Inconsistencies in Public Virtue and Private Life
A narrator catalogues public figures who preach virtue yet live contrary lives. An environmentalist harbors an untidy home and neglects his own yard. A woman advocates for youth while neglecting her family. A churchman hides bigotry. a supposed foe of youth is revealed as a rake. A law and order advocate is caught for a traffic charge. A temperance preacher overindulges in food. Charity begins at home, exposing these contradictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar of Justice
Can City Be Sued Over Police Error In Drunk Driver Case
A court rejected a claim that a city owes specific police protection to an individual harmed by a drunk driver after an officer failed to arrest the motorist. It noted general protection exists, but not a right to damages for police mistakes, except in special cases like imminent danger to a witness or informer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Boy Scout Builds 3712-Book Library for St Albans Hospital
In Flushing New York 13 year old Henri Zajic organized a year long drive to collect 3712 books for patients at St Albans Naval Hospital. He sought gifts from friends while aiming to earn Eagle Scout with hospital approval.
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Flushing
N.Y
Henri Zajic
St. Albans Naval Hospital
Henri
Law and the Gospel: Jesus and the true purpose of the law
The piece argues that polarization over law harms society and that Jesus did not follow rules blindly. He fulfilled the law's purposes, not its letter, resisting Pharisaic legalism. True reverence rests on loving the Lawgiver, not merely the laws themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Nazareth
William Temple
Championship Arabian Horse Show set for Oklahoma City
The Arabian U S National Championships Horse Show will return to the State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City for the fifth year in 1973. Organizers note exhibitor numbers rose from 417 in 1969 to 833 in 1972, with hopes for another larger turnout, and extra stalls are being built to meet anticipated demand.
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Oklahoma City
Yale Freed
Hidden Hills
Calif
International Arabian Horse Association
Freed
Arabian Nations
State Fairgrounds
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Arabian Horse Club
Old Prospector Theories Versus New Oil Industry Realities
The piece contrasts ancient prospecting notions with modern oil exploration, noting how chance, mathematics, and geology shaped discovery. It highlights E DeGolyer’s role in Mexican and Texas fields, Oklahoma oil booms, and the shift from luck to science, forecasting a new industrial age driven by technology and petrochemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. DeGolyer
University of Oklahoma
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
California
America
Pontotoc Legislators Review Oklahoma Session Highlights
Pontotoc County lawmakers Miller and Abbott led education focus with teacher raises and funding boosts. They supported a 4.8 million text books appropriation and 1.1 million for special education while opposing exaggerated teacher pay without statewide equalization.
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Pontotoc County
Miller
Senate
Abbott
House
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
East Central
Squirrel hunting access tips from ASCS officials
ASCS officials indicate hunting arrangements are usually consummated by August with land owners likely to permit access for squirrel hunting after inquiry. The bag limit is six daily with twelve in possession after day one. A 1973 hunting license is required and available at sporting goods stores or the Oklahoma City department at 1801 N Lincoln Avenue 73105.
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ASCS
Sporting
N. Lincoln
Oklahoma City
Deaths of NELLIE WALKER BAYLOR and others in Ada area
Obituaries list multiple Ada Coal Gate and Stratford residents with passing dates in May. Names include Nellie Walker Baylor 80 Stratford. Lillie B. Bunch 83 Coal Gate. Mamie L. Lockey 65 Allen. Woodrow Jess Wilson 57 Ada. Eula Dove Davis 93 Stonewall. Mamie Dunagan 90 Ada. Lav erda G. McPhhail 46 former Ada. Bertha B. Easley 70 Ada. Mattie M. Moser 86 Coal Gate. Margaret D. Powell 79 Coalgate. funeral homes Crisp well Leonard Smith Jim Epperson.
Unrest Flares in Londonderry as IRA Wings Unite
In Londonderry, the Official and Provisional IRA wings join with nonviolent groups and Devlin associates to plan a July 31 barricade rebuild in Catholic districts and a City Hall march next Sunday. The pact excludes guerrilla action, but recalls Bloody Sunday in 1972.
