Water First Problem Between Byng and Ada
Ada Public Works Authority discussed extending Ada water lines into Byng on Monday. Marvin Stokes urged the extension. City Manager Jim Cook supported it but warned of future conflicts as Byng seeks incorporation. Officials noted legal questions about Ada services in another town and possible river water taps if supply worsens.
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Byng
Ada
Ada Public Works Authority
Marvin Stokes
Jim Cook
Stokes
Ada Water
Cook
S. Canadian River
Third Richardson Loop sniper report rattles Ada police
Ada police logged a third sniper incident on Richardson Loop within a month. Mike Ragland, driving a Robert's Salvage truck, heard a ping and saw no bullet trace after the shot near Gibson's around 5:35 p.m. Residents recall earlier shootings on April 20 and May 10, with one windshield impact and no injuries. Police and trooper Spike Mitchell found no bullet marks or shotgun evidence, and warned residents as tension rose.
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Richardson Loop
Ada
Mike Ragland
Robert
Salvage
Ragland
Gibson’s
Mike Essary
Stratford
Lawton
Franklin TD. R. Weems
Weems
Don Owen
Mrs. Owen
Mitchell
Wheat Acreage Details Delayed By Ag Department
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department will not unveil 1973 wheat acreage set aside program details until July despite producer pressure. ASCS officials will meet to review plans, with possible extra options for increasing acres out of production.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Glenn A. Weir
ASCS
Weir
USDA
Department
U.S
Desert dune buggy race at Oklahoma Little Sahara
Oklahoma's Little Sahara hosts the May 29 bug race meet drawing hundreds from across state lines. Competitors navigate obstacle courses climbs and drag races on the deep sand course created by Cimarron River winds. Entry is affordable with safety rules for certain events. Visitors may ride dune buggies view races camp and enjoy facilities including 30 trailer spots and 75 picnic tables. A Bedouin atmosphere and desert animal menagerie add to the scene.
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Wayinoka
Little Sahara
Oklahoma
Cimarron
Shhara
Senate panel clears handgun bill after Wallace scare
The Senate Judiciary subcommittee approved a measure to curb handgun sales aiming to halt concealable pistols not for sport. Sponsor Bayh wants broad coverage while Hruska cautions on lawful self defense and refinements. The bill would implement 1968 act limits on imports unless sporting in purpose.
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Washington
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Senate Judiciary
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Roman L. Hruska
Nebraska
Bayh
New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Secretary of the Treasury
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Wes Watkins
Platt Park
Don Cook
Ag. Dept
Oklahoma State
Dianama State Bank
F.D.N.C
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