Living RNA Virus Reproduces Fast In Test Tube
Dr Sol Spiegelman of the University of Illinois announces he synthesized a living RNA virus in a test tube that can reproduce itself in two minutes and, with raw materials, could produce enormous quantities. The artificial virus RNA can infect cells and evolve, offering a system to study viral reproduction and infection.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Sol Spiegelman
University of Illinois
Spiegelman
Dr. Spiegelman
American Cancer Society
Science Writers
Faithful Friend Claims 365 Fish Preparations
A Portuguese call praises a faithful friend and asserts the inventor created 365 fish dishes, one for each day of the year, showcasing culinary creativity and daily variety.
GE develops walking machines for moon and sea exploration
General Electric in Schenectady has Army Navy contracts to build prototype walking truck and powered exoskeleton nicknamed Hardiman. The 1600 pound exoskeleton stands five feet tall and the 10 by 10 by 3 1/2 foot truck travels up to five miles per hour carrying 500 pounds with no brakes or pedals. Pilot model cost six hundred thousand dollars.
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Schenectady
N.Y
Moon
General Electric Co
General Electric
Army
Navy
Hardiman
Enforcement Isn t Easy in Lebanon Beating Policeman
In Tripoli a policeman issuing a ticket for wrong way driving was beaten unconscious by a driver and passengers after the car door opened. A member of Parliament sat in the back seat and reportedly watched with approval as a military court opened an investigation into the incident.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Tripoli
Alaskan Snowslide Cuts Off Power
The Alaska Legislature worked by candlelight as a snowslide cut power to the Capitol for about 90 minutes. House Speaker Mike Gravel led the opening prayer in the absence of the chaplain. Divers heating water for undersea experiments off California and France found no boil despite lava-like heat due to atmospheric pressure.
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Juneau
Alaska
Capitol
Mike Gravel
Anchorage
California
France
Chanute Tribune Briefs From Page II
The Chanute Tribune reports brief notices from Page II dated Wednesday March 30. Key items include local events, upcoming meetings, and community updates impacting residents of Chanute and neighboring areas.
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Chanute Tribune
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