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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1975
Page
4
A concerned observer recounts several near misses from children left unsupervised near cars, pickups, lawnmowers, and streets. The piece warns that lack of supervision creates grave dangers and potential tragedy for young ones who should not be "let loose" in a neighborhood.
Bob Phillips, head of Santa Fe Community College Police Academy in North Florida, says he uses marijuana and favors decriminalization for private use. Gainesville Police Chief Freeman says his position should be reviewed as he teaches law enforcement. Phillips expects friction but refuses to resign.
East Central University has been awarded a 59 578 grant from the Department of Health Education and Welfare Rehabilitation Services Division to expand the human resources department. The five year support will fund undergraduate helping services training and curriculum growth in January focusing on correctional counseling. Dr James West notes East Central is the state’s only bachelor program in human resources and expects aging and developmental disability studies to be added. Graduates can become rehabilitation counselors parole and probation officers correctional workers social counselors or work in sheltered workshops.
In Oklahoma City AP report the parents of 6 year old Sissy Beatty, missing since dawn June 3, say they will try famed psychic Peter Hurkos as a last resort. The Beaty family expresses desperation and openness to any lead while police say they are baffled.
Former Ada High School student Brooke R. Dobkins, now in Mount Pleasant Michigan, was named one of 15 000 semifinalists in the 1976 National Merit Scholarship Program. He could advance to a finalist and compete for one of 1 000 $1 000 scholarships funded by businesses.
Tulsa police seek Richard Lee Dodson 23 and Michael B. Sells on questioning for the slaying of Clayton C. Shandler 55 and wounding of clerk Iaa L. Morris 20 in a west Tulsa convenience store robbery. Suspects armed with shotguns and pistols linked to three recent robberies including a Jenks stabbing.
The Ottawa County grand jury questioned witnesses about the killing of 25 year old Sandra Lynn Cornog. Her estranged husband Trevis Lee Cornog was arrested at the scene and faces related charges. The victim was shot while walking from her car to work.
American Farm Bureau Federation leaders expressed dismay at President Ford’s refusal to lift the grain sales ban to the Soviet Union. They met Ford for 45 minutes to urge an end to the embargo while defending private farming and trade authority against state trading goals.
Chickasha resident Roy L. Campbell was shot by police after allegedly grabbing an officer's pistol and firing four shots at a city patrolman near a downtown parking lot. He was listed in good condition with wounds to both hands and the face.
State Securities Commissioner Bruce Day plans to ask the governing board to publish investigative records on several Schedule D oil and gas operators in Oklahoma. He has subpoenaed six company records and notes potential jurisdiction over investment contracts. If securities are found, injunctions may follow.
Private brand gasoline retailers increased pump prices by up to six cents a gallon on Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Independent operators say the rise improves slim margins at self service stations, which currently run one to two cents per gallon. Texaco and Mobil outlets in competition kept self service regular at 54.9 cents, while private brand independents hit 55.9 cents. Bud Welch of a Texaco station said he would not raise prices further. Musket Oil president Tom Love predicts the hike will fail if most dealers do not follow.
Dinosaurs are a type of reptile. Today snakes crocodiles lizards and turtles are classified as reptiles. Carnac in Brittany reveals tombs dating to 2000 B C and numerous megalithic monuments.
The article explains a half cent per pound checkoff on pecans with no permit charge. Funds will fund marketing education research and promotion to revive Oklahoma pecan production, which has fallen about 25 percent, by improving quality and ensuring fair producer profits.
A multi dish page details Oriental Walnut Chicken with walnuts and vegetables served with rice, plus a potato salad and lemon gelatin mold. The recipe includes chicken breasts, soy sauce, cornstarch, vegetables, and walnuts, stretching to four servings, plus a separate potato salad with mayonnaise and lemon flavor. A lemon gelatin mold dessert serves six to eight, with cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and greens as garnish.
Skillet potato salad combines browned potatoes luncheon meat green peppers and onions with French dressing and melted cheese served hot. Corn Muffin Rounds bake atop a creamy onion celery ham mushroom soup mix dish yielding 8 to 10 servings.
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