Congress Hesitates Over New Space Commitment To Mars
Washington lawmakers resist a blank check for a broader space program after Apollo 11. Despite Agnew and Boggs pushing Mars by 2000, leaders warn earthbound needs take priority as Saturn V production winds down and NASA budgets fall from peak levels.
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Mental Health Center and OU hit by one day state strike
The Athens Mental Health Center and Ohio University faced a one day statewide strike possibly affecting 10 000 state workers across 25 institutions. At the center 59 of 93 day shift nursing service workers were out with minimal staff remaining, and pickets appeared on university property. Union leaders pressed for legislative pay raises while stressing patient care remained essential.
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Ward Wilson
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Ken Steinhoff
Bob Rogers
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Rockbridge
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Apollo 11 Immortality Bid Seen as Space Milestone
Space center reports Apollo 11’s return frames a new era as experts like Wernher von Braun hail the milestone as a step toward mankind living on other worlds. Mueller notes NASA’s ongoing work shaping future deep space exploration and life support.
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Houston
America
Wernher von Braun
Space Agency
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville
Ala
George E. Mueller
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Thousands visit Neil Armstrong birthplace in Wapak celebrations
In a wave of tribute thousands visited Wapakoneta Ohio to view Neil Armstrong’s birthplace and home. Governor Rhodes announced plans for a Neil Armstrong museum and national shrine at Armstrong’s grandmother's farm. NASA officials and space program figures offered reflections on future exploration and energy needs.
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William Korspeter
Wapak
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Tampa
Fla
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Piqua
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William MacDonald
Fort Wayne
Ind
Rhodes
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Robert R. Gilruth
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Manned Spacecraft Center
Gilruth
Antarctic
Air Force
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Apollo
Space Agency
Phillips
Moon
Two Levies Filed for Athens County Ballot
Two requests with the Athens County board of elections seek levies on the November ballot. Glouster council approved a one tenth mill levy for five years to fund Glouster Memorial Park maintenance and operations. Buchtel council also approved a 3.40 mill renewal for five years to cover current operating expenses.
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Buchtel
Logan School Custodial Changes Promised
Logan City Schools will reorganize the custodial department as incoming superintendent George M. Sarabalis outlines plans after a board meeting. He vows to meet with all groups, issue job descriptions, and visit every building while the district adopts a new age rule for first grade and approves bids for fuel and dairy products.
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George M. Sarabalis
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Blackston
Don Russell
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