Bespectacled Astronaut Wins Job Back
SAN ANTONIO AP A physician astronaut with vision problems won a bid to continue jet pilot training with the Air Force. A three member board unanimously recommended he stay in the program and proceed with T38 flight training, after testimony on his eye condition corrected by glasses and past grounding. Thornton, 40, earned a medical degree from the University of North Carolina and was selected for the astronaut program in 1967.
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Knowles Case Recalled And Finch Appointment Reversed
A New Orleans doctor, John Adriani of LSU, had accepted a post as director of the bureau of medicine in the FDA but the Nixon administration withdrew the offer amid pharmaceutical industry pressure. The move mirrors the Knowles reversal, where Finch lost his pick for health and science aide after industry opposition.
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Research Optometrist Dr James Hamilton Highlighted
Dr James F. E. Hamilton, a research optometrist with the National Aeronautics, is noted in connection with advanced vision studies. The piece references his role in evaluating eye function and potential applications in aerospace contexts. Further details describe collaborations and ongoing projects.
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NASA Says Special Glasses Correct Vision Condition
The space agency teslifed that special glasses have corrected the condition, indicating a successful remedy through optical aid. The statement underscores progress in treating the visual impairment discussed in the briefing.
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