Luminous watch dials and future health debate
A UPI report examines if radium in luminous watch dials could affect reproductive health. Studies by Libby and British researchers show minimal gamma radiation increases and microcurie levels, with new tests yielding dial radium from one tenth to two tenths microcuries, leaving the threat uncertain.
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Delos Smith
New York
UPI
W. F. Libby
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
British Medical Research Council
Libby
J. L. Haybittle
Radiotherapeutic Center
Cemabridge
England
Wheel derailment report raises rail safety in atomic era
Meridian Mississippi dispatch reports a train derailment after a wheel came off a car. No crew injuries occurred. Officials note potential gamma radiation concerns in the atomic age and urge minimizing exposure.
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Tein Es Meridian
UPI
Car Journal
Nature
Ohio
WhYtmarsh
Line Of Hungry Humanity Stretches Around World
A world hunger vignette by Louis Cassels describes an endless line of hungry people outside homes, with ragged clothes and sores, each holding an empty bowl. The imaginary line encircles the globe 25 times, illustrating widespread suffering and deprivation.
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Washington
UPN
New Salary Schedule for Teachers Approved by Board
A cooperative effort among the teachers' salary committee, school trustees, and Dr. H. Fred Heisner produced a new pay scale that fits the budget and offers roughly a 5 percent raise over the current increment. Starting salary is 4500 dollars, rising to 7880 dollars across five classes and 13 steps, with the board to consider adoption next Tuesday.
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H. Fred Heisner
Heisner
Beaver To Speak At Convention
Redlands Assemblyman Jack A Beaver is chosen to address the California State Association of Life Underwriters at the annual convention. He will discuss legislative insurance problems and Christian love guiding the profession. Delegates will hear Beaver and other lawmakers on Friday afternoon, June 6.
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Redlands
Jack A. Beaver
Fornia State Association of Life
Aloy
Ipersons
Robert F. Leon
Life, Red
America
Tures
Semblyman Beaver
Beaver
Assembly
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Sherill Wood
NEA Radio
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Hal's
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United Press International
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North America
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Latin America
Faris
Harper
United Church
Canada
United Nations
MDA
Mercury
Redlands Motors, Inc
Central Ave
California Coast
Mike Diffenderfer
la Jolla
Richfield Boron
Virginia L. Bowman
Pasadena
Arizona
Richard R. Fansler
Scottsdale
Jack Balbo
Monterey
California
Boron
Helll O A
Gunsmith
Seattle
Stan Baker
Richfield
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