Dec 13 1970
From The Space Library
Photo of chromosomes in human blood could be analyzed in three minutes-one tenth of time required under manual system-by using computerized process developed by PL team under Dr. Kenneth R. Castleman and Dr. Robert Nathan, NASA announced. System, combining space-photo analyzing techniques with automatic chromosome study methods, used closed circuit TV. Operator watched as automated microscope searched slide prepared from blood sample. Image of suitable group of chromosomes was automatically enlarged, photographed, and transferred to computer for measuring and classifying and then digital picture was transferred to photographic printer. Manual chromosome analysis, used to spot hereditary disorders, was time-consuming and expensive. JPL team hoped to develop small computer system facilitating wider use of new process. (NASA Release 70-211)
DOD and Lockheed Aircraft Corp. were resolving their financial differences at cost to U.S. taxpayer of minimum of $600 million, New York Times said. By choosing to rescue Lockheed rather than letting it go bankrupt, DOD was also "setting a precedent for Government behavior toward other major military manufacturers that might flounder financially and need help." Exact portion of total of more than billion dollars involved that would be borne by taxpayer was unclear. Lockheed's principal creditors had lent Lockheed $30 million for its short-term needs and agreed to lend additional $250 million if Lockheed's negotiations with DOD ended favorably.. Total of $280 million would ensure production of L-1011 trijet airbus. (Sheehan, NYT, 12/13/70, 1)
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