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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1970
Page
4
A humorous farmer’s column laments tick invasions in Pontotoc County. It riffs on seasonal woes from alfalfa pests to heel flies, rainmaking by farmers, pecan crops, stray trash, and livestock misadventures, ending with a note that even fishing is stubborn.
The article outlines when a driver may be liable for injuries after a heart attack or sudden disability while driving. It contrasts foreseeability as a basis for negligence with cases where a first time or sudden event is not automatic liability, emphasizing that continuing to drive with known risks or starting a downhill run with bad brakes can anchor responsibility for ensuing collisions.
A distressed traveler outside a gate pleads for mercy and finds rest. Mercy binds wounds and washes guilt, granting peace. The Saviour Jesus welcomes the speaker, who had long refused him despite his sorrow.
A compendium of humorous reflections and aphorisms on life, marriage, aging, and society. It quotes lines about retirement, reading, parenting, secret keeping, politics, diet, and optimism, all delivered in a dated, magazine style.
A sermon-like text argues that Christianity clashed with pagan commerce in ancient Ephesus as Paul opposed idol worship. It notes merchants and chambers of commerce would warn against Christian influence, framing religion as potentially harmful to local business.
Five appointments were made to city boards at the Monday council meeting by Mayor Beb Forrest and confirmed by the council. Sam Brown joined the Airport Commission. Jerry Donaghey and James D. O'Dell replaced members on the Park Commission. Mrs. Lowell Adams was reappointed to the Cemetery Commission and Wayne Maxwell joined the Metropolitan Area Planning and Zoning Commission.
Four Ada elementary teachers retire end of term totaling 155 years in classrooms. Jewel Arnold Georgia McCord Thelma Singleton Jewel Little end long Ada Washington tenure 43 years. They note changes from TV mobility funds and parent groups shaping modern teaching. Miss Little plans to stay in Ada after 41 years at Washington.
In New Delhi the Indian government reports the West German Volunteers Peace Corps has 94 members in India. They work in vocational training and technical programs across several projects.
A reflective essay argues Americans live in anticipation rather than the present, linking spring dreams of vacations, romance, and growth to historic fights and summer reading. It contrasts past wars with modern protests and urges readers to pursue balanced hope without losing touch with reality.
East Central State College honors include Bob Richardson named student of the year and Jim Morris as most useful student. Other winners include Jimmy Tipton Gayle Hays for school spirit, Tommy Moss for most valuable athlete, Ruben Elizarde for sportsmanship, Rick Thompson Donnie Brown for NAIA awards, and Sharon Lovelace for speech and debate.
The Prime Minister's office processed 50 881 letters in Hindi with 34 000 replies in Hindi, along with 80 000 English letters. The report notes strong language use and administrative output. Siberia's timber riches are cited as the region's top resource, followed by diamonds, gold, sable and caviar.
Ada declares Henry Bellmon Day as the Republican senator from Oklahoma visits for a round of events. He attends a barbecue banquet at the county fairgrounds Administration Building and holds a 4 15 p m student question session in the Union Lounge. Tickets are sold by the Ada Chamber of Commerce and Home Federal Savings and Loan.
In Digne France mothers in the Ubaye Valley push depopulation remedy. Councils adopt a bill requiring bachelor council members to resign if not married within two years to curb rural exodus.
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