrain interstate price limits and slow federal exploration, hindering expansion.
A government study of 2039 FHA operating loan borrowers from 1966 70 finds rising cash receipts and net income. The typical borrower in 1970 owned about 49 570 in assets with real estate livestock and equipment and a net worth around 20 150 after debts. Nearly 20 percent moved to improved housing during the period.
The Defense Department will aid the Agriculture Department in a surveillance system to detect sleeping sickness like the recent South outbreak. Veterinarians at 19 Air Force bases 10 Army posts and two Navy and Marine installations across the southern half will provide 20 serum samples monthly from unvaccinated horses for analysis at Ames Iowa.
Ada’s Bob Calvert executive vice president and general manager of Evergreen, featured in the March Feed Management issue with a front-page photo. Evergreen operates Ada and El Reno plants, spans five states, and runs 300 dealers. Ada plant began as R. W. Allen Feed Mill in 1902, became Evergreen Mill in 1920, now producing 160000 tons annually.
Four high school science and mathematics papers from Davis Ardmore and Ada were presented at the Oklahoma Junior Academy of Science regional meeting at East Central State College. Papers, 1500 words plus 100 word summary, were judged and some chosen for the state panel with travel expenses and potential scholarships and prizes awarded at the state meeting.
Washington AP report outlines NAB expansion into GOLD Guided Opportunities for Life Decisions. Leaders like John Condon of NAB plan a $20 million start to place hard core unemployed and veterans in summer jobs with eight hours weekly classroom instruction and business tours to explore career alternatives.
Police report a $1000 red Yardman eight horsepower Lawnbird Tractor stolen from Dr. I. J. Haugen at 530 Northcrest Dr. Ada damage during the past week. The theft was reported at 1:15 PM Saturday. tractor parked on the east side of the house.
Former Gov. Dewey Bartlett opened his U S Senate bid in Norman Oklahoma criticizing retiring Sen Fred Harris as a man who quit listening to the people who hired him and who paid his salary Bartlett a Tulsa Republican told about will work listen and uphold common principles The rally drew 300 supporters who cheered as Bartlett also took aim at Gov David Hall noting the highway bond defeat and stressing the need for two competitive Oklahoma senators to maximize the state's influence
Ballots for Ada Chamber of Commerce board elections were mailed and must be returned by Friday. Top nominees are selected by voting, with 14 candidates in the first mailing. A second mailing on March 25 will reduce to seven finalists for two year terms, to be installed at the annual banquet April 18.
Construction began Tuesday to expand the Holiday Motel at 1121 Craddock Rd Ada. The addition will nearly double capacity from 37 to 61 units making it the largest in Ada history. Existing amenities include a bridal suite conference room pool and restaurant. Completion is expected in 60 to 90 days.
Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown filed federal and state suits to recover 12 million loaned by the state treasury to two western businesses now in bankruptcy. The cases are part of a larger loan scandal tied to the 1970 election and involve nearly 23 million in damages and interest.
Tom Brackett arrives in Ada as Goodyear Service Store manager transferring from Midwest City. He will relocate with his wife Nancy and three daughters once housing is found. A native of Thomasville North Carolina he attended Central State University and served 3.5 years in the Air Force. He has seven years with Goodyear. Kelly Hester joins as secretary receptionist formerly with the district judge's office.
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