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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1975

Page

8

Social security earnings report deadline advised for Ada residents

1975 earnings should be reported promptly by social security recipients under 72 to adjust payments. Those 72 and over are unaffected. misreporting can require repayment. Earnings up to 2520 dollars yearly do not reduce benefits. excess earnings reduce benefits at a rate of 1 for 2. In Ada the office is 1630 E Beverly, phone 332 4777.

Sy ‘Fitter Ada The Social Security Administration U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare E. Beverly

Longtime Southwestern Bell Employee Honored for 30 Years

Jack W. Jordan marked 30 years of service with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co on May 16. He started as an exchange repair man on May 16, 1945 in Oklahoma City and moved to Ada in 1953 to maintain and install mobile telephones. Jordan, of 826 Charles Dr, is married with four children.

Jack W. Jordan Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Jordan Oklahoma City Ada Charles Dr Pretoria South Africa P. B. Stein

C. Tilley Named Asst. Cashier

Benton Browning of Ada’s First National Bank and Trust Co announces Carl Lee Tilley as assistant cashier. Tilley, born Sept 9 1953 in Ada, is Byng High School 1971 graduate and East Central University accounting degree holder.

Benton Browning First National Bank and Trust Company of Ada Carl Lee Tilley Tilley Earl Tilley Route 2 Carlton Byng High School Bank East Central University

Windiest Spot in Antarctica Cites 200 MPH Gales

Commonwealth Bay on the George V Coast is described as the windiest area on earth with gale winds reaching 200 miles per hour. The text also notes that in Roman numerals the letter C has a value of 100.

Commonwealth Bay George V Coast Antarctica

OG&E Employees Receive 25 Year Service Awards

Four longtime OG&E employees from the Shawnee Division and Seminole Generating Station will be honored at the Trailblazers banquet in Shawnee. Recipients include Harold McMillan, Herbert Idle, Ralph McDermott, and Eldon Morehouse. Ross Harlan, vice president, division manager, will speak. Bob Bunce serves as master of ceremonies.

Og&e Shawnee Division Seminole Generating Station Shawnee Holiday Inn Harold McMillan Shawnee Herbert Idle Seminole Ralph McDermott Eldon Morehouse Ada Trailblazers Club Ross Harlan Bob Bunce

Universal Telephone Expands Network With 40,000th Station

Universal Telephone Inc parent of Mid-America Telephone Co reports 40,000th station installed. The firm grew to 1,052 stations from 709 in five years as a $40 million expansion runs 1970 to 1979 with $12 million spent 1970–74 and about $48 million planned 1975–79.

Universal Telephone, Inc Mid-America Telephone Co Universal Telephone

Thais Accept American Apology For Incident

Thailand accepted a note from the United States regretting the unauthorized use of Thai bases to attack Cambodia and recover the Mayaguez. The Mayaguez toll was revised to five killed, 16 missing, 70 to 80 wounded, with captain Miller claiming seven Marines were dead on arrival.

Associated Press Thailand U.S Cambodia Mayaguez Charles T. Miller Singapore Wilson Ford Administration Ing Hong Kong Norodom Sihanouk Miller

Senate Debates Policy as Energy and Weapons Bills Loom

Congress prepares a sweeping policy debate on defense and foreign affairs led by senators Kennedy and Goldwater, tied to a $30.3 billion weapons bill. The House moves on a $32 billion version with amendments to cut troop deployments, open academies to women, and curb arms.

Washington Congress Senate U.S Ford Turkey Cyprus Vietnam Cambodia Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Barry M. Goldwater R-Ariz Will America House David R. Obey D-Wis

Kissinger Seeks Flexible MIRV Talks Ahead of Summit

In Vienna Kissinger signals willingness to modify MIRV counting and verification plans for SALT talks. A senior official says the US could accept excluding some Soviet silos from MIRV totals if they house single warheads. Agenda includes European summit plans and Arab-Israeli talks.

Vienna Henry A. Kissinger Andrei A. Gromyko U.S Kissinger Moscow United States Gromyko Middle East Geneva Ford Anwar Sadat Egypt Salzburg Yitzhak Rabin Washington

Sniper Fire Wounds Seven On North Texas Highway

A hidden sniper in darkness fired on at least seven vehicles along U S 75 near Sherman Texas injuring seven people including some junior high students aboard chartered buses. Police say there may have been more than one shooter and no new leads emerged.

Sherman Tex Texas J. L. Foster U.S. 75 Foster

Sniping Attack Targets Tulsa Pupils En Route to Park

Junior High School students and adult sponsors fromTulsa on a weekend trip to a Dallas Fort Worth area amusement park were wounded when a sniper fired on their buses. A sponsor recalled glass shattering while a driver reported lights on and panicked screams. Investigators note large window holes and speculate a high powered scope weapon, with no suspect description. later gunfire hit three large tractor trail er trucks on U S 75 seventeen miles south.

Tulsa Oklo Dallas-Fort Worth Linda Barlow Vietnam Lawrence Maynard U.S. 75

Beagle Puppies Drafted Again At Edgewood Arsenal

The U S Army resumes using beagle puppies at Edgewood Arsenal for drug and chemical related tests, with an Army spokesman saying the dogs are not for chemical biological warfare. Congress had been notified of the plan, despite legislators recalling conflicting reports. The issue follows a previous controversy over beagles in nerve gas experiments and a law restricting such work.

Edgewood, Md U.S Edgewood Arsenal Army

Congress Faces Task Of Living Within Budget

Congress set spending and revenue targets for the next fiscal year and now must prevent overrun. The budget calls for 367 billion in spending with a 68.8 billion deficit, higher than President Ford’s plan. Muskie says self discipline will be key as committees watch for violations and seek early consultation.

Washington Congress House Senate Ford Edmund S. Muskie Maine Senate Budget Committee Muskie Henry L. Bellman Okla Congressional Budget Office

Spanish Founded Manila In 1571 Beginnings Of Philippine Colony

The Spanish established Manila in 1571 marking the start of colonial rule in the Philippines. This foundation led to wider Spanish administration and Christianization efforts across the archipelago.

Manila Philippines

Flax Linen Made From Flax Plant Fibers

Flax linen derives from the fibers found in the stems of the flax plant. The plant’s bast fibers are processed to create the durable textile used in linen fabrics.

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