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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
3
Houston AP report says nylon tendons activated by an electronic switch may restore simple movements to polio victims and others with paralyzed hands. Doctors say the artificial muscles could let patients feed, sew, write, or shave with a firm touch as a model from University College of Medicine lab workers is shown.
Sunday at the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research showcased a light plastic hand cast with nylon threads guiding finger joints. Demonstrations showed fingers curl to grasp objects, preserving touch despite paralysis. An electro pneumatic microswitch powers a two inch valve on a six inch CO2 tank, triggered by a finger move or other body action.
A patchwork of humorous lines and medical language pokes fun at a “spiritual grippe” and a modern device origin. The piece blends jests about insomnia a Shaw quip and dorm chatter with notes on a hospital device developed near Los Angeles and Baylor researchers.
A long radio television program lineup spans multiple stations with news headlines, music blocks, soap operas, game shows, and religious segments. It includes callers and a comic exchange about a farmer’s wife and a grocer joke as Want Ads claim results.
Scientists announce a new healing substance Bio-Dyne found at a world famous research institute that shrinks hemorrhoids stops itching and relieves pain without surgery. Available as suppository or ointment under the name Preparation H at your druggist with money back guarantees.
Bisbee appoints Austin Jay as committee chair to discuss Warren's possible annexation. Jay says Warren is thriving without added services and notes the area already handles minor disturbances locally. The remarks reflect local debate over extending Bisbee governance to Warren.
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