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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
1
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department expects per capita food consumption in 1972 to match the 1971 peak, with slightly less red meat and more cereals vegetables and fruit. Poultry intake should rise, while beef and pork show divergent trends.
The Oklahoma Park Commission reported that a 10 cent per head levy on swine sold for slaughter will continue after a favorable vote by swine producers. About 87 percent approved, with 399 of 82 counties supporting and 57 opposing. final counts await certification by the agriculture department and a proclamation from Governor David Hall.
Oklahoma observers report strong first weekend of statewide squirrel season. Southeast area yields abundant young squirrels and tasty meat, with shotgun use favored over rifles. Red fox squirrel dominates central and western regions. gray squirrels are rarer and trickier. Reports detail regional abundance, hunting methods, and season rules including daily bag limits and license costs.
Alabama Governor George Wallace assures Democrats his delegates at the national convention will back the party’s presidential nominee. Democratic Chairman Lawrence Brien says Wallace publicly committed delegates to follow the convention call and forbids any delegate from later supporting a non Democratic candidate.
Ada area vo tech levy failed 49 in favor to 1088 against, defeating a 4 mill general support measure for a Carl Albert Area Vo-Tech school. State coordinator Isaacs called it first such defeat in the state, with implications for future planning and potential district dissolution if not pursued within 90 days.
Novella Elliott, a former county resident and veteran elementary teacher, has been chosen as Teacher of the Year in Atoka county. After 45 years in teaching, she will lead fourth grade at Atoka next year, having taught 29 years in Stonewall and 25 in Atoka. She earned a BA in 1934 and has pursued graduate work at several state universities. An active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Eastern Star, Redbud Garden Club, and First United Methodist Church, Elliott has long served in community and education circles.
In Paris AP report the United States and South Vietnam declare no useful purpose in resuming Vietnam peace talks on Thursday. They accuse North Vietnam and the Viet Cong of seeking a battlefield victory, not a negotiated settlement, and say the Communists have shown no clear intent to discuss substantive matters.
Ponto toc County youths and two adults travel to Oklahoma State University for the four day Oklahoma 4-H Roundup. Activities include workshops, a new Slate 4-H Band, Hall of Fame portraits, and a variety of demonstrations and competitions led by state 4-H staff and OSU officials. Gov. David Hall will address delegates and portraits will be displayed in the state house.
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