Oklahoma Still Active in Bootleg Liquor After Prohibition End
A new report from Licensed Beverage Industry, Inc. and Tulsa ATFD officials says Oklahoma remains a heavy bootleg liquor producer in the 12 southern states. High taxes spur moonshine production. buyers seek 25–30 cent shots and dollar jars in Tulsa basements and walk-in outlets.
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Oklahoma
U.S
Tulsa
Arkansas
Alcohol-Tobacco-Firearms Division
U.S. Treasury Department
Licensed Beverage Industry, Inc
Burnett
Nolan Douglas
Douglas
ATFC
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Advantages Outweigh Drawbacks For Lukfata Reservoir Project
The Army Corps of Engineers says the Lukfata Reservoir would bring flood control and secure water supply at an estimated 1 year cost of 898000 with 1.55 million in annual benefits, though the plan would impact wildlife habitat and a free flowing stream. The project faces opposition from conservationists and relocation needs for a Boy Scout camp and local stream fishing changes.
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Tulsa
Okla
Lukfata
Oklahoma
Army Corps of Engineers
Oklahoma City
Doctor says milk not good for your heart
Washington AP report covers a debate on milk fat and heart risk. Dr. Adams recommends skim milk to reduce potential danger from whole milk while Dr. DeBakey cautions against declaring fats as direct causes, urging not to legislate dietary choices.
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Washington
Forrest H. Adams
American Heart Association
Adams
University of California At Los Angeles
David Boyd
Boston
American College of Chest Physicians
United States
Michael DeBakey
Texas
DeBakey
Montgolfier brothers lift man in first air balloon flight
Paris crowds cheered on October 15 1783 as a balloon built of canvas linen and paper designed by the Montgolfier brothers carried a man aloft for the first time marking a pioneering aviation milestone observed amid public amazement.
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Paris
Montgolfier Brothers
March Building Permits Mostly Commercial Items
Building permits totaling over 300000 in March were issued per inspector Olan Henderson. More than half the cost stems from three commercial projects: Melvin Chilcoat’s addition to the Holiday Motel at 1121 Craddock Rd, Retail Building Inc. at 605 N. Mississippi, and M M Construction Co. at 1800 Arlington. The rest largely covers new dwellings.
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Olan Henderson
Melvin Chilcoat
Craddock Rd
Retail Building Inc
Mississippi
M&m Construction Co
Arlington
Turkey Crop On Increase Across Nation and Regions
The Agriculture Department reports 1971 turkey production at 120.1 million birds, second only to 126.6 million in 1967, with a farm price average of 22.1 cents per pound. California led output at 16.8 million birds, followed by Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas. The report also notes rising vertical integration and contract farming shares, plus a screwworm infestation warning for the Southwest and a surge in sterile fly releases to combat the pest.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
California
Minnesota
North Carolina
Texas
Missouri
Arkansas
USDA
Economic Research Service
Southwest
Mexico
United States
Speed limits raised on Routes 81 and 87 in New York
Reports show upper New York State raised speed limits from 60 to 65 mph on Routes 81 and 87. Labor Department figures indicate women aged 18 to 24 spend about 255 dollars yearly on clothing while men in the same bracket spend about 185 dollars.
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Upper
New York State
Labor Department
Crossword ACROSS Clue Fill In From Fragmented Grid
Puzzle shows a list of across clues with misspellings and incomplete words. Entries include Seize Flow Region Ireland Regret Back Small rage Star Simple Sounds Calm Farm animal Precise Cooling devic Greek ietter Wealthy Was seated Man s name Summer FI Strike 3% Beginning Skin tumor Comes in Eagles ness Notion Crushing Prests Leer Consumed Single Departs Bend the hea Soft drink.
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Ireland
Contract Farming Shapes 1960s US Agricultural Output
The text notes that various forms of contract farming and vertical integration gained power in the 1960s, with about 19 percent of U.S. farm production in 1960 produced under different contractual arrangements.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Guam History Through Two World War Eras
In 1898 Spain ceded Guam to the United States after the Spanish American War. The island endured Japanese occupation during World War II and was retaken in a bloody battle.
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Spain
Guam
United States
Island
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