Medicines to save lives from radiation show promise
A report from the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology describes medicines that protect against radiation. Sulfhydryl compounds like cysteine save mice and some monkeys when given before exposure, while bone marrow injections help recover blood formation after radiation. Scientists from University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge Lab discuss potential human applications and the idea of bone marrow banking for future use.
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Fireworks Display Over Hudson River Draws Huge Crowds
Hundreds of thousands enjoyed a Fourth of July fireworks show on the Hudson River. Two and a half tons of fireworks were launched from barges as a tribute from Japan to the United States during the World Trade Pair at the Coliseum. Spectators lined both shores along New York and New Jersey.
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Hudson River
Japan
New York
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Belafonte Story Inside The Saturday Evening Post
The issue profiles Harry Belafonte detailing a West Indies childhood that shaped his rise as folk singer. It covers quitting a $750 weekly job to grill burgers, his people centered work, and Crosby’s forecast for his future.
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Harry Belafonte
West Indies
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Belafonte
Saturday Evening Post
Eisenhower era push to war Egypt exposed in exclusive piece
Demaree Bess reveals how four years of restrained policy toward Britain over Egypt gave way to U S involvement. Inside information suggests top level actions steered Washington toward a Middle East conflict.
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Egypt
Demaree Bess
Spahn Predicts Braves Won't Miss Pennant Chance
Braves veteran Warren Spahn asserts Milwaukee will win the pennant this season. He argues the team’s strength and cohesion position Milwaukee to capture the big prize.
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Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Braves
Relief for Strangled Cities
A town that doubled its size overnight under a unique Indiana law shows how tax-starved municipalities can provide for service-hungry citizens.
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