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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1970

Page

7

U S Initiates Race to Harness Vast Hydrogen Power

The article notes the United States and other nations speed up research into hydrogen as a fuel from ocean water. It discusses revolutionary reactors and the potential for near limitless energy if practical methods are achieved.

President Steamer Heads for Far East Deployment

In New Orleans eleven high ranking officers are reported to have boarded ships bound for the Far East aboard the 300 foot side wheel steamer President, signaling a major military movement.

New Orleans Far East President

Abortion Bill Approved by Washington Senate

The Washington State Senate approved a bill to legalize abortion by a 25 to 23 vote. An amendment requiring spousal consent was added before final passage.

Olympia Wash Washington State Senate

Implanted Device Eases Angina for Two Long Beach Patients

Two heart disease patients in Long Beach report rapid relief from severe chest pain after using a button on an implanted system. Platinum electrodes connect to carotid sinus nerves, energizing the device to slow heart rate, drop blood pressure, and reduce heart muscle contractility within 5 to 10 seconds, allowing withdrawal from propanolol and less nitroglycerin.

Long Beach Pineda

Portable atomic camera detects hidden drugs in metal

The Atomic Energy Commission reported Friday on a 100 pound portable camera that can scan metal containers to reveal concealed drugs and flaws. Developed by Battelle Northwest at Richland under an AEC contract, it uses Californium-252 neutrons to create radiographs similar to X-ray images.

Washington The Atomic Energy Commission Battelle -Northwest Richland Wash AEC

Flu Bug Hits Eastern States

National communicable disease reports say a flu bug is spreading in eastern states with growing concern but no epidemic declared yet.

U N Draft Treaty To Control World Drugs

The U N Narcotics Commission moves a draft treaty in Geneva aiming to regulate about 100 synthetic drugs. The proposal goes to the Economic and Social Council with major U S, Britain, India, Iran and Yugoslavia backing or opposing terms as the door opens to potential large scale smuggling concerns.

Geneva U.N. Narcotics Commission U.N. Economic and Social Council India Iran Yugosla

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