NCI approves large study on cancer near nuclear facilities
Dr. John Boice leads National Cancer Institute researchers who have received final approval from an NCT technical evaluation committee for a large-scale study of cancer deaths among people living near nuclear facilities. The project will examine childhood leukemia and other malignancies, prompted by a British survey.
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Washington
National Cancer Institute
John Boice
Institute
NCT
U.S
Bolce
Missing Python Found By New Tenant
In Worthglenn Colorado a missing eight foot Burmese python named Baby has been found by a new tenant after three months away from owner Molly McCoy. Police tracked McCoy’s whereabouts for hours while veterinarian experts and animal control searched the apartment for the 60 pound serpent that vanished after Easter gift. Baby’s return surprised two women in the unit and the reptile appeared calm.
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Worthglenn
Colo
Baby
Northglenn
Molly McCoy
McCoy
Weather Clears with Clear Skies Tonight
Forecast calls for clear skies tonight and sunny conditions tomorrow. Low temperatures expected in the teens. Page 11A note mentions more details.
Deaths in the area include Anderson Baughman Brooks Hydrick Lord Sarka
Obituary notices list H. Anderson and Varnie Lord of Aiken, Willie Mae Baughman of Aiken, Melvin Brooks and Eugene O. Hydrick of Augusta, Grace P. Sarka of Aiken, with details continued on Page 6A.
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H. Anderson
Aiken
Willie Mae Baughman
Melvin Brooks
Augusta Eugene O. Hydrick
Augusta Varnie S. Lord
Grace P. Sarka
Aiker
DOE Panel Backs Savannah River NPR Over Hanford Conversion
The Energy Research Advisory Board endorses building a new heavy water reactor at the Savannah River Plant to ensure fuel for nuclear weapons, citing mature technology and existing Tritium handling, while noting legal and technical hurdles in converting the mothballed Hanford WPPSS plant. Final DOE decision pending weeks ahead with Herrington to weigh reports.
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Washington
Department of Energy
Savannah River
Washington State
DOE
Energy Research Advisory Board
SRP
NPR
Butler Derrick
D-S.c
ERAB
Energy
John S. Herrington
Congress
Reiport
Hanford
Officials Declare N A Drinking Water Safe
An oil spill from SCE&G's Stevens Creek plant on the Savannah River prompted Augusta residents to curb water use but North Augusta officials declared the city’s drinking water perfectly safe and voluntary restrictions. Spill authorities reported up to 220 gallons, with most oil contained within the plant and canal. Cleanup by Fenn-Vac began and by early today most oil likely absorbed or dissipated.
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Savannah
Augusta
North Augusta
Becky McSwain
South Carolina Electrics
Sce&g
Stevens Creek
Augusta Waterworks
McSwain
South Carolina
Georgia
Fenn-Vac
Charleston
Savannah River
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
Columbia County
Forest Fire Threatens Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
A runaway blaze in Custer State Park and the Black Hills neared Mount Rushmore, burning over 8,000 acres and prompting evacuations of Keystone residents and visitors. About 400 to 1,000 firefighters battled extreme conditions as park entrances closed and smoke drifted across western South Dakota. No structures were lost as efforts continued to contain the fire near the memorial.
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Hagen
Brunner
Rapid City
South Dakota
Pierre
Pennington County
Keystone
Custer State Park
Mount Rushmore
National Guard
Custer
Road widening set for Silver Bluff and Pine Log roads
A 2.28 million contract awarded June 30 to Eagle Construction Co. could start within a month for widening Silver Bluff and Pine Log roads. Preconstruction will set a start date with completion aimed by September 30, 1969. Traffic lane closings likely during peak periods.
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Silver Bluff
Pine Log
State Highway Department
Eagle Construction Co
Eagle
Contract Administration
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Ginny South
Jeff Priest
USC Aiken
Science Education Center
Hitchcock Woods
N.A
Columbus Co
Sce&g Stevens
The
Associated Press
North Sea
al Barwick
Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Barwick
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