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2 frr--- K.x. Fray, Oetcter 1. 2571 Radiation Causes Half Of S.C. Infant Deaths, Group 1 old Cis for SA" Ct. WlATrt Sf CI.

$tC aa. 0K rf additional radiation-reducing mum protection to the puVuc facilities which are possible but expensive, costing about two per COLUMBIA CAP, A com-' investigating the possible hazards from a nuclear facility already under construe-' tion in County was told Thursday that half of the without undue carassmeni industry." As one who has lived close proximity to the Savannah River Plant for two decaies, e- ronoe Hprlared: half cf the 14 living past presidents of the Health Physicis Society, a national organization of scientists of which Dr. Sternglass is a member. Both scientists were questioned closely by members of cent of the total cost ol the of Pittsburph indicates, but does not conclusively prove, that increased radiation levels near existing nuclear plants in other states have caused increases in the deaths of infants under one year of age. He said these deaths are not plant itself.

Also testifying at the lengthy hearing was Cathy Verenes of Aiken, a member of the State Development Board from the district that includes Aiken County. He said the Development Board was charged by the legislature with developing nuclear-oriented industries, specifically nuclear fuel reprocess-jing plants, while giving "opti- He said the AEC recently an- infant deaths in South Carolina. "i havp regarded the negli nminr-pd a tightening of its since tne atomic era rjegan gible risks and weighted their standards on emissions of wa only from such direct causes as the 15-member legislative-governor's committee, headed by Gen. Hugh Pate Parris, retired may have been caused by radiation. I ter-cooled nuclear power plants, Dr.

Ernest J. Sternglass, pro1 "bv 100-fold," out nas not aone so "far nuclear fuel reprocessing president of The Citadel. fessor of radiation phvsics at plants because "they are not lo- the University of Pittsburgh, potential against tne ecouumu. benefits and find them not only acceptable, but desirable "I for one am willing to take some minimal risks to accrue for South Carolina the defined benefits." Verenes said. Dr.

Sternglass said if the ctatP nf Smith Carolina allows said he is convinced that the di Bfu 9mm timf mm lipinid cated near isew ions ana Philadelphia." News Capsules Sternslass said nuclear repr-k rect or indirect effects of low-level radiation on the unborn child is the reason the nation's leukemia or other forms of can-i cer, but also from such indirect infectious diseases as measles and pneumonia because the child's respiratory system was damaged by radiation in the unborn stage. Rebutting Sternglass's assertions, Dr. Dade W. Moeller. head of the Harvard School of Public Health and president of the Health Physics Society, said the scientific ocessing plants are not located! near dense DODuiation areas De-L infant mortality rate has not continued to decline at the pace to Droceed with its set before the start of nuclear cause of the massive number of deaths that could result from an accident.

plant in Barnwell County, it By United Press International National Day activities celebrating the 22nd of the founding of Communist China began testing in 1948. should insist on incorporate He said the human foetus is Thursday, according to radio broadcasts monitored in Hong Kong, but festivities were expected to be more WEATHER FORECAST Hurricane and gale warnings are in effect from the Carolinas to Delaware. Friday as Hurricane Ginger barrels northwestward. Heavy rains and inds up to 90 miles per hour will accompany the storm. Rain is also expected for parts of the Rocky Mountain states.

Southwest, and upper Great Lakes region. Warmer air masses will prevail in the southern portions of the nation according to the National Weather Service. (AP Wirephoto) Local Weather Report TEMPERATURES SunMst 7:24 m. Thursday Ytlr MO I Sunset 7:14 p.m. possibly 1,000 times more susceptible to radiation damage than is an adult and that even low-level emissions such as are contemplated at the Allied-Gulf nuclear fuel reprocessing plant subdued than in previous years.

community generally regards the Sternglass conclusions as "bunk and psuedo-science." He said statisticians, epidemiologists and public health officials have examined "the Sternglass Phenomenon" and have overwhelmingly concluded Sternglass is guilty of a "delib In Moscow, the Chinese Embassy threw a gala revolution day party that differed from those of previous years in that a large gilt bust of Mao Tse-tung, Chinese in Barnwell County could add dangerously to radiation levels Communist party chairman, was not placed in the re ception hall and many of Mao's portraits and placards NATION WEATHER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 3 60 75 6 H9h Law Avfto Normal High tor montti erate misinterpretation" of data he has collected on a cor bearing his poetry were not displayed. already present from nuclear fallout, the Atomic Energy Commission's Savannah River Plant and natural sources. Sternglass said research he has directed at the University 5 (19m) Tear ago relation on infant mortality and low-level radiation. Moeller said he spoke in be because their windshields could pop out during a high-impact RICHARO A. FOSTER OFFICIAL IN CHARGE SOUTH CAROLINA: Partly ckxjdv and change in temperatures througn Saturday.

