Army LSD tests on 1500 soldiers and civilians revealed
Washington AP says about 1500 participated in U S Army sponsored LSD studies in the 1950s and 60s. Some 585 were tested directly at Edgewood Fort Benning Fort Bragg and Dugway. About 900 civilians were studied at Maryland Wisconsin Washington Tulane. Army seeks to contact original volunteers for evals. 34 Benning soldiers examined at Walter Reed with results due later. One Benning subject is reported dead in Vietnam.
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Ft. Bragg
National Academy of Sciences
National Research Council
Veterans Administration
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Jellyfish Sighted Locally At Area Beaches
Lifeguards report jellyfish sightings Friday at Camp Ellis near the sand bar with a two foot diameter purple blob. Two lifeguards at State Park Beach and about four others were stung. beach closed and swimmers urged out of water. A larger three foot jellyfish with six foot tentacles was seen at Ferry Beach. stung individuals were treated at Webber Hospital for allergy reaction. Calamine lotion and raw meat cited as recommended antidotes.
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Eric Sheltra
Tom Tibbetts
Inside the Journal Today's Chuckle
A light comment notes one reason to love enemies: they never borrow. The wit suggests a playful take on human quirks and habits, framing the jibe as a humorous life observation.
Spaceships Undock and Link Up Again in Apollo Soyuz Mission
Apollo and Soyuz undocked then reconnected in a final test of a common docking mechanism. The crews conducted experiments and exchanged gifts, signaling a new era of space cooperation amid detente, with plans to return to Earth next week after completing tests and observations.
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Alexei Leonov
Valeri Kubasov
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Leonov
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Moscow
Petition Drive Targets Armed U S Deal Hit on Maremont Jobs
Maine legislators plan a grass roots petition to protest a possible $30 million U S purchase of Belgian made M 60 guns, risking hundreds of Maremont jobs in Saco. Reps Hobbins and Rolde launch the drive in Biddeford, seek 10 000 signatures by August, backed by Chamber of Commerce Textile Workers Union and Maremont officials.
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Ofense Department
U.S
Maremont Corp
Barry Hobbins
Neil Rolde
York
Maine
Hobbins
Defense Department
Maremont
NATO
Northwest pilots reach contract. flights to resume normally
Northwest Airlines and its 1,550 pilots reach a four minute before deadline contract settlement. ALPA accepts the offer, lifting a potential strike and raising average pilot pay to 45,600. Details to be released. agreement does not require ratification by pilots. Negotiations began 15 months ago after a July 1974 contract lapse.
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Northwest Airlines
Kay McMurray
Air Line Pilots Association
ALPA
Northwest
Roy Erickson
McMurray
Erickson
Washington
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
Ford
Pentagon
Social Security Administration
New York City
New York
Peron’s Cabinet Ends 22-Hour Session Amid Health Rumors
President Isabel Peron, bed-ridden with a serious cold, presided over a 22 hour cabinet meeting as rumors swirled she would seek a 60 day leave. Interior Minister Benitez rejected the reports and said she would resume normal duties soon. Economy Minister Celestino Rodrigo, who helped draft the austerity plan, offered his resignation with no indication of acceptance.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Isabel Peron
Peron
Antonio Benitez
Lisbon encircled as rally confrontation rocks Portugal
Communist militants with army units surrounded Lisbon creating checkpoints to block a Socialist party street rally. Violence occurred with no injuries reported as rumors spread that rightists aided by some army leaders and leftists could push a coup against the leftist government.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Socialist Party
Shapp declares presidential bid plans in 25 state run
Governor Milton J. Shapp says he will enter the New Hampshire primary and campaign in 25 to 28 states. The 63 year old Pennsylvania Democrat recalls skepticism at his first governor bid and says he will open Shapp for President headquarters in Harrisburg on Monday.
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Pennsylvania
Milton J. Shapp
Shapp
New Hampshire
Harrisburg
Franco Gala Marks Civil War Anniversary in Madrid
General Francisco Franco hosted a gala at La Granja near Madrid with cabinet and diplomatic corps for the 39th anniversary of the Civil War start. Franco, 82, appeared in good health with Prince Juan Carlos de Borbón, his designated successor.
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Francisco Franco
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Juan Carlos de Borbon
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