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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1985

Page

9

Robots reshape US factories with growing automation

Trendnotes notes reprogrammable multifunctional manipulators or robots rising in US manufacturing from 6,300 in 1982 to about 18,000 now. Most are fixed to perform painting welding and material handling. Cars lead robot use while Sweden claims 30 robots per 10 000 workers and Japan dominates global robot numbers.

United States Japan Sweden

Collapsed Lock Halts St. Lawrence Seaway Traffic

Officials warn the Welland Canal lock wall collapse will keep the Seaway blocked for weeks. Fleet Captain Winfield Lange of USS International Inc. cites potential billions in losses and 24 hour layoff notices to 600 crew. About 150 Canadian ships face $20,000 daily costs. 55 ships are affected across Lakes Ontario to Erie.

Thorold, Ontario St. Lawrence Seaway Welland Canal Winfield Lange USS International Inc John Adams St. Lawrence

Earthquake Babies Surpass Odds in Mexico City

In Mexico City after the Sept. 19 quake, 80 or more newborns and children were treated in three major pediatric hospitals. Jose, born four days before the disaster, survived 209 hours under rubble and was the last survivor pulled from the General Hospital. Many infants recovered to near normal health, prompting doctors to investigate survival without food for days.

Mexico City Leonila Medina Hernandez Jose General Hospital Uribe

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