Last Flicker of California Stone Age
In 1911 a mud covered Indian named Ishi stumbled into Oroville California and was taken to the University of California Berkeley. Researchers studied his Yahi tribe, noting his quick mind and gentle dignity even as he adapted to new tools and words. He died in 1916, mourned by those who knew him.
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Berkeley
Orly
Oroville
California
Duke County
Ishi
Oro- Ville
Department of Anthropology
University of California At Berkeley
Yahi
Livermore Valley
Atherton’s harsh view of Mission life in early California
In his 1836 37 coastal wanderings Faxon D Atherton describes Mission Dolores and San Francisco Presidio as degraded wrecks and notes administrators, hacienda wealth, and a coarse social scene. He mocks California girls, calling natives and settlers crude and compares them to other populations while recounting his travel with wit and scorn.
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California
Faxon D. Atherton
Hayward
Mission
Rancho
Atherton
Mission Dolores
Presidio
San Francisco
Munre
Mission of
Siill
South County History
Jose Joaquin Estudillo
Rancho San Leandro
Yerba Buena
Castro
TV Cancer Detection in Vancouver Uses TV Help
AP reports Vancouver uses television to aid cancer detection with a 14 inch screen for tissue imaging and a 23 inch display for final diagnosis under Dr H K Fidler. The process involves initial screening, microscopy, and synchronized imaging for treatment planning.
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Vancouver
Denys R. Lock
H. K. Fidler
Powerful New Rocket Fuels From Aerojet General
Aerojet General Corp reports new solid rocket fuels that could launch a missile a mile in one second after ignition. Officials say tests show the propellant burns faster than any nonexplosive solid fuels yet. Air Force testing is possible as part of the evaluation.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Aerojet-General Corp
Air Force
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