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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1971

Page

4

FDA Plans Mild Saccharin Limits On Diet Foods

The FDA will propose cautious limits on saccharin in diet foods and beverages while long term animal studies continue. Officials said no evidence links saccharin to harm, noting NAS panel found low daily intake and long use without adverse effects. A Wisconsin report suggested cancer in mice but safeguards remain pending tests.

Washington Food and Drug Administration Virgil 0. Wodicka PDA Bureau of Foods I Hecade Tae Cee Ieee National Academy of Sciences United States Wodicka University of Wisconsin George Bryan

Rabbis Urged To Take Action Against Racism

In St Louis the Central Conference of American Rabbis requests about 500 reform rabbis to push actions against racism. Report by Rabbi Eugene Lipman urges Congress funding for housing and minority hiring, supports integration through busing and boundary redraws, and calls for end of the draft.

ST. Louis Central Conference of American Rabbis Eugene Lipman Washington Congress Rabbis’ Church and State Committee Charles A. Kroloff Westfield N.J

Nixon warns against nationalized health plan costs

Nixon condemned the Kennedy backed nationalized compulsory health insurance as the most expensive option, arguing it would consume a large share of federal spending and raise household health costs. He advocated his plan, predicting lower federal and household costs and urged physicians to join a campaign against drug abuse.

Kennedy Nixon

Lawton City Council approves mobile home use change and more

The council approved an ordinance change allowing mobile home parks as use on review in C-4 and C-5 zones, deferred a traffic recommendation pending a parking impact map, and authorized eminent domain for three parcels in the Lee Boulevard project. It also approved paying 204982.25 for Cache Road right of way, leases for a street sweeper and roller, two street lights, a hardship permit for Jim Kitchens, July 5 fireworks hours, a Model Cities grant revision, and the appointment of Howard Woodall as acting street supervisor.

Pierce Lawton Traffic Commission Lee Boulevard Cache Road State Highway Department Elmer Thomas Park Garfield 14Th Place Jim Kitchens Municipal Airport Model Cities Howard Woodall Woodall

Wiretap rulings test Fourth Amendment reach in state cases

The piece notes debates over warrants and exemptions in wiretap cases. It cites the Coolidge car search and Judge Damon Keith's Detroit rulings, with the Supreme Court to hear arguments on executive versus judicial information powers and potential immunity for agents acting in the line of duty.

Mitchell Coolidge Stewart Lawrence Plamundon Central Intelligence Agency Ann Arbor Mich Damon Keith Detroit Mandion U.S. Circuit Court Cincinnati Supreme Court Justice Department Executive Branch Pennsylvania North Carolina

Dallas Police Chief Lowers Height Rule to Attract Mexican Americans

Although Chief Frank Dyson trimmed the patrolman height minimum by one inch to five feet six inches to draw Mexican-Americans into the force, no recruits have been gained.

Dallas Frank Dyson

Tax Withholding Rates By Income Brackets

The notice outlines federal withholding rates: 8 percent for $100 to $120, 9 percent for $120 to $140, 10 percent for $140 to $160, 11 percent for $160 to $180, and 12 percent for $180 or more per month. It assigns 8 9 10 11 and 12 percent to respective income ranges.

Senate Doves Seek Fresh Vote on Indochina Pullout

In Washington the war senators push a bipartisan amendment to require U S troop withdrawal within nine months of enactment if a prisoner release deal is reached in 60 days. The measure, backed by Cook Eagleton Stevens Hartke, faces a tight vote as leaders rehearse new withdrawal dates and a cloture bid aims to end debate on the broader bill.

Washington U.S Indochina Hugh Scott Europe Marlow W. Cook Thomas F. Eagleton Ted Stevens Alaska Vance Hartke Ind Cook Nixon Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield United States George McGovern D-S.d Mark Hatfield Gravel

Pilots and Controllers Seek 288 MPH Aircraft Speed Cap

The ALPA and PATCO urge the FAA to require all aircraft above 10 000 feet and faster than 250 knots to maintain two way radio communication with air traffic control. They argue modern jets and visibility rules hinder adherence to current visual standards.

Marine Tron ALPA Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization PATCO Federal Aviation Administration FAA

Apollo 15 Unhurt By Lightning Strike at Launch Pad

NASA reports Apollo 15 Saturn V booster commander ship and lunar module unharmed after lightning struck the Cape Kennedy launch pad June 14 and 15. Crew David R. Scott James B. Irwin and Alfred M. Worden aim to begin lunar mission July 26 with Endevour and Falcon spacecraft for a 67 hour surface stay.

Cape Kennedy Fla National Aeronautics and Space Administration David R. Scott James B. Irwin Alfred M. Worden Scott

Rainfall totals and runoff in local lakes after weekend storms

Rain tonk runoff area recorded .065 inch while the lake saw 10 inches of rainfall. Jimmy Creek carried minimal runoff to the lake after Sunday night and Monday afternoon showers. Lake Ellsworth received .25 inch and Apache watershed saw .28 inch. No runoff into Lake Elisworth was reported.

Tonk Jimmy Creek Lake Ellsworth Lake Elisworth

Woman Prison Inmate Stabbed in Oklahoma

Jewell D. Listenbee, 29, an inmate at the Oklahoma state prison in McAlester, was stabbed with a small blade in the sewing shop on Monday and is reported in fair condition. A fellow inmate has been questioned and is in isolation.

About 325000 physicians in the United States

A rough estimate places the number of physicians practicing in the United States at about 325000, reflecting wide distribution across hospitals clinics and private practices.

Globe reports press releases on Pentagon papers questions

The piece recounts legal battles over publication of Pentagon papers with courts in New York and Washington issuing orders. It notes officials and reporters discussing disclosure versus suppression, and lists figures like Judge Gurfein, Admiral Felt, McNamara, Rusk, Lodge, and McCone. The Justice Department offered no immediate comment.

Sun Michael Parks Saigon District Court Murray I. Gurfein New York The Times Pentagon Gurfein Post United States North Vietnam Tonkin Gulf Johnson Vietnam U.S Globe Defense Robert S. McNamara Dean Rusk Henry Cabot Lodge Maxwell D. Taylor Joint Chiefs John McCone Central Intelligence Agency Lodge McNamara Rusk CIA McCone the Globe Washington Justice Department

Great Smoky Mountains Park Founded in 1930

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established in 1930, creating a protected area spanning parts of North Carolina and Tennessee. The designation marked a milestone in American conservation, safeguarding ancient forests, diverse wildlife, and historic communities within the ranges.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Seminar Hears MIT President Discuss Science for All

MIT president elect Dr. Jerome Wiesner told an Oklahoma City audience that the nation errs in trying to fulfill science’s promise to everyone. Western Electric’s Patrick Lyons was re elected president and outlined the foundation’s three studies to improve Oklahoma life.

Oklahoma City Jerome Wiesner Massachusetts Institute of Technology Patrick B. Lyons Western Electric Oklahoma City Works

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