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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1971

Page

10

First Artificial Synthesis Of Human Growth Hormone

A UC San Francisco team led by Dr. C H Li and Dr. Philip Lee announced the first artificial synthesis of human growth hormone. Using a $30,000 borrowed instrument, the lab built a 188 amino acid protein linked to pituitary function, with potential to treat dwarfism, aid cancer research, and explore cholesterol and obesity links.

Biochemist Hormone Research Laboratory University of California At San Francisco C. H. Li Philip Lee Hormone Laboratory Children’s Cancer Research Institute Boston University of California At Berkeley Pituitary

World Champion Dallas Aces in 1970 Reisinger Team Game

Jim Jacoby and teammates of the Dallas Aces faced an international lineup in the 1970 Reisinger team event. George Rapee and Bill Grieve led the challengers with Peter Pender and Grant Baze, Tony Dionisis, and Harlow Lewis. The hand shows George using fine technique in a four spade contract to avoid heart loss and later shift to clubs, coordinating dummy and hand to secure winners.

Jim Jacoby Dallas Aces George Rapee Bill Grieve New York Peter Pender Grant Baze San Francisco Tony Dionisis Harlow Lewis Philadelphia Reisinger George

Bradley Faces North Texas in MVC Showdown on KCRG TV

The second of an 11 game Missouri Valley Conference slate features Bradley meeting North Texas State. Kickoff is 11:00 Saturday morning with live color coverage on KCRG TV 9.

Bradley North Texas State Kcrg-Tv

Workers Accept Pay Cut to Save Hamilton Watch Co

In Lancaster Pennsylvania production workers at Hamilton Watch Co agreed to a 10 percent wage reduction from January 11 to May 29 to bolster the firm's cash position. The move accompanies significant layoffs, with about 800 in total, and is expected to save roughly $6 million by June while the three year contract still provides a 6 percent raise in June.

Lancaster Hamilton Watch Co America Ralph Frey Frey Hamilton James Pollock Pollock

Town Mostly White Elects Negro Mayor

George Gause, 50, a funeral director, elected Bartow Florida’s first black mayor in a predominantly white city of about 12,000. Gause had previously become a black commissioner two years earlier after defeating two white opponents in Bartow. The city’s population includes about 4,000 African Americans.

Bartow Fla George Gause Gause

Discharge Of One Fourth Of Helicopter Pilots Planned

Pentagon officials say about one fourth of the army's helicopter pilots will be discharged April 1 before completing their terms. The move is part of a manpower reduction to cut army strength from 1.5 million in 1968 to 1.2 million by June. About 6,000 pilots are veterans of Vietnam or Korea and will not reenlist.

Washington Pentagon Vietnam Korea U.S

Soviet Space Shots Reach 88 in 1970 Report

COLORADO SPRINGS AP The annual Air Force Aerospace Defense Command report shows the Soviet Union launched 88 payloads in 1970 while the United States logged 35. Space activity is tracked from the Space Defense Center at Cheyenne Mountain.

Soviet Union U.S Air Force Aerospace Defense Command Air Force Space Defense Center Cheyenne Mountain

19-Year-Old Runs For City Council In Fitchburg

A Fitchburg State College freshman, who registered to vote on his 19th birthday, ran for city councillor at large to replace a resigning member. He lost on the third ballot to Donald Sullivan, a former council member and school teacher.

Fitchburg Mass David Gilmartin Fitchburg State College Donald Sullivan Gilmartin Massachusetts John Chitick Herman Bourque

Site of Rock Fete Renamed Wonderland Park

Goose Lake park in Jackson renamed Wonderland Park after a mammoth rock and drug festival last August. Park owner Richard Sanger says the festival was a mistake and the name change aims to improve the park’s image.

Jackson, Mich Goose Lake Park Wonderland Park Richard Sanger

Readiness Prompt for Want Ads Use

A compact notice urges readers to act by identifying needs and regularly using want ads. It emphasizes targeted viewing and frequent checking to secure items or opportunities efficiently.

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