Ada poll finds Adan men slightly more liberal than women
A Ada College course poll of 13 students and 43 adults in Ada shows men more liberal on abortion and military service while women resist. Results reveal 60 percent of men and 61 percent of women oppose a married woman obtaining abortion without husband approval. Women favor equal business opportunities less than men, and views on a female president remain strongly against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Liberation Movement
Ada
Carolyn Morgan
Paritime East Central State College
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Ada Wa
Morgan
Chamber of Commerce
Atlans
Oil Industry Faces Rising Regulation and Consumerism
Houston AP reports Dr. John B. Boatright of Humble Oil says the petroleum sector will see more government regulation of marketing as consumerism grows. He notes the industry must personalize service, educate the public and lawmakers, and handle complaints effectively to retain customers amid evolving practices and greater oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston, Tex
John B. Boatright
Humble O & Refining Co
Boatwright
Humble
Petroleum Industry
United States
Petroleum Idustry
SBA And Chamber Schedule Ada Business Workshop
A Wednesday Ada Chamber program in collaboration with the Small Business Administration features 10 specialists. The day runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with speakers from SBA regional offices OG and E and local banks and chambers. The event includes a film, panel discussion, and guidance on financing and launching new ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Administration
SBA
Billy C. Suggs
Oklahoma City
Community Economic Development Division
Frank Dillon
Hall T. Martin
Dallas
Bob Tucker
OG & E
Jack Allen
Ada
Windale
Dennis Conant
Okla
Noel Mann
Ardmore
SODA
Ralph Smith
Citizens Bank
Larry Eggum
Chamber of Commerce
Suggs
City Pools Open With Free Weekend Swim Schedule
Ada pools open this week with free swimming Friday 4 PM and Saturday during opening. Regular hours start Saturday with Wintersmith 2 PM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday, Sunday 2 PM to 6 PM. Glenwood 1:30 PM to 8:30 PM Mon-Sat, Sunday 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Northside 1 PM to 8 PM Mon-Sat, Sunday 1 PM to 6 PM. Ages under 12 25 cents, 50 cents otherwise. Punch-out card $4.50 for savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Wintersmith
Glenwood
Northside
Social Security Increases Take Effect Early 1971
Ada Oklahoma officials announce June Social Security checks will rise due to a new federal law. The raises include a 10 percent across the board, lifting the minimum from 64 to 70.40, and a 5 percent boost for the Special Age 72 benefit, with amounts becoming 49.30 for individuals and 72.50 for couples. The changes are automatic and retroactive to January 1 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fitter
Ada
Oklahoma
Fitter
Grants Spur Holdenville Job Plan in Hughes County
The Ozarks Regional Commission and the Economic Development Administration announce grants totaling 88800 to create more than 20 jobs in Hughes County Holdenville. Funds will extend a railroad spur into an industrial park for a Kingsberry Homes modular homes plant, projected to employ 223 people when fully online.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes County
Ozarks
You Can Collect A Bounty For Polluters
An editor notes a bounty provision tied to polluter cases. The 1899 Rivers and Harbors split fines with authorities, but observers doubt it. The piece outlines recent legislation aimed at water pollution and cites government action and citizen concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Colorado
David Nixon
Obi
Monongahela
Nixon
John Zavedni
Justice Department
U.S. Steel Corp
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp
Pennsylvania Industrial Chemical Corp
U.S
Western Pennsylvania
Richard
Thornburgh
New York
Gwen B. Zeichner
Steven
Inger B. Wyatt
Transit Mix Concrete Corp
Rivers and Harbors Act
East River
East 20Th Street
Zavedni
United States
Zavodni
McKeesport
Penn State
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pittsiburgh
Gallitzin
Allegheny County
Atty. Thornburgh
Ada VFW post elects Penrod commander at dinner meeting
L C Penrod was chosen as commander of the Ada post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The group outlined final plans for a Memorial Day service with the American Legion at Rose Dale Cemetery. Other officers named included Gene D. Smith senior vice commander and Paul Ryan quartermaster alongside several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Penrod
Ada
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Rosedale Cemetery
Gene D. Smith
L. L. Phillips
Paul Ryan
J. B. Corvin
Luke Dodds
Craig Corvin
Lester Luton
Accounting Firm Sets Scholarships
Hurst Thomas & Co a regional accounting firm based in Oklahoma City contributed a 150 scholarship for East Central State College accounting students. EC State College now reports a scholarship fund for accounting majors totaling 1700 dollars. Miles Hall, partner in the firm, presented the scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst, Thomas & Co
Oklahoma City
East Central State College
Carlos Johnson
Miles Hall
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Adans
By Naomi Knickmeyer
Chamber
Homa City
Tom Daniel
Industrial Development and Park Department
B. M
Mack” Welch
Holdenville
Hamonds
Gem Jewelers
Army Corps of Engineers
Army Engineers
Janenree
First National
First National Bank de Mel Ae Aa Lll
F.D.I.C. Main
Broadway
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