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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1972
Page
7
Alabama Senator John Sparkman, 72, defends his half lifetime in Congress and seeks a fifth term as opponents push age limits. Melba Till Allen and Charles Sullins attack his age and attendance, while Sparkman emphasizes seniority as an asset in the May 2 Democratic primary.
Washington recalls a secret memo alleging the State Department authorized the U S Embassy in Chile to help block Salvador Allende from taking power after his 1970 election. The document cites ITT involvement and pressure on Chilean leaders, with claims of potential financial support to influence events.
An advertisement promotes X-PEL Water Pills as a gentle diuretic to help reduce bloating and water retention during strenuous premenstrual days. The copy emphasizes rapid relief from excess body water and urges readers to try the product.
Earl Turley of No. 3 NW Compass received a $900 reward in a ceremony at the police chief’s office for aiding in the arrest of two men who confessed to robbing the Jiffy Food Store at 1529 Gore. Danny Ray Elms and Edward D. Shockey were arrested about eight hours after the Nov 15 hold up, and pled guilty after Turley testified at a preliminary hearing. Fred Lowder of Jiffy Food Stores presented the check.
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