Scientists Say Most Satellites Serve Military Missions
Cape Canaveral report shows 337 functioning satellites with 165, about 49 percent, on military tasks such as reconnaissance navigation and electronic intelligence. The Federation of American Scientists notes U S and Soviet launches dominate defense space budgets and activity.
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Historic Foundation Sets Sunday Meeting
The Historic Aiken Foundation Inc will meet Sunday at 3 30 p m Members and prospective members should meet at Aiken Institute for a tour and prospectus of the historic building After the tour attendees will reconvene at the Pine Knoll Inn on Lancaster Street for a meeting and refreshments
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McKay Named To Order Of Gownsmen At University Of The South
Julie Plowden McKay daughter of Jill Ryan of Aiken is inducted into the Order of the Gownsmen at the University of the South in Sewanee Tennessee The honor requires a superior GPA The group founded in 1873 honors ties with Oxford and Cambridge and preserves the university’s spirit and ideals
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Order of Gownsmen Leads With Black Academic Gowns
The Order appoints students to legislative academic and faculty committees and can investigate any problems or concerns of the students. Along with professors at the university, the members wear black academic gowns as an outward symbol of their leadership.
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