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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1975

Page

4

Beer Prices Listed in Local Market Ad

A brief market blurb lists beer with a 3.00 price and a 5.00 price point. The fragment mentions various brand names and suggests a promotional display in a storefront window.

Shortages and Energy Warnings Shape Postwar Outlook

After World War II Americans faced imagined abundance and rising consumption yet warned of recurring shortages. Experts cite oil constraints, diesel and LPG gaps, fertilizer, metals, newsprint, pipe, and packaging limits. Calls grow for recycling, reduced waste, and altered use patterns to avert future scarcities.

Court rules on telephone censorship and disconnection cases

A court upholds a telephone company right to enforce profanity bans as long as reasonable. Another subscriber wins when a disconnection was arbitrary and unfair. A third case finds a disconnect over disputed bills unjust without resolve. Courts emphasize fair chance to mend and resolve disputes before cutting service.

Gerald

NATO Ministers Open Two Day Meeting In Brussels

Defense ministers of NATO gather in Brussels for a two day session to discuss standardizing weapons and sharing arms production. They worry about the alliance's position in southern Europe as the spring ministerial round leads to a May 29 30 summit with Ford present and missing Giscard d Estaing. The NATO staff provides a confidential briefing on Portugal Spain Italy Greece Turkey and other Mediterranean areas reflecting concern over recent developments.

Brussels Belgium North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Defense Planning Committee Alliance Ford Valery Giscard d’Estaing Portugal Spain Italy Greece Turkey Mediterranean

Latta Parent-Son Banquet Honors FFA Members

The annual Parent-Son FFA banquet was held in the school cafeteria. John Organ gave the invocation, Russell Gray welcomed guests, and Larry Little presented awards. Mike Casady earned the Chapter Star Farmer award. Russell Gray won public speaking. scholarship winners were Hershal Cantwell Wade Thorton Barry Treas and Russell Gray. record book recipients included John McKnight Ronnie Lawson Mike Casady and Randy Floyd. Other honors went to Ricky Gray for swine production Mike Creel beef production James Henderson mechanical Greg Walker small gas engines and Gary Mickey for soil. Charles Bigham and Mrs Larry Little received honorary memberships. Mr Little received cowboy boots. Officers for the coming year were installed.

John Organ Russell Gray Larry Little FFA Mike Casady Randy Floyd Horticulture and DeKalb Ricky Gray Mike Creel James Henderson Greg Walker Gary Mickey

Oklahoma House OKs Shorter Ballot and Board of Equalization

Oklahoma House approves Gov. David Bowen ballot shortening proposal by 85 to 8 and a companion measure for the State Board of Equalization by 81 to 13. The changes would be put to voters in seven questions on July 22 along with a budget balancing amendment. Senate moves to let public employees organize but delays action.

Oklahoma City David Bowen House Oklahoma State Board of Equalization Boren Senate Robert Mitchell Mitchell Beren State John Miskelly D-Choctaw House Appropriations Committee

Syria approves six month extension of U N force on Golan Heights

Syria agrees to a six month extension of the United Nations buffer force on the Golan Heights prolonging its mandate to December 1. The council is expected to approve with Israel in favor and observers note the move avoids complicating the Geneva peace conference restart.

Associated Press Syria United Nations Golan Heights Egypt U.N Sinai Desert Haissam Kelani Kurt Waldheim Waldheim Security Council Israel Austria Canada Peru Poland Geneva

Panic buttons in Lower East Side group effort

More than 100 residents in New York's Lower East Side obtain panic buttons to trigger nearby apartment sirens and summon neighbors during crime. Each device cost 10 dollars with 5 000 dollars raised. police warn false alarms may pose the main challenge to the system.

New York Lower East Side

Homemakers Tour Cherokees Exhibit Near Grove

The Pontotoc County Extension Homemakers Council led a Thursday Educational Tour to Harbor Village near Grove on Grand Lake of the Cherokees. Thirty seven members visited 66 cabins, viewing antique items from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and posing with a buffalo replica. The group ate supper in Tulsa before returning to Ada at 9 30 p.m coordinated by Mrs Geneva McCullar and Mrs Helen Grove.

