Martian Harpoons Aim to Build Global Antenna Network
NASA scientists at the American Geophysics Union propose dropping landers from orbit to anchor on Mars like harpoons, forming a global seismology network. A roaming rover would analyze terrain and chemistry, enhancing data beyond Viking missions. Don Anderson notes a possible marsquake event and awaiting results by December.
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Submerged San Andreas quake rattled border regions
The 5.0 to 5.5 tremor struck at 6 01 a m MST along the southern San Andreas fault about 50 to 90 miles south of the Arizona Mexico line. Felt in southern Arizona far southern California and Baja California, no damage or injuries reported. Local residents in Yuma described mixed reactions while Caltech officials attributed the quake to plate slippage.
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Kansas joins study on dwindling water threatening crops
Gov. Robert Bennett announces Kansas will join five other states to form the High Plains Study Council. The group will seek a US Economic Development Administration grant of 6 million dollars to study groundwater shortages, irrigation options, and recharge as western Kansas faces dry wells and declining water tables.
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Didn't get your Tribune call carrier first
Notice lists two phone lines for People's Taxi to reach the carrier for Tribune delivery. Call 431-4100 before 6 p.m. or 431-1180 between 6 and 7 p.m. to arrange delivery.
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