Low Friday night in 65s. High Friday and Saturday mostly mid to upper 80s. NCRTH CAROLINA: Rainshovwrs and thurdershnwers siowly ending from south and becoming partly cloudy by Friday afternoon. Partly cloudy Friday and Sat-uroay upper to mid 80s. DISCUSSIONS ENDED NEW YORK (UPI) Pan American World Airways and Lqw for month 53 Year ago (2Wi i Accumulated excess efficiency For montn to date For year to date -541 collision, Buick Motor Division HUMIDITY Trans World Airlines Thursday announced they have mutually Council Faces Old Issue 6 a.m.

Noon p.m. agreed to terminate exploratory 5C merger discussions. and become a political (Continued from Page One) GREENVILLE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM TODAY THRU OCT. 5 Presented foij l. S.

Clarke OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF ANTIQUES FOR SALE philosophical" issue. "So far as the (health) council caries (decay)," provided that the installation and operation Thurmond Endorses Tank Plan News Washington Bureau is concerned, she added, "it is a matter of health, nothing announced Thursday. FISCHER WINS BUENOS AIRES (AP) U.S. ace Bobby Fischer won the first game of his semifinal chess tournament with i a Petrosian of the Soviet Union Thursday night, scoring the victory in 40 moves. ASSASSINATION TRIED BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -Attackers riding in two cars tried to kill Iraq's Kurdish of fluoridation equipment PODGORNY LEAVES MOSCOW (UPI) President Nikolai V.

Podgorny of the Soviet Union left Thursday for a trip to India, Burma and North Vietnam, the news agency Tass said. PRECIPITATION- 7i hours ending 8 5 12 hours ending I o.m 0 For month to 1 o.m 3.26 For year to 8 Accumulated departures (plus or minus i For month to 8 p.m. .60 For year to 8 p.m 2.45 WEATHER BUREAU REPORT By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Weather service reoort of high and low temoeratures and rainfall for selected areas: Maximum temoerafure for 12-hour oerl-ed. minimum temperature for 18-hour period, precipitation for 24-hour period end-ina at 8 p.m.. Eastern Time.

more, nothing less." "meets and maintains standards Councilman Wayne of the State Board of Health." Wuestenberg said he is in terested in hearing the presen WASHINGTON Sen. Strom Mrs. Nicholson said that "Greenville water does have fluoride in it" now in a minute tation and would do so before CLIP THIS COUPON- 1 GREENVILLE ANTIQUE SHOW I MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM I TODAY THRU TUESDAY I 1 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. LAST NIGHT 'til 10 P.M.

Admission $1.50 "With This Coupon $1.00 'mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Mm mm mW MM Mm 9M Mt 1 Thurmond, Thursday PR OPELS RECALLED FLINT, Mich. (UPI) Some making any comment. backed a new Army tank Station PR Station Albany 73 48 LVeaas Albuoue 74 54 .35 LRock Amarillo T8 63 Louivl amount. She added fluoridation is "simply a matter of adding" Alderman Joseph R. Bryson leader, Mullah Mustafah 75 59 91 65 89 67 91 69 86 75 88 58 100,000 of the 1970, 1971 and 1972 model German-built Opels Ashevilie said, "I believe the council should discuss it (fluoridation) a small amount.

Barazani, Baghdad radio 84 61 Memons 87 63 Miami 47 39 .22 Wilwxee 89 61 MlKSol 60 50 NOrlns 48 42 .06 York are being recalled to dealers reported Thursday night. 84 59 .92 before I make any comment." Councilman James H. Simkins program as the Senate endorsed the plan by a 51 to 42 vote. The South Carolina Republican strongly endorsed a plan to build six prototype tanks under the new program at a cost of $62.8 million in 1971-72 alone. In arguing in favor of the proposed new tanks, Thurmond 64 65 77 66 85 67 86 70 77 62 77 63 Oklatity Omaha Phidotia said he preferred to wait for 74 49 65 43 85 67 Phoenix it 61 .03 Pttsbrgh 87 64 PtlnoWe 79 67 .49 77 61 68 62 .47 68 47 50 35 .10 71 64 ..10 91 71 85 74 Atlanta Billinqs Bham Bismrk Boise Boston Buffalo Casoer Chrlestn Charltte Chicaoo Cincnati Clvland CoibusO DalFwth Denver DMoinet Detroit Duluth El Paso Fargo Helena Houston IndDls Jackson Jacksnvl She said fluoridation is a "matter of health" only in the minds of the health council.

"We talk of preventive medicine. The council has been functioning in the interest of preventive medicine. We have available means we are told would would reduce dental decay by 50 per cent." Mrs. Nicholson also said the reason fluoridation has been delayed is "because it has 87 66 79 63 84 63 89 69 78 51 90 70 Rale oh RanCity Reno Richmd .04 StLouis Tamoa SAntone WANTED the presentation before expressing an opinion, although he added he thought it would be a "decision council could reach" without a referendum. Indications are at this point that the council will, indeed, decide the issue if not once and for all, at least for once again.

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