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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1970
Page
9
Government experts forecast a milk output increase in 1970 marking the first rise since 1964. A stronger herd, easing labor, high prices, and favorable feed ratios help producers despite steady per-capita consumption declines and larger dairy stockpiles.
Farmers in Pontotoc County will receive ballots September 1 for the ASC community committee election. Voters may select up to three candidates or write ins, with ballots due September 11 and tabulation on September 14 at 9:00 AM. Three committee members and two alternates elected per community to guide county ASC operations.
Gary Christmas, 18, a former El Reno High pupil, lost a bid to obtain his diploma after the El Reno school board refused to grant graduation due to his long hair. A request to mail the diploma was denied. transcripts remain available. An appeal to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court may follow.
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopts falconry regulations requiring a written exam for licensing. Applicants 12 or older may receive a license. ages 12 to 18 must be sponsored by an adult licensee. Licenses expire yearly and cost $10. possession limits are three falcons, with a 1-bird limit for 12–18 year olds.
Pat Breeden, Ada soprano, stars as Laurey in the Norman Players Oklahoma! production at Science Hall All-State College. The two-night show, directed by Jack Harrold with Gary Stollsteire leading the OU pit, runs Friday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $2.50, $1.50 for students, on sale downtown and at the Ada Chamber of Commerce.
An 80-year-old Stonewall man sustained minor injuries in a three car accident at 8th and Mississippi. Cager Hisaw, 80, was cited for failure to yield at a stop sign and forfeited a $10 bond. Other court actions included fines for public drunkenness, forged instrument, speeding, intoxication, and license issues.
Police Chief Lester Hokit announced new promotions in the Ada Police Department. Richard Gray and Don Henderson rise to captains, each responsible for different shifts. Bill Smith and Bob Linker become sergeants on day and night shifts respectively. One new officer, Bob Williams, fills the vacancy from retirement.
Lt. Gov. George Nigh announced Boswell in Choctaw County will host most of the movie Two Lane Blacktop for Universal Pictures. A 45 member crew will arrive in Durant September 14 for 10 days of shooting on location at Boswell, near Hugo and Durant, with stars James Taylor Lori Bird and Warren Oats and director Monte Hellman.
The Ada Arabian Horse Show netted 1800 for McCall's Chapel through the charity fair. Dr. Jack Nance chaired the event, with Ada residents buying tickets and sponsoring the show which drew 140 horses from eight states in its second edition. After expenses, the remaining funds support the school.
Lettuce prices in Oklahoma City have doubled over the past week and other fresh vegetables are expected to rise. Officials attribute the spike to a farm workers strike in southern California's Salinas Valley led by Cesar Chavez. The Salinas Valley supplies about 75 percent of the nation's head lettuce.
Ada attorney Mike Smith chased two brothers, Nicholas and Willard Worcester, after they fled custody en route to arraignment for larceny of an automobile. Jailer Coy Young and city officers assisted. Willard was captured by the jailer, Nick found by Sgt. Bill Smith in tires at Bates Tire Co. Smith credited with no credit for the capture.
Pontotoc County commissioners approve the 1970 1971 budget totaling 342 459 92 for the general fund a drop from 347 651 54 last year. The surplus carryover falls to 18 146 75 from 29 912 37. Departments see minor changes with the surveyor post created, audits cut, and the crippled children budget rising slightly to 5 892 56.
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