Viking's landing site decision set for Thursday
Pasadena based United Press International reports Viking scientists will choose Thursday where and when to perform the delayed Mars lander descent. Project manager Jim Martin defends safety over schedule, weighing sites Al on Chryse Planitia, Northwest Territory, A2, and Tritonus Lacus with possible July landings ranging from July 9 to July 22 if safer alternatives are found.
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First woman to enter Air Force Academy
Joan Olsen 18 from California became the first woman to enter a U.S. military academy at Air Force Academy Colorado. She led 12 male doolies in a 100 yard march and underwent medical tests and inoculations as she began cadet training. West Point and Annapolis admit their first female cadets next week.
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Interior Dept to study urban parks in 28 cities
The Interior Department will study 28 cities to determine the federal role in creating and preserving urban parks. Assistant Secretary Nathaniel P. Reed said visits by recreation resource experts will occur before mid-August for a report due this November. Cities include Worcester Providence New York Syracuse Nassau Suffolk Counties Atlantic City Scranton Wilkes Barre Baltimore Wheeling Wilmington Atlanta Jackson Ft. Lauderdale Chicago Milwaukee Duluth Flint Lima Midland Tulsa St. Louis Topeka Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Los Angeles Las Vegas Tacoma Portland.
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Balloonist nears halfway mark in Atlantic solo bid
Karl Thomas, piloting the Spirit of 76 balloon, nears the halfway point in his quest to solo the Atlantic from Lakehurst to Europe. Ground control reports he remains about 1,200 miles east of New York and 25 miles south of Nova Scotia, with potential arrival in Europe as early as Wednesday night, weather favorable but with communication and navigation challenges.
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Mercenaries Faces Appeals After Angola Sentences
Attorneys for 13 Ameri can and British mercenaries condemned to death or long terms met clients for the first time since sentencing and began mercy appeals. Four men received death by firing squad while the rest drew 16 to 30 years.
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CIA
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London
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Anti cancer drug AD32 touted at cancer center dedication
In Brookline Massachusetts Dr Emil Frei announced AD32 a new anti cancer drug showing promise in animal tests The drug developed at Sidney Farber Institute by Drs Mervyn Israel and Edward J Modest is said to be far less toxic and up to ten times more effective than adriamycin It remains under tests with human use possible in six months Samples have been sent to the National Cancer Institute Public figures including Betty Ford and Senators Kennedy Brooke attended the dedication highlighting ongoing funding for cancer research and treatment
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National Cancer Institute
Sidney Farber Cancer Institute
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Senate Moves To Keep Withholding Rates Low Through September
The Senate has taken the first step to prevent withholding tax rates from rising. If the House acts quickly, current lower rates could stay in effect at least through Sept. 1 while a broader tax revision bill is debated.
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Marine cleared in death of recruit
S Sgt Harold Bronson a Marine drill instructor was found innocent of all charges in a court martial over the death of recruit Pvt Lynn McClure. The panel ruled he acted reasonably and under orders during pugil stick training. McClure 20 of Lufkin Texas died after a bout during training. The verdict ends an 11 day trial at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Bronson said he would return to duty if needed. The case prompted a congressional probe into training and led to the abolition of the Marines motivation platoon.
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