Houston Dog Carries Plutonium Chest Implant In Study
Plutina, a brown and white dog in Houston, carries a one pound plutonium 238 unit in her chest as part of implantable power research for artificial hearts. Dr. John C. Norman notes the device radiates dangerous levels yet the animal shows no ill effects and gains weight.
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Houston
API
Plutina
Atomic Energy Commission
John C. Norman
Harvard Medical School
Norman
Wolf
Association For the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Platina
Dr. Norman
Home gun deaths rise to 1600 in 1967
Chicago report shows home firearm accident fatalities reached 1600 in 1967, a seven percent rise from 1500 in 1966. The NSC notes the largest increases occurred among ages 15 to 24 and 25 to 39, with about 30 and 25 percent changes respectively.
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Chicago
UPI
National Safety Council
Zoning Board Grants Preschool Center and Feed Lot Use
The zoning board discussed land east of Drive near open farm land, granting Lewter two years for a feed lot. John Steele and J P Steele spoke for Lewter. Odor concerns were raised by W C OMara, while A J Prim noted existing odor issues in the area. The First Unitarian Church sought a day care center at 2104 36th St and received approval. The meeting noted plaques for board member Robert B Grafga. Members present included Die lker, Hilburn Jr., O Maraa, and Oby Stuart. TOKYO U S Army hospital camp noted amid opposition.
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East Drive
Lewter
John
J. P. Steele
W. C. O'Mara
A. J. Prim
C. Manley Allen
First Unitarian Church, Inc
36Th St
Ken Flage
Lubbock Board of Realtors
Robert B. Grafga
Richard B. Dielker
Marvin B. Hilburn Jr
Oby Stuart
Lubbock Family Finds Warm Welcome After Lost Bahamas Luggage
While vacationing in Freeport Bahamas the Snitker family from Lubbock, whose luggage went missing en route from New Orleans, was loaned swimsuits and other items by guests at the 12 story Riviera Towers. Becky 15, Brad 13, and Teressa 9, plus parents, enjoyed island sights and a glass bottom boat reveal, though the luggage issue remained unresolved.
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Lubbock
Freeport
Grand Bahama
Jack Snitkers
48Th St
New Orleans
Becky
Brad
Teressa
Riviera Towers
Freeport Island
el Casino
New World Riviera
Evans Junior High School
Teressa Snitker
Lisa Platis
Pentagon chiefs warn of near equality in war threat
Pentagon leaders describe a dangerous balance of terror with Soviet arsenals growing. They discuss expanding U S capability with larger missiles and multi warhead delivery, interceptors, and faster bombers to deter a first strike while acknowledging limits of deterrence and potential for regional intervention.
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Brown
United States
America
Air Force
U.S
Pentagon
Howard W. Cannon
D-Nev
Cannon
Harold K. Johnson
Army
McConnell
Soviet Union
Europe
Book Sale Brings Books to Readers Not Shelves
Mrs. Armstrong calls a book sale a chance for books to reach people not sit on shelves. Children’s books topped sales, followed by nonfiction. sale continues while surplus, damaged or gift books remain.
Sao Paulo to Move State Capital 100 Miles Northwest
Brazil state of Sao Paulo plans to transfer its capital mirroring the federal move that shifted the capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia in 1960. The new site will be about 100 miles northwest of the congested current capital city housing 5.75 million residents.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
UPI
Rio de Janeiro
Brasilia
Berkeley Frats Set Record In Grades At UC
Berkeley fraternities at the University of California achieved a record GPA of 2.75 in the 1968 winter quarter, up from 2.59 in the 1967 fall quarter. Forty one Berkeley fraternities contributed to the high average, marking the 90 year history with the best performance.
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Berkeley
Calif
UPD
University of California
Oliver musical film premieres in London Sept 26
Hollywood reports that Oliver the musical film adaptation of the London and Broadway hit will have its world premiere in Leicester Square London on September 26.
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Hollywood
UPI
Oliver
London
Leicester Square
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