Mechanical Heart Pump Advances From Calf Trials
A report on Paul Davis and Dr. Benson Roe developing a piston driven artificial heart. Dolly the calf lived seven days on the device before dying of a blood infection, fueling optimism for human use within three years. Davis, engineer and Pacific Roller Die Co. president, funds and builds a prototype amid NIH activity and medical scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
University of California School of Medicine
Dolly
University Surgical Center
Paul K. Davis
Benson Roe
University of California
Dr. Roe
Davis
Paul Davis
Elgo Sabbatini
Louis Washansky
Christiaan Barnard
Pacific Roller Die Co
Hayward
Calif
San Francisco Bay
California
Starling
Ernest Henry Starling
University of California Medical School
W. C. Smail
Roe
Stanford Medical Center
William E. Paul
Iran backs currency with crown jewels as value set
The Iranian crown jewels, among the world’s largest collections, have been revalued under a 1960 law shifting backing from 40 to 25 percent gold and foreign exchange, raising total backing to 75 percent with a new estimated value of 630 million dollars. The vault holds the Darya-Mur diamond and other famed pieces from Nadir Shah and the Qajar era, guarded by steel doors and armed guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Shah
Iran
Nadir
India
Mighty Elephant Indecision Draws Attention at Trails
National Geographic reports Dr. John Eisenberg noting elephants at Wilpattu park in Ceylon show indecision at forks despite being large intelligent mammals. He praises memory ability but cites stress from choosing paths and discusses elephant brain capacity for information storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic News Service
Washington
John Eisenberg
National Zoological Park
Wilpattu National Park
Ceylon
Eisenberg
National Geographic Society
Deadline Friday for Parade of Christmas Lights entries
The Town Electric Light and Power Co and the recreation commission call for registrations by 5 p.m. Friday for the annual Parade of Christmas Lights tour. Displays must be visible from the street and lit from 6 to 10 p.m. December 22 through 31.
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Town Electric Light and Power Co
The
Recreation Commission
Open House at Ellis YMCA Next Sunday
The Ellis YMCA at 1501 Ellis Boulevard NW invites the public to an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. next Sunday with demonstrations at 2 p.m. weight lifting by Ted Smith, 2:30 p.m. handball by Cedar Rapids Handball Club, and karate at 3 p.m. Tours will be offered by Ellis Y board members and the mothers' advisory group, with refreshments and a chance to win a free family membership.
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Ellis Ymca
Ellis Y
Ellis Boulevard
Ted Smith
Cedar Rapids Handball Club
Ellis Y Board
Mothers’ Advisory Group
El Kahir Plans Jan 20 Leader Seminar in C R
El Kahir Shrine to host a day long seminar for leaders from a 25 county area on January 20. Potentate Joseph Sampson will preside at a luncheon and a banquet with 85 Shriners honored for leadership in 1972. Wives are invited to attend.
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el Kahir
C.R
el Kahir Shrine
Embassy Club
Joseph Sampson
Sampson
Iowa
Want Ads Highlight Gift Ideas For Readers
Classifieds showcase a range of gift ideas and shopping prompts for readers. Ads emphasize practical presents, seasonal selections, and potential bargains across categories suitable for various recipients.
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Murray Olderman
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Alameda
Michael DeBakey
Adrian Kantrowitz
Norman Shumway
United States
National Institutes of Health
David House
the Times
London
Third Avenue
Smulekoff
Deadline
Light Company
Ellis YM
Zenith
Westwood
First Avenue N.E
Boyson’s
Him
Bulova
Boyson
Wiel
Boyson's
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