Closing of NASA Electronics Research Center Angers Massachusetts Leaders
Cambridge and state officials attacked NASA after the agency announced the shutdown of the Electronics Research Center, a $60 to $80 million project housing about 800 workers. Senators Kennedy and Brooke lamented losses to local jobs and contracts, while Paine cited budget pressures and a phasedown plan with possible reuse or auction of the site.
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Nature Seen as Greatest Ally In Fight Against Pollution
In Boston UPI reports that Man should use his greatest ally, Mother Nature, to combat pollution. The piece argues natural processes and ecosystems can mitigate environmental damage if humans respect ecological limits and implement wise stewardship.
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Bettelheim warns against current sex education approach
Psychiatrist Bruno Bettelheim argues that present sex education overemphasizes biology and may promote promiscuity. He says sex instruction should address emotional factors to ensure tenderness and attachment. In a separate AAAS symposium, Glenn R. Hirst urges regulating pollution by modeling emissions per area to guide town and industry siting.
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Artificial Life Prospects Seen As Promising Yet Distant
Boston AP report notes scientists see potential to create human and other life in labs, but warn practical achievements are unlikely in the near future. Researchers emphasize the complexity of development and ethical considerations ahead.
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Suit Dismissal Clears Way For Two Airlines To Merge
UPI reports Northwest Airlines will move to acquire Northeast Air after a federal court denied a bid by dissident stockholders to block the merger. Storer Broadcasting owns 86 percent of Northeast and expects CAB approval and other steps to take months. The boards will meet in Miami to finalize terms before CAB submission.
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Massachusetts panel eyes marijuana legalization plan
A special legislative commission in Massachusetts proposes legalizing possession or use of up to two ounces of marijuana. Co chairs Sen Beryl Cohen and Rep Jack Backman say the report is not final. Some members resist full legalization, with next meeting set for January 14 and final recommendations due next month.
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Jack H. Backman
Brookline
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Concord
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McGlennon
Milk pricing case ends as court ruling stands
Vermont officials move to drop the three year legal fight after the Supreme Court ruling against milk price differentials. About 3500 farmers will share $9 million held in escrow as the case concludes.
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Levitt critiques South Mall cost and says fund school growth
In Albany State Comptroller Arthur Levitt warns the South Mall project is extravagantly costly and urges prioritizing programs. He argues $10 million high schools in 62 cities may raise future taxes and defers nonessential government buildings while stressing educational needs.
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RPI Receives NSF Grants for Physics Education
Two NSF grants totaling 100000 support Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. An 87000 grant funds production of motion pictures on atomic spectroscopy for college instruction. A 13000 grant buys scientific classroom equipment. Dr Alfred Leitner, physics professor, oversees the project.
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Adams Aids Save Mt Greylock Veterans Memorial Tower
Adams leaders and Williamstown architect William E Grennon along with contractor Gary M Griswold outlined a plan to preserve the Veterans Memorial Tower on Mt Greylock. State Rep Anthony McBride said 31 lawmakers back a sound program and he expects to surpass 100 supporters.
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