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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
8
Washington AP reports guaranteed student loans in repayment default about 4 percent annually, totaling 65 million dollars. OE officials cite a March collection push could recover up to 70 percent of arrears, with 36,600 students currently in default and a total of 5 million loans insured for 4.6 billion dollars.
Congress sent the White House a bill prohibiting states and communities from taxing airline passenger tickets. The Senate passed the measure by voice vote with an exemption until July 1 for places that had such taxes before May 21, 1970, effectively excluding New Hampshire. Airlines and trade groups had opposed the tax.
Washington AP reports top labor, industry, and Nixon aides warn 1973 wage negotiations could sway inflation and White House efforts. Teamsters and UAW leaders signal firm stances on wage controls and working conditions amid pre election politics. Major contracts covering about 2 million workers in trucking, autos, farm equipment, and more loom next year.
East Central students launch a contest drive to sell 600 Pelagi yearbooks by Friday after the staff warned of no 1973 issue due to funds. About 200 have been sold with $50 $35 and $20 contributions from EC president Dr. Stanley Wagner and others. Proceeds fund prizes for top selling student groups, with $10 added to each buyer’s account on the next semester fee list. The Pelagi has a 70 year history and may still survive if sales meet the goal, though production cost last year was around 12,000.
Geraldine Cobb, Oklahoma born pilot, named Harmon Aviatrix Trophy winner for 1971 for humanitarian flights over the Amazon and jungle airstrips. The Harmon Aviator Trophy for 1971 and 1972 jointly awarded to chief test pilots of the Concorde project and to Lockheed SR71 crews for a record long-distance, high-speed flight. Cobb also set world speed records in light aircraft and assisted in searching for an Airliner crash in Peru, rescuing a survivor.
In Atoka district court Judge Lavern Fishel held a Friday morning hearing on Oak Hills University near Lehigh. The state sought closure but no ruling was made. brief filings due by Nov. 10 with a 15 day reply period. Five witnesses, including three students, testified for and against continued operation as Regents question accreditation and authority.
Stratford youth wins top honors at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City Missouri. Troy Don Henry exhibited the grand champion FFA market hog a heavyweight crossbred animal. Another Stratford resident placed second with a Duroc Larry Wood earned second place.
Oklahoma's liquor laws face two challenges on November 7 ballot and in federal court in Oklahoma City. Byron Gambulos, Oklahoma City's top liquor retailer, seeks to strike down liquor by the drink ban as unconstitutional amid opposition to a constitutional amendment. He argues enforcement is capricious and unequal under the 14th Amendment while opposing franchising that may raise prices. He sues state officials and county prosecutors, noting Amtrak success in a related federal case may influence rulings. The Oklahoma Retail Liquor Association backs the proposed measure, saying it would end a perceived hypocrisy and denying claims of higher prices.
Oklahoma City AP reports radio evangelist Dr Braxton B Sawyer returns to the liquor debate launching his most important battle since Oklahoma voters first legalized liquor by the bottle in package.
Dr. John Densford's tour itinerary to Italy and Greece for a 15 day Christmas trip has approval. Interested persons may earn two hours college credit. The trip starts Dec 21 in Oklahoma City, ends Jan 4 back home. Rome includes one day of sights and two days leisure, with a two day excursion to Naples Pompeii Sorrento and Capri. On Nov 7 a proposed constitutional change to legalize liquor by the drink will be voted on.
Federal officials have begun a broad seizure drive in Oklahoma targeting a heat treatment device called the Diapulse. FDA inspector William Lang said five to 50 machines may be in the state and doctors were told to stop using them. A Ponca City osteopath had one machine confiscated at the FDA’s direction, with a federal complaint labeling the device misbranded.
Oklahoma focuses on the U S Senate contest between Republican Dewey Bartlett and Democrat Ed Edmondson as other races attract little attention. While Nixon is seen as likely to win statewide, Edmondson seeks conservative lawmakers and local endorsements to counter Bartlett’s pro Nixon stance. The race intensifies as November 7 approaches with Edmondson defending and Bartlett pushing the liberal label against Edmondson.
Oklahoma colleges discuss methods for meeting student spiritual needs on Religion a 2 minute color program. Dr Dolphus Whitten Jr of Oklahoma City University leads a panel including Dr John W Coleman Langston University chaplain Rev Phil Jones Cameron College and Dr William Tanner Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee to explore how campus ministry has evolved and its value for prospective students and parents.
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