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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
4
The piece questions gasoline shortages pushing Americans toward alternatives and riffs on retro transport. It asks if the horse could return to daily life as a practical option for commuting and leisure, imagining Tennessee Walkers and other equine mobility revivals amid a changing economy.
The article urges public education on constitutional rights through everyday courtrooms. It highlights the Sixth, Fifth, Fourth, and Seventh Amendments in action, explains habeas corpus protections, and cites the Preamble to emphasize justice and tranquility. It ends with Justice Holmes's quote about learning the obvious.
Lawrence W. Althouse argues against obsession with reincarnation and urges a present spiritual renewal through Christ. The essay says true life lies in conversion and renewal here and now, citing Ephesians and 2 Corinthians to emphasize being made alive with Christ.
A string of short aphorisms and witty lines cover faith work aging insomnia travel and modern life. Observations on kindness May humor and daily behavior mix with social scenes and light satire.
The column muses on abnormal spring weather causing unusually slow plant growth. It wonders if grasses and shrubs can grow excessively yet notes limits, asks how mowing affects plants, and jokes about caretaker tricks and plant sensitivity before suggesting consulting Extension Service or library resources. Prince Philip lineage note appears as a stray biographical line.
The Oakman note lists numerous visits among families from Ada Holdenville Seminole and nearby towns. Residents recount tornado effects, telephone calls from relatives in Cedar Rapids and Tulsa, and community activities at East Central and Lake Eufaula while neighbors help with pasture cleanup and farm chores.
Two University of Arizona researchers W H Hale and Donald Ray announce an experimental cattle feeding stimulant Estradiol or E-2 as a potential DES substitute. They warn the drug must undergo extensive testing and FDA approval, noting no residues or ill effects in 100 cattle observed. DES ban spurs fears of higher beef prices and longer fattening times.
Daf the Netherlands car maker sold its 15000th British car in November doubling its 1971 pace in 11 months. British importers anticipate a further 50 percent sales rise for their belt driven models in the United Kingdom this year.
A brief anonymous verse urges finding joy after hardship. It frames laughter during dark clouds and smiles amid pain, recalling a rainbow’s promise. It calls for gentle words to strangers and keeping peace within, with a song on the lips.
Death notices list LEO M WALKER 46 Ada native died May 2 Smith Funeral Home. CARL G BRILL 81 Ada resident died April 30 Criswell Funeral Home. DORA ADELL BRYANT 79 Ada resident died May 1 Criswell. SAMANTHA SMALLFIELD 83 Allen resident died May 1 Criswell. RUTH L STREETER 81 former Ada resident died May. MARY JANE LANDRUM 91 and RAY E COLLINS 63 Ada resident died May 1 Criswell.
Wholesale prices for food and farm products fell in April marking the first decline in six months. The drop was offset by a 22 year high rise in industrial prices. Processed foods led the decrease with meat prices down 2.9 percent amid nationwide consumer boycotts and Nixon price ceilings.
The Ada Optimist Club will honor four law enforcement officials at its Friday meeting during Respect for Law Week. Retiring police chief Lester Hokit former assistant chief Ted Sears retired Oklahoma Highway Patrolman H T Gay and Officer Wayne McElhannon will be recognized. City Manager Jim Cook and Police Chief Richard Gray will attend.
Governor David Hall will give the commencement address for 76 Byng seniors at the gym Friday May 11. Baccalaureate services are scheduled for 2 p.m. May 6 with Rev. Charles Hill delivering the sermon. Valedictorians are four 5.0 averages: Karen Timmons Norma Hobbs Valerie Smith Sandra Ortega. Second place ties go to Deborah Gray and Leslie Scroggins.
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