International Researchers Meet For Wetlands Symposium
Charleston hosts about 320 researchers from around the world for an international wetlands symposium. The gathering focuses on studying wetlands and preserving them as a vital natural resource. Jay Hair of the National Wildlife Federation stresses the historic underestimation of wetlands benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Jay Hair
National Wildlife Federation
Florida Everglades
Feynman Warns Shuttle Engines May Be More Risky
Nobel physicist Richard Feynman, on a Rogers commission appendix, argues NASA overestimated shuttle engine safety and notes fuel main engines may fail far more often than NASA admits. He draws parallels with booster rockets and criticizes maintenance definitions while praising avionics work as dated but solid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NASA
Nobel
Richard Feynman
Feynman
Rogers Commission
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Commis
Sion
Commission
California
Great Britain
Shirley Green
Defi
Pilot's Widow Slams NASA Judgment In Shuttle Disaster
Jane Jarrell Smith, widow of Challenger pilot Michael J. Smith, said NASA officials showed incredibly terrible judgments before the space shuttle exploded on January 28. She called the presidential commission report sparse on human life and urged safety first while honoring truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
NASA
Jane Jarrell Smith
Presidential Commission
Michael J. Smith
Mike
the Times
William P. Rogers
Conservative Presbyterians Seek Equal Treatment in Church
MINNEAPOLIS AP Conservative members of the Presbyterian Church USA seek equal status within the church in opposition to being labeled a radical fringe. U S Rep Hal Daub and 19 other Presbyterian lawmakers protested church involvement in liberal causes during the 198th General Assembly. Daub urged equal membership while criticizing the church for taking non interventionist positions on Afghanistan and South Africa and questioned use of church staff to condemn U S actions. He affirmed his affection for the church and said he will stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
U.S
Hal Daub
R-Neb
Daub
Congress
The
Robert Walker
R-Pa
General Assembly
Walker
South Africa
Gov
Bad Ads Draw Fire From Consumer Groups in Washington
Consumer and public interest groups criticized ads for toys, beverages, cars, and other products as deceptive. Senator Albert Gore Jr. accused the FTC of failing to protect the public while industry ads for Audi, Upsy Baby dolls, Arby's, Virginia Slims, Colt 45, and more drew protest at the Hubbard Memorial Awards ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Albert Gore Jr
Dtenn
Harlan Page Hubbard
Audi Cars
Upsy Baby Dolls
Arby's Roast Beef
U.S. Committee For Energy Awareness
Virginia Slims
Colt 45
Household Finance Corporation
G.L. Joe Toys
New York Air
FTC
Gore
Commission
Consumer Protection Agency
Bruce Silverglade
Center For Scite
Lee Peeler
Peeler
Audi
Center For Auto Safety
Ed Triole
Also Mentioned on This Page
Statehouse
Columbia
Soviet Union
Afghanistan
United States
Nicaragua
Kenner
Consumer Affairs Committee of
Americans For Democratic Action
Ann Brown
ADA
Ately
Elien C. Smith
Porky Bradberry
Biles
the Happy Jack
Coward-Corley Seed Co., Inc
the Garden Center
Park Ave
Wagey