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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1972
Page
12
Three bearded astronauts Crippen Thornton and Bobko returned home from the Skylab Medical Evaluation Altitude Test SMEAT after 56 days in a pressure chamber. They described the experience as manageable and welcomed by families. Thornton noted plans for a long medical debriefing and a celebratory meal after diet observations.
In Vientiane reports indicate a Soviet Aeroflot turboprop may skip U S officials by avoiding stops at Moscow routed routes to refuel in Laotian capital. The plan would carry three American prisoners escorted by antiwar activists, with possible detours through Burma or India to delay U S access. Officials note transfer to a wait list for 22 booked passengers raises landing uncertainty.
Fayette Upper Iowa college announced the Babcock scholarships recipients, honoring Quintus C Babesch. Funded by a memorial trust, the awards support northeast Iowa students. names include Robert Bailey, Oran Burns, Julia Elsberry, Eller Johnson, Cindy Lamphier, Ron Miehe, Paneta Moore, Richard Scheidel, and Laverne Thyer of Fayette.
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