The Pill and its Global Reach and Effects
A summary of the Pill outlines its worldwide impact, varied pill colors, and near perfect birth control effectiveness. It notes psychological, moral, medical, and sociological dimensions, including improved family planning, sexual changes for women and spouses, and debates over safety and health risks with ongoing research and differing medical opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Aaron Shiloh
University of Pittsburgh
Alan F. Guttmacher
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc
FDA
John J. Schrogie
Bureau of Medicine
Charles Huggins
Chicago
First Moon Walk likely to involve a fall on the lunar surface
AP reports space experts warn the moon’s low gravity and bulky EMU suit will make the first astronauts awkward. The bulky Portable Life Support System and helmet shift balance, risking falls. practice shows trips forward on hands before kneeling, with rounds to reduce back-lying tumbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manned Space Center
Houston
Tex
America
EMU
Moon
Earth
William 0. Kincaide
National Aeronautics and Space Administraton Crew Systems Division
Kincaide
PLSS
Kincade
Ake
A. D. Catterson
Manned Spacecraft Center
NASA
Half a Million Traffic Decisions In A Second
In San Jose a $204,000 computer controls nearly 60 downtown signals since 1966, saving motorists about 264000 in travel time yearly by reducing waits. Engineer Mahoney notes the machine makes 350000 to 590000 decisions per second, with about a million 12 hour service demands, cut delays averaging 16 seconds per vehicle. Other cities with computerized signals include Wichita Falls and Toronto. Sydney uses monitoring TVs. The computer both acts and reports findings, suggesting traffic engineers can now pinpoint and solve problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
Gene Mahorey
Mahoney
Britain Hikes Mail Speed and Costs
London AP report says Britain's General Post Office will launch a two tier mail system tomorrow raising the fastest delivery to five pence per letter. Four penny letters move to second class and arrive after at least 24 hours. The Treasury aims to add about 60 million annually and government and business groups protest. Postmaster John Stonehouse calls the plan revolutionary and optimistic for overseas adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
General Post Office
Treasury
Briam
National Chamber of Commerce
John Stonehouse
Stonehouse
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Air Force
Donn F. Fisele
Walter Cunningham
Navy
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Guttmacher
National Health Service
Dr. Catterson
Niewoypa
God
Ehramhivf
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