New Machine Aims To Extend Sickle Cell Patient Lifespan
Seattle AP reports a University of Washington project tests a dialysis like machine that treats sickle cell blood with sodium cyanate to prevent sickling. Fourteen to sixteen patients will be studied over two years with federal funds and machines allocated to UW Ohio State and Kansas.
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Albert Babb
Ohio State University
University of Kansas
Babb
Cardinals Open Conclave in St Peter's Basilica
More than 100 cardinals gathered at St. Peter's Basilica to begin the conclave to choose a successor to Pope Paul VI. Voting in the Sistine Chapel begins Saturday with four ballots daily priced to two thirds. Black smoke signals no winner, white smoke signals victory. Cardinal Pellegrino warned of Vatican council shifts, while Pope-elect prospects ranged from four days to a week or more. President Carter and aides arrived in Jackson Lake after Idaho rafting trip.
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Michele Pellegrino
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Carter
Jackson Lake
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Salmon River
Idaho
Civil Service Reform Approved by Senate
The Senate approved civil service reform by 87 to 1, signaling momentum for President Carter's plan to streamline government. Carter praised Byrd Ribicoff and Percy for support while noting House debates linger and a proposed veterans preference limit to Vietnam era veterans.
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Carter
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Abraham Ribicoff
D-N.j
Charles Percy
Ill
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