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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
2
George P. Larrick announced a government decision to ban coal tar coloring agents in cosmetics after lab tests showed toxicity to test animals when ingested in quantity. The ban will not take effect immediately as objections may delay final order by at least 20 days. Arthur Flemming supported the move urging action under FDA authority.
The article notes views from Flemming on revising the law to allow tolerances for toxic additives in cosmetics foods and drugs. A revised act could permit some lipstick coloring products now under review while ensuring safety standards via FDA approval.
Byron D. Varner, former Lubbock resident, takes duties at Naval Air Station Glenview Illinois as public information officer for the chief of Naval Air Reserve training. His career includes World War II service, a 1951 recall during Korea, and a 1957 Navy public information designation. The Warner family plans visits to Lubbock and San Angelo en route to Illinois.
Israeli sources said Ben-Gurion would meet Argentine President Frondizi next week in Brussels or The Hague to discuss the Adolf Eichmann case. Talks on the diplomatic level have started but no time or place is fixed yet.
Dr E Vincent Askey of Los Angeles was inaugurated as the 114th president of the American Medical Association in Miami Beach. He immediately attacked socialized medicine during the ceremony, signaling sharp policy stance.
Preliminary 1960 census figures show New York State population rose 11.9 percent in ten years to 16,596,507. Illinois reached 9,981,617 and Missouri 4,307,186, both up from 1950. Also notes South Africa treason case extending over three years with 30 accused.
In Plainview area, clear skies and warm afternoon temperatures brought combines out after two weeks of rain slowed wheat harvest. C. W. Ashley eight miles south reports 73.66 bush per 63-pound test wheat from 13.6 acres sold to Wilson Grain Co at Happy Union with 13 percent moisture. He hopes to average 60 bushels per acre from 200 to 300 acres irrigated and fertilized. Wilson Grain expects about 15,000 acres of wheat to be delivered to its elevators at Happy Union and Lone Star in Floyd County.
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