Nuclear safety reassessment urges research and openness
An American Physical Society panel found no immediate danger of large scale radiation release from light water reactors but urged substantial safety research to resolve remaining uncertainties. The report calls for ongoing efforts to improve reactor safety and mitigate accident consequences amid rising public debate and hearings on nuclear energy.
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Nuclear safety report urges stronger reactor safeguards
The report notes that incidents annually pose safety risks and recommends human engineering of reactor controls, stronger quality assurance, better statistical use to predict accidents, saboteur awareness, and enhanced safety systems. It calls for greater focus on containment buildings and barriers as final protection against radiation release.
Birth-control mail program for teen boys funded by defunct OEO
The Office of Economic Opportunity funded a two year birth control information and condom mail program for teen boys in Cleveland Philadelphia and rural areas. It expanded to smaller cities and high school coaches before ending in July 1973 due to lack of funds.
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Doctors Strive To Rebuild Image In Modern Era
Chicago report notes doctors are technically better educated than their horse and buggy grandfathers yet less loved. Stella Neeson argues physicians must avoid mysticism and show humility while acknowledging life and death are handled one to one.
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