Electronic pioneers mark 50th birthday of television
A group of electronic pioneers gathered at Foothill College's Science Museum to recreate the first video transmission by Philo T. Farnsworth on Sept 7 1927. Toby Rutherford 75 led repairs and recalled Farnsworth's invention as the basis of electronic television. The event honored Farnsworth who died in 1971 and held more than 150 patents across electronic devices.
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Los Altos Hills
UPI
Toby Rutherford
Foothill College
Science Museum
Philo T. Farnsworth
Rutherford
Knutley
N.J
Farnsworth
Pem
Philo, Jr
U.S
Rutherord
Unwanted chemical used in Vietnam destroyed
In a disposal operation aboard the Dutch ship Vulcanus off Hawaii, 2,732 degrees Fahrenheit destroyed the last of the Vietnam defoliant Agent Orange. Over seven years the U S sprayed 11 million gallons across Vietnam, with concerns over birth defects and environmental harm prompting a costly cleanup.
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UPI
America
Hawaii
Vietnam
Vulcanus
U.S. Air Force
Maine
Oregon
Gulfport
Miss
Stanley A. Morrow
Air Force
Johnston Island
Fullport
Palm readings by nun spark medical research in New Orleans
Sister Grace Mary Flickinger, a Catholic nun and biology professor at Xavier University, studies dermatoglyphics the palm print science. She and a small group of scientists compare hand lines to detect genetic defects and health issues such as Down syndrome leukemia and sickle cell traits. Her work aims for quick, painless, cheap infant screening at birth.
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New Orleans
UPI
Grace Mary Flickinger
Grace Mary
Xavier University
Elvis Bodyguard recounts threats and karate protection
Ed Parker, Presley’s bodyguard, tells Honolulu Star Bulletin he used karate nine times to shield Elvis amid numerous death threats. He recalls a mob plan to extort the star and praises Presley’s loyalty and generosity while noting his intense touring schedule. Also reports Chuck Connors wedding in Acapulco.
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UPI
Ed Parker
Elvis Presley
Wednesday
Parker
Elvis
Presley
Baton Rouge
Acapulco
Mexico
Chuck Connors
Faith Quabius
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