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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1977
Page
6
The Civil Aeronautics Board weighs curbs on in flight smoking after thousands of comments from Americans. Some airlines already ban cigars and pipes. a total smoking ban may be considered alongside concerns about excessive in flight drinking and seating mixups for nonsmokers.
A federal appeals court rejected the FCC effort to ban seven offensive words on radio and TV. It held censorship would violate the agency duty to avoid restricting speech and urged broadcasters to judge community tastes with responsibility and sensitivity. The paper notes the words are indeed offensive but defends free press.
The piece argues that anti nuclear sentiment and Soviet influence hinder U.S. energy progress while Western Europe expands nuclear capacity. It cites Nuclear News figures, notes U S nuclear output in 1976 and future targets, and quotes Gov Dixie Lee Ray on nuclear waste and coal cleaning challenges.
INS estimates taxpayers spend up to 13 billion yearly on illegal aliens for health education and sanitation. Sen. Packwood reintroduces a uniform verification bill requiring employers to check Social Security numbers and IDs with a 1000 dollar fine per illegal hire. A Carter task force reshapes policy as opposition grows from civil liberties groups and Hispanic organizations.
A stream of vivid images of springtime scenes and sensations, from misty veils to opening buds and rushing brooks. The prose moves through playful, surreal, and pastoral tableaux, ending with a dawn moment of hopeful renewal.
A collage of spring scenes and small vignettes from childhood to memory. Images include fresh makeup on a house canary colored forsythia blossoms spring tests and white frost on lawns. Scenes of teens in classrooms and girls on phones mix with trains ducks and sea birds as spring unfolds.
Sen Al Terrill finds a way for utilities to contribute to a governor race without spending. The state Bar Association schedules a hearing on Rep Jim Jones conduct. Drys praise liquor progress but yearn for total prohibition home delivery.
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