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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1967
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News and The Ada Evening News announce a consolidation with The Ada Times Democrat and related publications into a single Ada newspaper group. The move affects publication lines and distribution, with references to price and postal delivery details for Ada Oklahoma and surrounding areas.
In the aviation era, a homeowner’s bid to stop overflight as trespass met a court ruling that ancient earth and sky claims cannot bar modern flight. The chicken farmer case affirmed compensation for airspace impact, signaling a balance between private property rights and progress. Jets and supersonic travel will sharpen this legal horizon, but courts seek a workable, forward looking framework.
Washington AP report notes life insurance chiefs will free 1 billion of their mutual investment funds to back the rent supplement program. MetLife chairman Gilbert Fitzhugh says the program could attract rapid private mortgage money for slum housing, addressing private funding concerns and potentially influencing Congressional support.
A 16 year old missing diamond wedding ring buried in a neighbor yard was rediscovered in good condition by Mrs Albert Ward Jr using a metal detector. The find came after renewed searching and years of hope. Local readers are reminded of the long hold of small treasures and the persistence of everyday luck.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller publicly disavows presidential ambitions defusing Romney hopes for New York's 92 votes at the 1966 Republican convention. Romney backers worry shifts could force Rockefeller to reconsider if primaries falter, while others doubt any draft becomes reality.
The bagpipe, long celebrated as a mainstay of Scottish music, is not of Scottish origin. It was introduced into Scotland by the Scordinians, who created its marching instrument for invading Scotland.
Oklahoma City AP reports Harlan B. Grimes, disbarred since 1980, has been granted a new chance at readmission. A special Oklahoma Supreme Court panel ordered a limited investigation into conduct since disbarment and that a recommendation be made on reinstating his license.
Ada businesswoman Leona Welch will preside over the Oklahoma State Florists convention at the Mayo Hotel Tulsa starting Friday. About 500 florists from Oklahoma Texas Kansas and Arkansas are expected to attend with demonstrations and panels by renowned designers. The three day event ends Sunday with a public exhibit Final Wonderland featuring design school works and junior arrangements.
Hershell Hampton U S Army recently received the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in South Korea. The 19 year old son of Mr and Mrs Collin Hampton Route 3 Ada was driving a truck that hit a mine sustaining chest and eye injuries. He recovered and is back on duty. Hampton is a 1966 graduate of Byng School.
Chicago AP reports Walter Barry says legibility is the main problem in sweepstakes contests requiring a box-top or brand entry. Of 1,500 winners for two $80,000 prizes, a few will be disqualified for failing to print or write clearly. The piece also notes fishermen now use aluminum ships with echo sounders and electronic lures.
Bill Stoney Davis of Ada, who had served longer than the deal he made with prosecutors, was ordered released from McAlester prison by the Court of Criminal Appeals. Davis pleaded guilty in 1964 to obtaining money under false pretenses and had been released after two years, then returned for parole violation. Judge Kirksey Nix noted he had served twice as much time as originally agreed.
Sylvia Lois Lynn of 823 St. Joseph Drive died at 2 15 am in a local hospital. Services set for 10 am Saturday at First Christian Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. She was active in church work and held an arts degree from Hast Central State College. Survived by husband J B Lynn son Ronald B and four stepsons plus grandchildren and siblings. Andy J Harris of Roff died in Norman, age 63, veteran of World War II. Funeral at Little Cemetery Chapel Sem inole County with burial in Little Cemetery. Survived by wife Ada and extended family.
Gov Dewey Bartlett this week named A G Nigh to lead the Industrial Development and Parks Commission but Nigh appeared at the monthly meeting and declined the appointment. He claims the post is his under a 1987 legislative act. Bartlett and Nigh have clashed since January. The legislature overrode a veto to grant Nigh the chairmanship and a $6000 annual raise.
A reflective piece by Charlotte Becker speaks of poverty, sorrow, and hard earned happiness arriving after trials. It contrasts appearances with inner clarity gained through suffering and hardship, then ends with a satirical set of observations on money, automation, and government, highlighting social ironies.
A collage of jokes and malapropisms ranging from farm life to social observations. Bits about golf bosses in supermarkets, boll weevils in cotton, piecemeal parenting, and humorous misreadings. The humor shifts through race, travel, and everyday misunderstandings with a dated, jokey voice.
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