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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1973

Page

4

Phase 3 Enforcement Flexible Officials Say

Nixon administration officials say Phase 3 enforcements will be flexible yet stricter for large firms and key industries. The Cost of Living Council will decide when to use standby authority to roll back wages or prices and will audit big increases likely to draw action. The wage standard sits at 5.5 percent and may be revised, with emphasis on jawboning and setting a pace for upcoming labor negotiations.

Washington Nixon Cost of Living Council Ment Council Treasury George P. Shultz Labor Management Advisory

Three Sisters to Join Women's Army Corps in Utah

Three Salt Lake City sisters Wanda Lee 22 Paula Marie 20 and Pamela Louise 18 will be sworn into the Women s Army Corps next Monday Brig Gen Mildred C Bailey will administer the oath They will report to Fort McClellan Alabama for basic training then to Fort Gordon Georgia for a 10 week communications course Wanda BYU graduate Paula and Pamela with BYU and Ricks College backgrounds helped recruit the others.

Salt Lake City Ft. McClellan Ala Ft. Gordon, Ga

Vietnam War Update Reports Gains On Fronts

Ground fighting continued as eleven North Vietnamese soldiers died per Saigon. US fighter bombers and destroyers claimed two tanks north of Quang Tri City and several supply trucks destroyed. Cambodia said Mekong River positions were recaptured from Neak Luong to the border, restoring river traffic and aiding supply routes. A Saigon convoy aimed for Phnom Penh on Thursday.

U.S 7Th Fleet Quang Tri City Cambodia Mekong Neak Luong Phnom Penh South Vietnam Saigon

City caps capital outlay at nine percent of FY 1972 budget

A city advisory report urges doubling minimum capital expenditures above nine percent of the FY 1972 budget, noting the nonutility average is 23 percent. It recommends ensuring special service fees cover costs, citing building inspections as often running at a deficit, with volume driving revenue and costs. It also calls for citizen involvement and better communication between residents and policymakers.

Jim Sauerman City Building and Inspection Division Constitution Press

FBI Lab processed nearly half million exams in 1972

Fiscal 1972 saw the FBI laboratory complete about 500000 scientific examinations of evidence. The report highlights the scale of forensic work and the institution's role in crime investigation.

FBI Laboratory

Wansley Remanded in Eastern Virginia After Bond Request

U.S. District Court official maintains Wansley in the Eastern Virginia district with limited travel to Lynchburg for family visits and potential court appearances. Rubicon rehab chief J J Franklin takes custody and pledges housing and employment. Merhige had previously declined bond release and suggested pursuing in state court.

Merhige Wansley U.S. District Court For Eastern Virginia Lynchburg J. J. Franklin Rubicon Richmond Franklin

Hospital Expansion Plans Proceeding With 1974 Completion

Coffey announced a hospital expansion adding 71 053 square feet to the current 90 689 leaving 8 519 square feet for remodeling. Forty new beds will raise total to 240 and construction includes intensive care and coronary unit laboratory X ray surgery recovery and emergency units. Existing spaces for business office records nursing office labor and delivery baby nursery pharmacy and dietary services will be expanded or moved.

Coffey

Marcos Proclaims Constitutional Shift Extends Martial Rule

In six days of voting the assemblies signaled overwhelming approval of continuing martial law and adopting the new constitution. Marcos promises peaceful constitutional revolution and rule by decree until a parliamentary election, with no time limit. The Supreme Court unclear if old charter court persists under the new regime.

Marcos National Assembly Citizens’ Assemblies Peoples’ Congress Lorenzo Tanada Supreme Court Robert Concepcion

School Elections at Walters and Big Pasture

Two men filed for the Walters school board seat held by Bill Thorne who did not run again. Alvin F. Meyer and Kenny White are candidates. In Big Pasture district Jimmy Griffin faces Albert Clark Jr. Incumbent Leonard D. Smith has no opponent.

House War Funds Cutoff Bill Still Planned In House

AP Washington reports House antiwar forces plan a bill to cut off Vietnam war funds if peace talks fail. Rep. Lee Hamilton says the measure, to be introduced Thursday, would halt U S combat operations in Indochina once arrangements are made for POWs and missing Americans, relying on broad support from antiwar lobbies and Democrats.

Washington House Lee Hamilton D-Ind Democrats Common Cause U.S Indochina Democratic Caucus Senate Mike Mansfield Hugh Scott Nixon North Vietnam Congress

FDA rules push nutrition labeling for foods and supplements

FDA plans mandatory nutrition labeling on many products with limits on claims about organic superiority and disease cures. Firms may use voluntary labeling initially, with a 20 percent nutrient variation allowance, and must adopt new labels by end of 1974.

Peter B. Hutt FDA George W. Koch Grocery Manufacturers of America del Monte Corp Ira I. Sambers National Canners Association

Chrysler Recalls 6,263 Cars Over Steering and Throttle Flaws

Chrysler recalls 6,263 passenger cars amid possible steering and throttle-linkage defects. About 10 percent of 1973 Plymouth Satellites and Dodge Coronets and Chargers may have heat-treated lower control arm pivot shafts risking loss of steering. An additional 5 percent of 1973 Plymouth Fury and Dodge Polara Monaco models with a 318 V8 may have a badly attached transmission throttle linkage clip allowing wide open throttle.

Detroit Chrysler Corp Chrysler Plymouth

Saigon to join United States on cease fire pact

Thieu and advisers discussed protocol changes for the cease fire and prisoner releases. Lt. Gen. Vinh Loc planned to join U.S. experts in Paris as Thieu faces aid pressure. Nixon and Thieu may declare a unilateral cease fire Friday, though timing remained uncertain.

United States Thieu Vinh Loc Paris U.S Tran van Lam Pham Dang Lam Nixon Presidential Palace Columbia Broadcasting System Palace South Vietnam CBS Saigon Haig Hanoi

Court rules fathers must support illegitimate children in Texas

A Texas ruling holds that fathers of illegitimate children can be compelled to provide support. The decision, on behalf of Linda Gomez, argues Texas may not deny equal protection by creating two categories based on legitimacy. The ruling impacts illegitimate children nationwide and invites review of related benefits and voting rights rules.

San Antonio Texas Wyoming Bexar County

Mothers Work Outside Home Help 5.8 Million Young Children

About 5.8 million U.S. children under age six have mothers who hold jobs outside the home. The statistic highlights the reach of maternal employment and its role in families with young children.

U.S

Transportation energy efficiency compared by vehicle type

Carnegie Mellon studies show a bicycle achieves 1000 passenger miles per gallon in gas equivalents while a Boeing 707 jet yields about 21 passenger miles per gallon.

Carnegie-Mellon University

Birds Pose Problem At Florida Airport

Miami officials issue a bird alert after a December incident where a flock was sucked into a Northwest 747 engine forcing an emergency landing. Port Authority plans to hire experts to study bird control amid ongoing concerns from pilots and ALPA officials.

Florida Miami, Fla Miami International Airport Northwest Airlines Dade County Phillip G. Perry Airline Pilots Association ALPA Eastern Air Lines Port Authority Miami International John F. Kennedy Airport New York Jim Frazier Federal Aviation Administration United States Perry

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