Former nuclear consultant warns risk of reactor accidents rises
Carl Hocevar former nuclear consultant for the Union of Concerned Scientists warns that reactor accident chances may be higher than previously believed He calls for a moratorium on new plants until more research is completed Hocevar cites revised failure rates from one in a million to one in seventeen thousand and compares to Apollo era forecasts He suggests meeting energy needs via conservation and coal plants until bans on nuclear plants are lifted.
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Asymptomatic gonorrhea a rising New Hampshire worry
New Hampshire officials warn that an increasing share of gonorrhea cases are asymptomatic in men, complicating diagnosis. Public Health nurse Marie Ericson cites 30 to 40 percent asymptomatic nationwide, with local cases found in the past months. The state logged 836 venereal disease cases in 1974, including 808 gonorrhea and 28 syphilis, while stressing early treatment to prevent sterility and organ damage. Available clinics include Manchester, Dover, Nashua, and Portsmouth, with confidential care and penicillin as effective treatment.
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Study Says Prepared Baby Food Is Worthless
The Center for Science in the Public Interest released a study arguing prepared baby foods are unnecessary and costly and may promote overfeeding and unhealthy adult eating habits. It suggests using human milk or substitutes and mashed table foods after four to six months, with grinders as a cheap alternative.
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