Portable atomic camera detects hidden drugs via neutrons
The Atomic Energy Commission reports a 100 pound portable atomic camera that uses Californium-252 neutrons to radiograph through metal containers and reveal hidden drugs or narcotics. Developed by Battelle Northwest in Richland Washington under an AEC contract, the device also spots metal flaws and density irregularities.
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New Intelsat 3 Satellite To Begin Full-Time Service
Washington AP The latest Intelsat 3 satellite F6 will switch to full time commercial service Sunday. In synchronous orbit 22300 miles above the equator over the Atlantic it will relay TV and telephone traffic across North and South America Europe and Africa. The transition period runs midnight to 3 am CST February 1 with about 955 circuits in use.
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Communications Satellite Corp
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Space Switchboard
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Latin America
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Europe
Kirk Warns Florida Officials Over Desegregation Orders
Gov. Claude Kirk issued an executive order directing Volusia and Manatee counties to defy federal desegregation orders or face suspension. Volusia planned two days of school closures for cross-busing extensions. Manatee faced total desegregation by April 6. Kirk vowed possible jail and petitioned to intervene, while judges differed on intervention.
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Charles R. Scott
Ben Krentzman
Manatee
Jones
U.S
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Miami
Dade
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