1971 A Year Of Medical Advances And Debates
The year saw virus research linking some human cancers to infections, the rise of the viroid concept, and a shift in public health policy on universal immunization. Morning after pill debates remain, sickle cell testing expands, taste and smell disorders emerge, drug abuse concerns rise with amphetamine restrictions, and Oklahoma plans consider two to three new medical schools by 1973.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Public Health Service
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Oklahoma State Medical Assoca
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United States
Tulsa
Oklahoma
3 State Families Get POW Mail
Mrs. Harold D. Monlux received four letters from her husband an Air Force captain shot down five years ago He appeared healthy and wished her a Merry Christmas The letters were dated September October and November The last contact was in August Mrs Hulbert Clifford Walker whose husband is also an Air
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Harold D. Monlux
Air Force
Hulbert Clifford Walker
Air
Soviets Launch 470th Cosmos Satellite into Orbit
Moscow announced the Soviet Union launched its 470th Cosmos satellite, the tenth Cosmos traveler placed in orbit this month. Cosmos 470 orbited 163 to 121 miles high with a 65.4 degree inclination and an 89 minute period, resembling Cosmos 469 launched Saturday.
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Moscow
Hoover Attends Nixon Dinner in Florida Visit
President Nixon hosts a dinner at his Key Biscayne home with guest J Edgar Hoover director of the FBI joining Nixon and two longtime friends C G Beebe Rebozo and Secretary of State William P Rogers. Hoover has been vacationing in Florida and was invited to dine with the President.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
Nixon
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
Florida
C. G. “Bebe” Rebozo
William P. Rogers
Council Hedges On Liquor Vote
Evanston Illinois city council votes to reconsider an ordinance permitting liquor licenses for hotels clubs and restaurants with an 11 to 6 margin after mayor threatens to veto over package store licensing. A separate 9 to 8 vote requires all 18 aldermen be present for another vote.
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Evanston, Ill
Chicago
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Edgar Vanneman
Freed Red China Captive Celebrates 26th Birthday
Mary Ann Harbert, freed earlier this month after 344 years as a prisoner of the Communist Chinese, celebrated her 26th birthday with a family party and shopping spree in Palo Alto. Her father, Gene Harbert, said she spent Monday shopping after release from a military hospital following her escape.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Mary Ann Harbert
Gene Harbert
Mary Ann
Gerald Ross McLaughlin
McLaughlin
South China Sea
Albatross Wingspan Reaches Twelve Feet in Some Birds
A historical note states an albatross may have a wing spread as wide as twelve feet. The figure highlights the bird's remarkable wingspan and flight efficiency observed in large seabirds.
Irish Warned To Keep Toy Guns Away From Children
Belfast AP reports British Army distributed leaflets to Northern Ireland parents warning that a child with a toy gun in the street may be killed. Soldiers say misidentification risk is high as youths resemble older teens at dusk.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Jim Kellie
Demosthenes Overcomes Speech Impediment
As a boy in ancient Athens Demosthenes faced a speech impediment but persevered to become the greatest orator in history.
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Demothenes
Athens
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