Synthetic eyes eyed as potential aid for the blind
University of Florida researchers led by Dr. William Dawson pursue a synthetic eye using photovoltaic cells to replace the retina. The plan envisions 50 000 to 100 000 tiny light converters implanted on the retina to trigger nerve responses and form images for brain processing. Early tests show tiny currents can elicit light perception.
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Gainesville
Fla
University of Florida
William Dawson
Sight Laboratory
Dawson
Mit
Light Research Laboratories
Green Gardeners hear Nancy Wilds on art
Nancy Wilds of the Rose Hill Art Center urged members to hang what they like choosing prints or unframed works with adjustable frames. She advised building color schemes around paintings and considering family hobbies. The meeting also featured officers for 1975 76 and a PEO Founders Day program.
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Nancy Wilds
Rose- Hill Art Center
Green Gardeners Club
Cancer Clinic Scheduled at Public Health Dept
The Aiken County Unit of the American Cancer Society will hold a free one day Breast Examination and Teaching Clinic at the Public Health Department on Richland Avenue. Local physicians will examine patients from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to fit working women. Appointments are not required, but calling 648 1208 speeds service. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among American women.
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Aiken County
American Cancer Society
Public Health Department
Richland Avenue
Society
Midland Valley Heart Board Installs Officers
Langley Methodist Church hosted the Midland Valley Women's Heart Board installation of officers. Mrs. Forest Byers was named president with Mrs. Charles Ray Cain as vice president, Mrs. Joe Arice recording secretary, Mrs. William Garland treasurer, and others in advisory and publicity roles. The gathering honored husbands and noted a holiday sale that raised $1,030 for the board.
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Langley
Midland Valley Women’s Heart Board
Langley Methodist Church
Laurence W. Warner
Aiken Heart Board
Forest Byers
Charles Ray Cain
Joe Arice
William Garland
Treasuerer
R.H. Bookstayer
Herman Parker
Richard McLeroy
Midland Valley Heart Board
California Overhauls Disturbing the Peace Law
California replaces the 1872 era statute with a new rule taking effect January 1, 1975. It defines disturbing the peace as fighting or challenging to fight and malicious or public words likely to incite violence. The old provision banning vulgar language before women or children is removed.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
CPSC Highlights Risks of Aerosol Cans and Safety Tips
Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that pressurized spray cans pose explosion flammability and toxicity risks. They urge not to puncture cans or store in heat, keep away from children, ventilate indoors, and seek medical help if dizziness nausea or headaches occur. Store in cool places away from food and heat sources.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Births for West Columbia and Aiken families announced
Birth announcements from West Columbia and Aiken indicate the arrival of two daughters. Mark Madsen was born January 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Kesser with Ann Thomas as the former wife of Charles F. Thomas of Aiken cited as her parent. Jennifer Lynn named by Mr. and Mrs. Milledge Day Jr. born yesterday at home with maternal grandparents listed as Mrs. Kenneth Williams of Brevard and Harris M. Lindlan of Conway.
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Edward C. Kesser
West Columbia
Mark Madsen
Kesser
Ann Thomas
Charles F. Thomas
Aiken
C.M. Keeser
Elmira
N.Y
Kessers
Beth
Jennifer Lynn
Milledge Day Jr
Kenneth Williams
Brevard, N.C
Harris M. Lindlan
Conway
Milledge Day
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