Caution Urged On House Rule Changes Before New Congress
Democrats urge caution as the 1963 House prepares for January 4 session. They fear a potential runaway chamber if Democrats outnumber Republicans 295 to 140 and expect only minor rule tweaks. The Rules Committee, led by Rep. Howard W. Smith, would see reduced influence as changes permit bypassing existing panels more readily.
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Robot Heart Difficult Problem in Cardiovascular Talk
Washington medical experts describe the heart’s workload, saying a 70 year old one pound heart would do work equivalent to carrying a 10 ton load 10 miles. Dr. E Cowles Andrus of Johns Hopkins cautions that a crude artificial heart could come in years while a robot heart for treatment is distant. He spoke at a national conference on cardiovascular diseases sponsored by the American Heart Association and U S Public Health Service.
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House Rules debate on time limits for delays
House leaders report the committee is more cooperative as they seek to curb delays. A proposal would cap the Rules Committee delay on legislation approved by other committees at 21 days.
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Hickory Furniture Co Plans $1 Million Plant in Catawba County
Hickory Tavern Furniture Co and Bruington Furniture Co announce the first phase of a $1 million plant in the Oyama section of Catawba County six miles east of Hickory. Construction starts on a 50 000 square foot section with a railroad siding. Completion is expected next spring and the new facility will add about 100 jobs for a total workforce around 400.
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Disillusioned Sailors Abandon World Circumnavigation Plan
Three Philadelphia men Bill Winters Ron Emery and Pete Fascenda abandoned a two week voyage to circumnavigate the globe after a storm damaged their 35 foot tri maran near Savannah Ga Their boat was towed in and a Coast Guard search occurred while they faced ruined charts and books and a broken rudder rounds off the failed expedition They planned to sail to Bermuda next but postponed further legs.
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