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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1972
Page
2
The FDA proposes limits on vitamin A and D in high dose products citing injury risks. Public comment invited for 60 days. Regulations may expand to other vitamins minerals and supplements.
AP report from Hong Kong notes a freighter named Hsien ee sank Tuesday night in the Taiwan Strait. The crew size and specific circumstances are unclear due to damaged text. Authorities said rescue operations were underway with uncertain outcome.
A humorous fragment narrates the idea that Raynold marries Rit due to financial limits. The light verse implies practical constraints shape a domestic pairing in a playful, old time tone.
A fire broke out in the machinery team aboard the US Carrier Ranger four days after arrival off South Vietnam. Fire crews contained the blaze and flight operations continued. Eight crewmen were treated for smoke inhalation but returned to duty. no other casualties reported. Navy spokesman says investigation ongoing with no indications of malicious sabotage. Pumps and wiring burned. extent of damage not yet assessed.
State officials report no breakthroughs in the fuel crisis as cold weather strains Iowa power and industry. Gov. Ray, with the Federal Bureau of Reclamation, arranged hydroelectric energy releases on the Missouri River to aid major utilities and reduce propane and fuel oil demands. Maurice Van Nostrand cites Donahue's Iowa visit as promising, with Sun Gil of Sun Oil weighing a fuel oil sale to aid independent suppliers.
Washington FDA officials say they are carefully considering tighter controls on prescription diet pills amid concerns about abuse. Dr. Henry Simmons notes amphetamines offer limited weight loss value and cites widespread prescription use last year, while warning some appetite suppressants carry central nervous system risks and dependency potential. An application for Tenfuramine is pending but may have diverse effects unlike other anorectics.
Los Angeles reporters cite a cold spell in California driving up orange wholesale prices and causing millions in crop damage. Tu las county officials warn of up to 10 percent loss to an $61 million orange harvest as temperatures drop to the 20s, with prices rising and weather relief possible by Wednesday night.
Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt on the Taurus-Lilun site report orange soil samples that may be recent lunar material up to 100 million years old. They photo and scoop the deposits, driving two sample tubes into the oxidized desertlike soil as they prepare to depart the moon for the voyage home.
TV networks schedule Apollo 17 coverage with NBC CBS and ABC detailing Wednesday and Tuesday night airings. Astronauts report orange soil samples from 44 miles from the landing site near Taurte Littrow valley, indicating possible volcanic rust or chemical compounds, while other crew monitor orbit as analyses progress.
AP reports Wednesday that President Truman's doctor said he was holding his own as part of ongoing medical updates. Spokesmen noted fluctuating yet improving heart and respiration readings, with temperature and blood pressure stabilizing, while family visits remained limited amid hospital care.
Washington AP reports the administration plans a major effort to reduce rising food prices amid industry pressure. Commerce Secretary continues pushing for swift action with a timetable and policy tools under review.
Kissinger will fly back to Washington late Wednesday and confer with President Nixon on Thursday morning. A Paris team of U.S. technical experts remains to meet with Hanoi negotiator Xuang Thuy as talks continue. Officials say a final peace accord by year end is possible but not certain, with no signing expected before Christmas.
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