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IRA
Bernadette Devlin
Londonderry
Northern Ireland
Arkla Gas Begins Work on Large Oklahoma Pipeline
Arkla Gas Co starts digging a ditch for a major 30 inch pipeline across Oklahoma to supply gas from the Anadarko Basin. Eastern segment runs 24.5 miles from Red Oak to Wilburton plus 151 miles Wilburton to Chickasha. western segment covers 140 miles Chickasha to Hemphill County Texas. Project costs 72 million with completion aimed for November 1.
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Arkla Gas Co
Arkansas
Louisiana Gas Company
Oklahoma
Anadarko
Texas Panhandle
Red Oak
Wilburton
Chicka- Sha
Chickasha
Hemphill County
Tex
Arkla
Louisiana - Texas
Arapaho
Wheat and Feed Grain Exports Hit Record March Total
U S farm exports rose to a record 1.4 billion dollars in March as higher prices and larger shipments of wheat and feed grains lifted the monthly total. Through March exports to the Soviet Union reached 589 million, with wheat shipments over 337 million, aiding a nine month export value of 8.89 billion.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Department
The
Economic Research Service
Soviet Union
Vindale Corp Reports Profits Despite Material Cost Pressures
Dayton based Vindale Corp, a mobile home maker, posted fiscal year earnings of 934 150 dollars or 80 cents per share for the year ended Feb 28, up from 989 284 dollars or 84 cents per share after a July 1972 stock dividend. Sales rose to 35 608 000 dollars from 30 750 000. President Paul S. Riedel cited tight cost controls and improving sales and production, noting Florida results lag due to management changes. Production sites include Ada and Brookville Ohio Crossville Tennessee and Tallahassee Florida.
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Vindale Corporation
Paul S. Riedel
Florida
Windale
Ada
Brookville
Ohio
Crossville
Tenn
Tallahassee
Fla
Hanois POW Rules Smuggled To America
A 1969 Hanoi Hilton rule sheet smuggled to the U S describes harsh POW conduct limits and punishments. Navy Lt Cmdr David J Rollins, held six years, provided details to reporters. The document demands obedience quiet behavior and strict reporting of questions.
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America
San Diego
Calif
Hanoi Hilton
Hanoi
Navy
David J
Don Jones Takes Over Local Drug Firm This Week
Don Jones former Adan takes over as owner-manager of Wilson's Drug at 116 E Main. E D Wilson moves to Doctor's Park Pharmacy at 1414 Arlington. Wilson's last day at Main Street was Saturday. Jones previously worked at Valley View Pharmacy and Central Drug in Seminole.
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Don Jones
Adan
Wilson’s Drug
E. Main
E. D. Wilson
Doctor’s Park
Arlington
Wilson
Main Street
Jones
Ada
Valley View Pharmacy
McCurley-Bayless
Wilson’s
Central Drug
Seminole
Rockers Hold No Charm
New York AP reports retirees Carolyn and Charles Planck prefer budget travel over comforts. Since retiring in 1962 they have circumnavigated the globe in 387 days, spent a year in Europe, and logged a 21000 mile South Pacific and Japan tour at about $30 daily for two.
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New York
Carolyn
Charles Planck
Pago Pago
American Samoa
Apia
Europe
South Pacific
Japan
Federal Aviation Agency
Planck
National Education Assn. Journal
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BOY Scout
BSB
IEIS
Lawrence Walthouse
Chancellor of
Higher Education
E. T. Dunlap
U. S. Supreme Court
Lonnie
Highway Patrol
Roff
Stonewall
Union Valley
Nellie Walker Baylor
Stratford
Pickard Funeral Home
Lillie B. Bunch
Coalgate
Leonard Funeral Home
Mamie L. Lockey
Allen
Criswell Funeral Home
Woodrow Jess Wilson
Eula Dove Davis
Smith Funeral Home
Mamie Dunagan
Laverda G. McPhail
Bertha B. Easley
Mattie M. Moser
Jim Epperson
Margaret D. Powell
Ireland
Belfast
Irish Republican Army
Russia
Rollins
Pioche
Nev
Twe
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