New IRS estimated tax forms praised for easier payments
IRS district official Clyde L. Bickerstaff announced new estimated tax forms and instructions mailed to Oklahoma taxpayers. The package includes forms, four payment vouchers, preaddressed envelopes and posting that imprinted names and social security numbers ensure proper crediting. An Ada IRS representative, Tom Champine, assists on Thursdays and the last two Tuesdays monthly at the Federal Building room 308, with the local phone number 332-2130.
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Bickersvale
Oklahoma
Clyde L. Bickerstaff
Bickerstaff
Internal Revenue
TRS
IRS
Ada
Tom Champine
Champine
Federal Building
Story Wins By Wide Margin In Board Election Ada voter lands seat amid strongest turnout in district history
W. G. Story captured the Ada Board of Education seat with 661 votes in Ward 1 while opponents Martha Griffin and Roy Young trailed. All three school levies won large margins, marking Ada school system’s record turnout. Story to be sworn in May 5. In Latta district, incumbent Stanley Shortes defeated Dr. Laurin Patton 82 to.
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W. G. Story
Ada Board of Education
Ada
Story
Martha R. Griffin
Roy Young
Latta
Stanley Shortes
Laurin Patton
Exceptional Children Group To Be Formed Organizing Meeting Tonight
The East Central Department of Education and Psychology will host an organizational meeting at 7 30 this evening to form a local chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. The session occurs in the Administration Building Room 214A as part of the national Education Association group efforts.
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Special Education
Dept. of Education and Psychology
East Central
Council For Exceptional Children
CEC
National Education ‘Association
Hog Cholera quarantine limits swine into Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture imposed a quarantine restricting swine from other states into the state. Except for registered breeding animals, swine from Phase II states are barred unless accompanied by a state veterinarian permit. Oklahoma sits in Phase IV, with eight herds totaling about 400 pigs destroyed since February. Indemnities amount to around $8,000 shared by agencies. The state must remain cholera free for a full month to achieve status.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma State’ Board of Agriculture
James N. Ballinger
Ballinger
Woodward County
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
Animal Health Division
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Wagner Named East Central State College President Pick
Dr. Stanley B. Wagner, formerly of Oklahoma City University and assistant chancellor for curriculum in Minnesota, is named to head East Central State College starting July 1. He will remain in Minnesota until June 30 to finish preparations. In Ada he attends luncheons, receptions, and meetings with faculty, administrators, and civic leaders as he familiarizes himself with the campus and local supporters.
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Stanley B. Wagner
Minnesota
East Central State College
Wagner
Oklahoma City University
Minnesota State Colleges
Charles F. Spencer
East Central
Duneas
Wager
Ada
Ada News
KADA
KTEN
Wagners
Wendell Admiller
Board of Regents For
Oklahoma Colleges
Spencer
Oklahoma City Senate Committee Revives Plan on County Commissioners
An Oklahoma City AP bulletin reports a Senate committee revived a bill to place county commissioners under a central authority. Details remain sparse due to fragmented text. The move signals potential restructuring of county governance pending further action.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Wader
Central
Arctic Front to Hit Oklahoma Friday Weather Shift Ahead
The Arctic front moving south from Canada will arrive in Oklahoma Friday, ending the springlike spell. Today brings warm, clear to partly cloudy conditions with highs from 58 to 68 and lows from 8 to 45. Friday highs near 33 in the north and around 70 in the south are expected with a slight chance of rain, followed by cloudy and cold conditions Saturday.
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Canada
Oklahoma
Miller Hopes Senate Won't Bury Bill On Sex Education
Oklahoma City reports a controversial horse bill banning sex education in public schools moved to a Senate subcommittee where chairman Gene Howard will hold public hearings next week if approved. Senator Miller urges full consideration and aims for clear local control with state approval of materials. Two petitions were presented to Gov. Bartlett on the issue.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Gene Howard
Tulsa
Lonnie Abbott
D- Ada
Howard
George Miller
D-Ada
Senate Education Committee
Miller
Board of Education
House
Rex Privett
Dewey Bartlett
Convicts Don't Worry About Gun Registration
The Supreme Court ruled that a person with a criminal background cannot be required to register a gun as it would amount to self incrimination. The ruling emphasizes that gun registration imposes burdens on law abiding citizens rather than the criminal element.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Ada Boy Burned In Morning Fire
A four year old Ada boy suffered second and third degree burns after playing with a cigarette lighter in a bathroom at the Jerry Jackson residence in Cherry. Firemen arrived at 8 29 a.m. to find J D Jackson burned on about 30 percent of his body including hands and face. Fire damage was limited to a bathroom wall.
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Ada
Jerry Jackson
Cherry
J. D. Jackson
Valley View Hospital
J. D
Schoolmasters Meet Saturday at Pontotoc County Breakfast
The Pontotoc County Schoolmasters Club will gather at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Holiday House Restaurant for a breakfast meeting featuring speaker District Attorney Gordon Melson. Special guests include East Central president Charles F. Spencer and president-to-be Dr. Stanley Wagner, with Rep. Larnie Abbott and State Sen. George Miller also expected.
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Pontotoc County
East Central
Charles F. Spencer
Stanley Wagner
Rep
Larnie Abbott
George Miller
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