Ada School Board backs S Q 430 rejects federal integration plan
The Ada Board of Education endorsed State Question 430 Tuesday night while rejecting a federal plan for school integration that would create a district transportation system. Rex O Morrison said the plan allows freedom of choice but the Office of Education demanded buses and a newspaper ad, which the board deemed unnecessary given Ada’s small Black student population.
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Ada Board of Education
Ada
Rex O. Morrison
Office of Education
Morrison
Federal
Ada Desegregation Plan Draws Federal Review Amid Transfers
Ada school district seeks a new desegregation plan after federal education officials demand reasons for student transfers both dentro and outside the district. Superintendent Morrison notes ongoing mix of Negro students and cross-district attendance while stressing compliance with Civil Rights laws and potential loss of federal funds.
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Byng
Napier
Nations Cotton Crop Rises Slightly Over Forecast
The Agriculture Department estimates this year’s cotton crop at 15,134,000 bales, up 1.5 percent from August’s forecast of 14,916,000. State yields vary with Texas leading production at 4,550,000 bales, while Arkansas and Oklahoma show sharp gains as August rains aid Oklahoma.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Census Bureau
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Rains Improve Oklahoma Crop Conditions Across State
Oklahoma reports show gradual improvement in crop conditions due to scattered rainfall though moisture remains short in many areas. Planting of winter wheat advances in Camarron and Texas counties while pastures and cattle show better health. cotton, peanuts, soybeans and alfalfa yields respond to recent rains.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Camarron
Texas
Panhandle
Avatrol Bird Control Promises Pecan Orchard Relief
Avatrol products Avitrol 100 and Avitrol 200 receive U S Government registration for bird management in pecan groves. The chemicals deter birds without killing them by inducing a fear response after bait ingestion, prompting remaining birds to flee areas treated. Contact the County Agent's Office for area treatment details.
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U. S
Nesbitt Rules On Public Tax List
Oklahoma Attorney General Charles Nesbitt ruled that the Oklahoma Tax Commission must compile and publish a complete list of all individuals who file state income tax returns. The ruling counters earlier statements by Tax Commission Chairman Joe Dunn that lists could not be prepared and that only named-name requests would be checked against records. The 1965 act requires a full public listing.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Atty
Charles Nesbitt
Tax Commission
Joe Dunn
Commission
Nesbitt
Youngsters Get Calves Ready for Pontotoc County Fair
4 H Club members across Pontotoc County prepare entries for the Pontotoc County Fair September 16 18 Calves receive special training with Gary and Teresa Golden of the Union Hill club leading efforts for entry plans and practice sessions for show day.
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Pontotoc County
Gary
Teresa Golden
Union Hill
Labor Day Crash Victims Improve
Three members of the Robert Escamilla family hospitalized after a Labor Day auto crash were listed as improved at Valley View Hospital. Mrs Dorothy Escamilla of Dumont New Jersey and two children Robert and David suffered severe injuries. Marlena and Paul Escamilla were treated and released. Trooper Spike Mitchell investigated the wreck saying the Escamilla car pulled from Delaplain Ranch drive and was struck broadside by a car driven by Tony Lewis age 21 of Fitstown.
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Robert Escamilla
Valley View Hospital
Dorothy Escamilla
Dumont
N. J
Delaplain
Robert
David
Escamilla
Marlena
Paul
Spike Mitchell
Delaplain Ranch
Tony Lewis
Fittstown
Lewis
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