Auto Industry Faces Tough Air Pollution Rules
In Washington GM President Edward N. Cole said no method yet meets the Clean Air amendments 1970 nitrous oxide limits, predicting 90 to 98 percent emission reduction by 1975. Ford Chrysler and foreign makers echoed the challenge as U.S. spend on emission controls tops $119 million, rising to at least $124 million in 1971. Chrysler vice president S. L. told Ruckelshaus no way to meet 1975 and 1976 targets yet, but ongoing component work continues.
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Official Defends Late Warning In Joplin Tornado
Joplin Civil Defense director Mrs Lea Kungle defends delaying sirens until radar indicated a tornado five miles southwest of Columbus Kansas moving toward Joplin. She cites past false warnings and notes sirens were finally sounded at 6 53 p m when Capt Charles Hickman reported funnel formation. Kansas City official Pearson says better safe than sorry and Joplin was lucky.
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Miss Jackye Robinson Elected President of Vaga Bond Club
In a 20 year ago note, Miss Jackye Robinson is elected president of the Vaga Bond Club at a meeting. Mayor R. E. Glenn appoints Grant as chairman of Lawton’s flag observances. Vacationing Miss Gwendolyn Rowland sees her first Kentucky Derby and picks three winners. The Lawton fire department reports 20 calls in April with damage totaling $15.
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Arkansas River bridge repair to begin at Haskell
Oklahoma City AP reports a 200 foot bridge section over the Arkansas River at Haskell will be reconstructed starting today per a state official for Gov. David Hall. A severe storm earlier caused a cottonwood to topple onto the bridge, prompting closure and detours.
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