New Technique Predicts Babies Sex With 100 Percent Accuracy
USC researchers announce amniocentesis can determine fetal sex as early as six months before birth. Dr. Robert B. Steves and Dr. Sloves report 100 percent accuracy in 66 cases at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, with a six hour test time and five percent failure rate under imperfect conditions. The method aids genetic counseling and may guide delivery decisions and treatment for sex linked diseases.
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Clash Over Harbor Pollution Hearings Set on Standards
Conservationists and industrialists clash at two hearings on raising water quality standards for Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles Inner Harbor. First hearing April 10 in Room 115 State Building Los Angeles. second May 13 at Consolidated Marine Inc Terminal Building San Pedro. Industry warns of costly pier repairs if fish life is protected as a beneficial use.
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Johnson Leads YMCA Past Poverty Into Tomorrow
Clair H. Johnson runs the Long Beach YMCA guiding minority youth from low income families toward sports and constructive activities. His programs reach Central District youths via a detached worker, while he trains future leaders from California State College at Long Beach for assignments locally or abroad. Johnson’s work spans Venezuela and Canada, shaping youths who later excel in Olympic and professional sports. He envisions the Seventies with a strong community identity for Long Beach and keeps the operation vibrant with staff and community support.
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Tax relief deadline in two weeks ends April 15
Richard Nevins of the Southern California State Board of Equalization says eligible homeowners must file by April 15 to receive the 1968 tax refund of 70 dollars and the 1969 assessed valuation exemption of 750 dollars.
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Two Housewives Die in Separate Anaheim Torrance Apartment Fires
An Anaheim resident Anneliese Niver san 42 was found trapped in a burning single story apartment at 862 S Dakota Ave as flames swept through the living room. In Torrance Doris Higgins 36 perished in a blaze at 160205 Van Ness Ave bedroom area, neighbors unable to reach her.
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Maritime Association Official to Discuss Cargo Dispute
John D. MacEvoy regional manager of the Pacific Maritime Association will discuss cargo handling ramifications at the Maritime Industries luncheon in the Mary Star of the Sea Auditorium San Pedro The PMA represents shipping companies shipowners and agents ILWU refusals to handle containers amid a dispute with the Teamsters Union were noted The luncheon is sponsored by the National Metal and Steel Corporation Town and Country Catholic Women's Club will serve a buffet lunch prepared by John Sawyer according to Dick Mars luncheon chairperson
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Boy, 12, Drowns in Family Pool
A 12 year old boy with diabetes may have become dizzy and fallen into the family pool at 9733 Manianar Ave. Gregory Moreno found the clothed body in the water after the drowning was discovered Sunday.
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Trialka Antacid Promises Calm For Nervous Stomachs
Doctors warn nerves and pressure trigger indigestion gas and nausea and ordinary antacids may fail. Trialka, an antacid and sedative, claims to calm nerves and settle stomach upsets with belladonna and two antispasmodics. Pleasant tasting tablets offered without prescription.
Driver Surrenders in Harbor Hit-Run Case
Raymond Manipie, 37, of 958 N Fries Ave Wilmington, surrendered at Harbor Division station claiming he drove a car that struck Warren Murphy, 687, of 817 N Fries Ave, at Anaheim Street and Sanford Avenue Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Murphy is hospitalized in critical condition with multiple fractures. Manipie was booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and released on a court order.
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Plastic Cream Invention For Artificial Teeth
An early 20th century style touts a plastic cream named Fixopen NT for daily use that forms an elastic membrane to hold upper and lower dentures. The ad claims firmer, more comfortable fits, resistance to heat, and ability to bite harder, potentially letting wearers eat steak and corn again. It references a U S patent number and urges regular dental visits and Fizoprint.
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