Pontotoc Tulsa Ada Geneva McCullar Helen Grove Marguerite Perry Ida Meadows Audrey Treas Ann Luper Ahloso Faye Iker Gladys Hamilton Joan Butler Allen Helen Green Alma Garlington Colbert Butch Harrold Alma _Stallworth Dorothy Lee Francis Mary Jo Green Norine Harden Lillie Barrick McLish Sylvia Brantley Letta Bethel Lee Pearl Hokett Lula Verdia Morgan Naomi Brogdon Hazel Hunter Jewel Corvin Daisy Corvin Silver Acres

Local Obituary Notices From Ada Area

Deaths listed for Ada and nearby towns include Cecil W. Garrett 49 Ada resident who died July 19 with Bahner Funeral Home handling arrangements. Albert Watson 88 Ada resident died May 20. Bobby Melton 40 Allen resident died May 18. Charlie Bobbitt 78 Ada resident died May 17. James Edward Hill 76 former Ada resident died May 17. John Henry Lacy 85 Coalgate resident died May 15. Ethel Brown 81 Ada resident died May 14. Funeral homes named for each service.

Cecil W. Garrett Ada Bahner Funeral Home Albert Watson Smith Funeral Home Bobby Melton Allen Charlie Bobbitt Criswell Funeral Home James Edward Hill John Henry Lacy Coalgate Jim Epperson Ethel Brown

Suffolk considers 308 miles of bicycle paths plan

Suffolk County legislature weighs a proposal to build 308 miles of bike paths. In 1972 the county led New York State in bike fatalities with 14 deaths, representing a share of the state total despite Suffolk's 6 percent population.

Hauppage N.Y Suffolk County New York State Suffolk

Oklahoma Senate Approves 11 Million for Higher Education

The Oklahoma Senate approved a bill providing 11 million dollars for capital improvements at state colleges and universities. An agreement allocates 3.775 million for non recurring lab or teaching materials with funding shifted to library and lab facilities, and reimbursement plans for bond funds in 1976 and 1977. The measure moves to the governor.

Senate Oklahoma Oklahoma City Oklahoma Colleges and Universities State Board of Regents For Higher Education Herschal Crow D-Altus Senate Appropriations Committee Crow David Boren J. O. Spiler Senatoe House

Japan Faces Cuts as Defense Struggles with Public Mood

Tokyo reports Japan's Self Defense Force is only 232,936 strong, 33,000 below authorized level, hampered by inflation and pacifist sentiment. Constitutional limits and economic factors limit enlistment while the US security treaty remains the core guarantee. Public doubt, political debate, and inflation threaten continued buildup and legality questions loom in courts.

Tokyo Japan Asia South Pacific Self Defense Agency United States China

Enchiladas and pork chile burritos from Kuntry Korner

A recipe segment outlines making enchiladas with corn tortillas meat and cheese plus olives and onions, plus a pork chile dish with garlic peppers tomato sauce and cheese. Steps include browning pork, simmering sauce, heating tortillas, filling with beans and pork, and baking or rolling burritos for about a dozen servings.

Pleasure boating draws vast U S participation in 1974

Statistics show more than 48 million Americans went boating at least once in 1974 and spent about 4.6 billion dollars on the activity.

Making Tacos With Ground Beef and Refried Beans

A simple taco method uses brown crumbled hamburger with taco seasoning simmered in water, with chopped tomatoes and finely cut lettuce. Tortillas are fried until crisp, then topped with refried beans, seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and optional sour cream.

Guacamole Sauce and Taquitos Recipe

Cook roast until tender and shreddable. Fry tortillas briefly then fill with meat strips and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks and fry in hot grease until golden. Serve with guacamole sauce makes twelve taquitos.

Simple Homemade Dough Steps for Buns and Flatbreads

Mix 2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt with 1 tablespoon fat and 1% teaspoon baking powder. Add % cup cold water and knead on a floured board. Shape dough into small balls. Flatten roll and turn dough as you roll. Adjust water to reach a stiff dough.

Pinto Beans with Bacon and Cheese Dish

Fry bacon until crisp then set aside. Leave about an inch of fat in the pan. Add drained beans to the fat, break in bacon, and mash partly. Cook 20 minutes until beans separate from the pan. Top with grated cheese and melt. Reheat by baking covered at 400 for 20 minutes.

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