Dangerous Decibels Can Be Controlled
A discussion on how loud noise harms hearing and how to reduce it. It notes decibel levels from jets and traffic, effects on efficiency and sleep, and methods to dampen noise such as insulation, double windows, heavy walls, mufflers, and hearing protection. It cites Dr. Martin, assistant professor at the University of Buffalo.
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Enrico Caruso
Dr. Martin
Medical College
University of Buffalo
The
Carborundum Co
Niagara Falls, NY
Expert calls for government action on asbestos pollution
Houston based medical expert Dr Irving J Selikoff told the 10th International Cancer Congress that airborne asbestos fibers from construction materials pose a serious and often fatal hazard. He urged regulatory controls or product abandonment to reduce exposure and cited links to lung and gastrointestinal cancers, especially among smokers.
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Houston
UPI
New York
Irving J. Selikoff
Selikoff
International Cancer Congress
Congress
Oscar Auerbach
Veterans Administration Hospital
East Orange
N.J
Auerbach
Onassis Kennedy lifestyle cost details reveal lavish expenditures
New York based account of the Onassis Kennedy marriage shows a $25 million annual income with $125000 yearly support to Greek relatives and a $40000 gift to Maria Callas. The report cites $5 million in jewelry and gifts, $2 million in taxes, $4.6 million for upkeep and homes, $1.14 million for the Christina yacht, and salaries for Alexander Christina Caroline and John Kennedy Jr. totaling tens of thousands each.
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New York
UPI
Aristotle Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy
Onassis
Maria Callas
Fred Sparks
Sparks
Onassises
Ladies’ Home Journal
Miss Callas
Christina
Alexander
Caroline
John Kennedy Jr
VA defends 166 hospitals amid Life magazine charges
VA Administrator Donald E. Johnson rebutted Life magazine claims of poor care at VA hospitals. He cited accreditation praise for the Bronx facility, stressed donor volunteers, and noted a $1.5 billion current budget with a request for $210 million more next year. He said he would prefer a VA hospital for his own son if needed.
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Washington
Life Magazine
Life
Bronx
Johnson
Nixon
Congress
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