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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1976
Page
2
Scientists in Pasadena report unexpected high oxygen levels and tracer gas release in Viking 1 soil tests, prompting cautious belief that Mars may harbor life. They caution nonbiological chemistry could mimic biology and plan control experiments to confirm findings.
The life of Alexander Lippisch an aeronautical engineer linked to Nazi Germany and later Cedar Rapids. He designed the delta wing Me 163 Komet and believed in advancing high speed flight while pursuing butterfly studies. He was a gregarious genius with a playful side and unfinished hopes for verti takeoff craft and aerofoil boats.
Jurors in the Harris Hearst trial faced a chaos moment as a juror described a miniature hangman’s noose built in a jury room. Corinne Hansen testified at an emergency hearing amid moves for mistrial over alleged prejudice and judicial misconduct.
SAN FRANCISCO AP An employee of one of three young men charged in the Chowchilla bus kidnapping says his boss was with him the day of the abduction. Eighteen year old Craig Hunt claims to be a close friend and employee of Frederick Woods and says he was with Woods several hours before the hijacking on July 15.
The Ford Administration plans a new generation of missiles and smart bombs for Saudi Arabia to bolster its armed forces. Jordan reportedly nears a $540 million U S air defense system from the United States and has rejected Soviet arms. Saudi requests include 2500 Mavericks 1000 laser guided bombs and 1800 TOWs with Sidewinder and Hawk upgrades previously announced. Officials cite defense against a combined Iraqi and South Yemen threat, with Iran arms growth not a factor. Saudi purchases since 1975 exceed $6 billion.
Traffic in downtown area will face detours due to underground construction at the intersection of Coe Center Point and Oakland roads Thirteenth street and E avenue NE. A detour map is on Pape 6A to guide drivers.
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