Stanford professor wins Nobel for plastics breakthrough
Nobel prizes went to Paul J. Flory of Stanford for chemistry and to Sir Martin Ryle and Antony Hewish of Cambridge for physics. Flory, 58, was the sole chemistry laureate, cited for fundamental macromolecular chemistry work that spurred synthetic fibers and plastics. The Swedish Academy highlighted his theoretical and experimental contributions, noting his influence on nylon and other plastics.
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Kissinger Sees Progress After Eighth Middle East Trip
Secretary of State Kissinger returned from his eighth Middle East journey in a year confident that progress was made toward lowering oil prices and renewing Arab Israeli talks. He stopped in Rabat after Algeria with Boumedienne to discuss oil crisis and U S Algerian ties. Brezhnev and Sadat to meet in Cairo next January signaling easing tensions. In Oak Ridge four workers were exposed to radioactive contamination during a routine cleanup at the AEC hot cell complex.
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Riot erupts as British troops quell IRA prison unrest in Belfast
British troops used tear gas and rubber bullets to quell a riot at Maze Prison in Belfast where suspected guerrillas are held. Civilian protests spread through nearby areas as mobs burned a bus in Andersonstown and 150 people in the Lower Falls were dispersed by police. The incident follows clashes in a Catholic district and reflects heightened tensions in Northern Ireland amid ongoing IRA activity.
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Fords Toast 26th Wedding Anniversary on Balcony Serenade
President and Melania Ford marked their 26th anniversary with a balcony serenade from a Grand Ole Opry troupe. Tennessee Ernie Ford led the 31-member group in the “Anniversary Waltz” as Betty Ford praised the moment from the White House.
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