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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1971
Page
4
The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970, signed by President Nixon, extends safety requirements into agriculture. It urges elimination of imminent dangers in cattle handling, milking, riding horses, and use of protective gear. The piece notes diverse ranching practices and the challenge of defining standards across agricultural operations.
A vacationer sued a trailer park owner claiming damages for poison ivy on the premises but the court ruled the outdoors carries inherent risks, not negligence. It contrasted with a Yellowstone camper case where the federal government was held liable after a bear warning. A lake resort injury due to submerged glass was ruled as man made negligence. New York states a residency requirement for visa applicants.
The article reflects on the first day of school as a pivotal moment for children and parents. It explores parental pride mixed with loss as a child enters a new world, fears of peers, and the guiding hopes of performance, while noting the parents’ shifting roles as daily school life begins.
A tale of a girl who aims to draw God and a grandfather's reminder that God’s nature outstrips human understanding. The sermon-like passage cites the Bible and Hebrew thought, noting God’s otherness beyond human experience despite moments when God is spoken of in human terms.
A reflective piece contrasts fond memories with present sorrow and urges gratitude for moments of happiness once held. It notes how some yearn for May while December arrives, and hints at a boy resigning from a crowded school situation, signaling a quiet civic moment amid melancholy.
A lengthy community note lists visitors at the home of Rev Don Newby and Mrs. Newby including the Junior Class with Barbara Newby, various McAnally and Golden families, and many others. It details church events at Union Hill Baptist with a dedication service, a basket lunch, youth choir, and program speakers. The piece mixes social visits, family reunions, and religious reflections on God and worship.
Residents from Ada and surrounding towns shared visits and greetings with relatives and friends. Names and ties include Binions, Rhynes, Thomas, Henson, Jones, Crump, Cochran, Collins, Sweeney, and others, with gatherings at homes, nursing facilities, and during holidays across Ballards Nursing Home Ada Moore and Midwest City venues.
Mrs Kit Thomas and Kit Jr visited Mr and Mrs E S Brashier in Union Valley. Claud Arter and Rhonda attended services with Mr and Mrs Looney on Sunday. Birthday songs honored Mr and Mrs Sidney Green and Mrs Vasco Rass. Neighbors visited and sent greetings to families in Wewoka McAlester and Oklahoma City. Weekend gatherings included grandparents hosting birthday dinner for their daughter with many relatives present.
Oklahoma oil and gas leaders urged a state legislative committee to back tax exemptions totaling about 10 million dollars. They proposed a 4 dollar exemption on all producing wells and a 10 dollar exemption on small stripper wells, arguing the cuts would help the industry and state in the long run. Lawmakers split on the idea with some doubt about any tax relief after past battles over the gross production tax. A follow up meeting was scheduled for Monday.
City Council discussed a large scale urban renewal project at Tuesday's meeting. City Manager Jim Cook was authorized to pursue an investigation while a paving district proposal was abandoned. Engineers questioned support for the district, prompting consideration of a broader renewal plan and credits from recent programs.
Mr and Mrs Benny Jones and Kenny and Mr and Mrs John Bottoms visited Springlake Oklahoma City on Monday Kevin Jones spent the day with Mrs Lavena Jones Johnny Bottoms visited Benny Jones Sunday night and they made homemade ice cream
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