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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1964

Page

15

Scientists May Decipher Genetic Code of Life

A University of Wisconsin team led by J H Gobind Khorana reports progress in synthesizing genetic material and decoding DNA sequences. They describe two methods to build DNA chains and note potential for understanding heredity, disease prevention, and cancer control.

Alton Oe Ature University of Wismsin J. H. Gobind. Khorana T. Mathai Jacob Malcolm Moon Saran A Narang Iko Ohtsuka

Naval Academy Reforms Needed Says Rickover

Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover told the House defense appropriations subcommittee that Congress may abolish the U S Naval Academy if Annapolis cannot reform itself He criticized academy athletics and urged focus on educating officers with strong science and engineering basics and sound judgment.

Rickover Navy Academy

Damaged Cable Halts Operating Room at Brussels Hospital

Police questioned two striking doctors as a damaged power cable shut the operating room in a Brussels hospital. The walkout of Belgium's 12,000 doctors and dentists has halted medical services, with prosecutors investigating and leaders of universities and the strike consulting for a settlement within 24 to 48 hours.

Brussels Belgium Theo Lefevre Liege Louvain Ghent

Fashion Show Net For Sunday

The N.H.A. of Johnson-Williams School Berryville will sponsor its annual fashion show Sunday at Johnson-Williams School. Garments by individual pupils and groups will be modeled to display student work and teach selecting attire for various occasions. The show begins at 5 p.m. in the gymnasium and the public is invited. Researchers estimate 293,000 homes in 14 states bordering Canada have central air conditioning.

N.H.A. of Johnson-Williams School Berryville Johnson-Williams Gymnasium Canada

Johnson holds tight on rights bill as Southern oratory grows

President Johnson pressed for prompt passage of the civil rights bill while Senate debate extended into day 33. Senator Stennis and other Southern leaders prepared to speak again as Dirksen offered amendments to anti discrimination provisions. Johnson urged restraint from demonstrators and hoped Congress would act soon.

Washington Johnson L Senate John Stennis D-Miss Congress Lister Hill D-Ala Senate Everett M. Dirksen

Are Some People Born to Be Fat

Virginia doctor Dr. William Parson says experiments with fat rats and plump mice indicate obesity may stem from brain and fatty tissue abnormalities. He notes many obese people eat one large meal daily and that dieting often fails, suggesting a complex metabolic issue. The report ties farm accident deaths to broader public health data.

New Orleans Virginia William Parson University of Virginia Medical School Parson Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation

Washington Briefs: Brown Opposes LeMay Bomb Plan

In Washington Dr Harold Brown defense chief testifies against Gen Curtis LeMay's push for a 100 megaton bomb saying current weapons could wipe out major cities. The report also notes Nancy Martin a Maine cancer patient visiting the White House and meeting Mrs Johnson on the south lawn.

Associated Press Washington Pentagon Harold Brown Air Force Curtis E. Lemu Brown House Appropriations LeMay Congress United States Department of Defense Nancy Lyndon B. Johnson White House

Morse Urges U.S. Troop Withdrawal From South Vietnam

Oregon Senator Wayne Morse, a leading critic of U.S. policy in South Vietnam, accuses the press of a cover up and urges rapid withdrawal of American troops to end the killing of U.S. servicemen. He cites the upcoming meeting of the American Newspaper Editors Association and argues public support would favor withdrawal if the press presented facts.

Morse Viet Nam Senate U.S South Viet Nam Oregon Wayne Morse American Society of Newspaper Editors Washington United States Soviet Union East Germany

Gospel Singers at St Paul A M E Church

The Southern Pioneers Gospel Singers of Washington perform at St Paul A M E Church 428 N Loudoun St this Sunday at 3 and 8 PM to benefit the Improvement Committee. Sponsored by Warren J. Long. Rev H A Abney is pastor.

Southern Pioneers Gospel Singers of Washington St. Paul A.M.E N. Loudoun St Improvement Committee Warren J. Long H. A. Abney

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