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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1971
Page
5
County official explains 1972 feed grain set aside rules. Growers may substitute barley with corn grain sorghum or other crops while maintaining set aside acreage for payments. Barley base used only to calculate set-aside. rest of farm can plant barley or other crops. Full program details to follow from ASCS.
Several area students at East Central State College have been elected as officers in various organizations. Tom Sheldon, Ada junior, is president of Alpha Psi Omega, the honorary dramatics fraternity. El Tanean, Stratford senior, named social chairman. Vickie Orr, Ada senior, secretary, and other officers include Sulphur sophomore reporter.
The British Foreign Office named Greg Lyalin, 33, a Soviet Trade Commission member in London, as the defector who provided Moscow documents. Exile measures followed, including expulsions of 90 Soviets and bans on 15 others. Lyalin faced a drunk driving charge at Great Marlborough Street Court, with press coverage causing a crowded courtroom and limited comment from officials.
Washington AP reports Senator Harrisons A Williams Jr says the Senate Labor Committee will draft a bill to raise the minimum wage to 2.25 dollars an hour despite potential clashes with President Nixon's economic program. Williams notes the current wage cannot support poverty level income and Congress likely acts before the wage freeze ends November 13.
Byng residents will soon have regular commercial garbage collection operated by Harley Henry who can be reached at 332-9112. The weekly service starts Saturday and participants will receive bags prior to the start. A similar program exists in Pickett Latla and Homer run by J B Corvin.
Two area young men escaped serious injury in a county accident when a girl moved a car too vigorously. Trooper John Wayne Smith reported the 3 am Sunday incident near a Sandy Creek bridge east of Vaness School. The door remained open as the car backed off the bridge, striking a tree after pulling the men into the creek bed 15 to 20 feet below. The men were Jerry L. Matlock and Ronnie E. Bennett, listed in satisfactory condition.
North Texas State University professor Dr. George Christy warns in The North Texan that after the 1972 elections a deep downturn will follow as economic supports fail. He foresees a stock market crash, bond collapse, and unemployment rising beyond the 1970s peak as panic spreads.
New York AP report on a deadlocked ILA contract extension with New York Shipping Association risking a possible midnight strike by 45 300 East and Gulf Coast dock workers. West Coast ports closed 90 days. dispute centers on guaranteed annual wage. Taft Hartley injunctions threaten to influence outcomes amid Nixon wage price freeze.
Represented by eight tribes the Tribal Council met recently to discuss homecoming activities. Miss Ann Payalsape a Choctaw freshman majoring in elementary education was elected homecoming queen candidate. Officers for 1971 1972 include Pat Harner president Lindal Lynn vice president Diana Johnson secretary Lou Kinsey treasurer Pam Autaub o princess Jeff Burns a Maysville freshman undecided as warrior Felix White new co sponsor with Roy McKeown Indian counselor
Recipes show stuffed meat roll with ground beef pork and tomato soup, Norwegian meat pie with bacon and cheese, and beef stew with root vegetables. Each yields about six servings. Techniques include combining ingredients, forming a meat shell, layering cheese, and baking at 350 to 400 degrees for portions up to 60 minutes.
Tulsa Cotton Creek Osage Okmulgee and Wagoner counties in Oklahoma were designated disaster areas after heavy rains in August and September caused about 4 million dollars in damage. Governor David Hall requested the designation to aid recovery efforts.
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