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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1972
Page
7
The Senate approved a Byrd amendment to let men and women retire at age 60 and widows claim benefits at age 55, despite opposition from bill managers. The change would reduce benefits actuarially to match what would be earned at 65, favoring widows under 60.
Washington AP reports rising Australian beef production, now up 10 percent to a record 1,145,000 tons, as producers shift from sheep to cattle. A record feed grain crop and tighter wheat acreage rules bolster beef exports to the United States amid looming quota suspensions and possible restoration of restraint controls.
Senator George McGovern led Democratic charges against the Nixon administration amid alleged corruption tied to campaign finance and governance. Shriv er and Eleanor McGovern pressed the issue in Minneapolis, arguing Nixon could veto wage ceilings and that spending levels threaten tax increases.
The Carter County Chickasaw Tribal Council will hold its regular quarterly business meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. in the third floor courtroom of Ardmore City Hall. All Chickasaws are urged to attend and Choctaws are invited.
MINNEAPOLIS Minn AP Settlement of the 95 day strike by Northwest pilots was announced by Roy Erickson vice president of Northwest. The agreement followed a negotiation session that began Sunday under labor official William Usery Jr. The basic economic improvement represents an average 29.5 percent increase over July. The deal will be submitted to the Pay Board for review and approval. Normal service is expected within five to seven days to the 50 plus cities Northwest serves.
Houston AP reports Shell director Stanley Gray foresees a shifting global energy balance after 1985. He argues Middle East and North Africa may lose ground as reserves are diluted by untapped potential elsewhere, citing Iran as an example and noting tougher drilling in harsh terrains like Tran will raise costs to extract each barrel.
Veterans may apply at the U S Naval Ammunition Depot south of McAlester Oklahoma with eligibility limited to honorably discharged personnel who have at most 14 years of education They must apply within one year of separation or hospital discharge The depot offers starting pay above $3 per hour for ratings up through GSS or WG5 Open positions include ordnance workers helper electricians helper plumbers and warehousemen.
The Ada community faces closure of library portions after a structural survey. Officials consider a new library costing about 295000 with no tax increase, aiming for completion by late next year. Camp Fire Girls, based in the basement, lose meeting space. officials offer City Hall facilities while surveying continues.
East Central State College will host the National Teacher Exam on November 11 as a test center. Dr. Gerald Boggs notes seniors preparing to teach and teachers seeking positions may take the tests and compare results with nationwide candidates. Information bulletins and forms are available from the Dean of Education or Educational Testing Service in Princeton.
Oklahoma’s 1972 73 hunting seasons cover dove teal rabbit prairie chicken wild turkey pheasant deer antelope and more with statewide or county area notes. Seasons specify bag limits hunting hours open dates and special provisions across private and public lands.
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