Space vision of Wernher von Braun and his space stations
The article honors Wernher von Braun as a leading rocket expert and notes his 20 year forecast of space stations for private industry. It describes his peaceful space aims, envisioned experiments in weightlessness, and potential discoveries, including a fountain of youth, while recounting his wartime past and pivotal move to the United States.
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Wernher von Braun
America
Britain
von Braun
United States
Rooney profile and CBS plans hint at future work
AP reports Andrew Rooney, 57, seen as a blend of Benchley and the police beat, will present 60 Minutes short essays next season. He discusses his upcoming July 5 on-camera piece “Mr. Rooney Goes to Work,” chats with a UAW vice president and a trumpet tester, and reflects on goofing off versus productive work.
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Los Angeles
Andrew Rooney
CBS News
Rooney
America
Washington
Mr. Rooney
Robert Benchley
Frank Sullivan
Arthur Godfrey
Harry Reasoner
Playboy
Saturday Review
CBS
United Auto Workers Union
Michigan
Manhattan
How To Contact Your Legislators
United States Senate and state officials are listed with offices in Harrisburg and Washington. Includes contact addresses for Senator Schweiker Heinz Dwyer and Heinz as well as Representatives Marks Hopkins and the governor’s toll free line 1 800 932 0784 for Pennsylvania residents.
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United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Richard 5. Schweiker
Milton Shape
Senate
Capitol
Harrisburg
Washington
D.C
United States Representative Assembly
Marc L. Marks
Forest Hopkins
Longworth Building
House
Washington, D.C
1977 Phone Fraud Scams Shake Diamonds and Options Markets
Ohio hospital executive laments losing 2257 to a telephone diamond scam, while a Shawnee repairman faces 312 009 withdrawn from savings to buy diamonds. A Michigan businessman vents no regret over a sugar option loss of 7300 as a bank executive in Ohio reports ten daily calls from the same saleswoman. The copper option allegedly offered 12000 to 13000 in profit, highlighting widespread gullibility and risk.
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Ohio
Shawnee, Okio
Michigan
Beller Business Bureau
New York
Names, stakes, and warnings against phone scams on diamonds
A reader warns about con artists selling diamonds and London commodity options by phone. The guidance emphasizes skepticism, verifying credentials, and avoiding impulse investments, with tips to consult established jewelers and contact the CFTC for information. The article stresses vivid profiles of typical victims and urges due diligence to prevent loss.
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CFTC
A Dark Cloud Over TV News and Weather Reports
Jim Bishop offers a critical view of television news and weather broadcasts. He mocks backtalking to the set, criticizes constant commercials, and lampoons weather forecasters for generic, data-light forecasts delivered with dramatic but hollow authority. He cites Nixon, local news padding, and the clash between entertainment and information.
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National Geographic
Barney Miller
Public T Hart’ Man
Mike Douglas
Cape Cod
Nixon
Board of Education
Kansas
S TV
Eastland backs Dupuy amid bribery probe stains
The Mississippi senator supports Kenneth Dupuy for a top energy post despite an ongoing federal probe into bribery sexual impropriety and misuse of funds. Dupuy faced past travel and allocation abuses and was linked to a migrants’ labor camp report. a new $500,000 facility with modern trailers and a day care center followed reforms.
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Mississippi
White House
Kenneth Dupuy
Dupuy
Eastland
Washington
Senate
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London
By Jay Sharbutt
AP Television
Corry Evening Journal
South Stree
Corry
Waar
George R Sample
H. John Heinz Jr
Russell Senate
R. Budd Dwyer
Sylvia Porter
Karl Lauby
New York Bbb
Jim Bishop
Kojak
Noboey
Crocker
Columbo
Miami
Palm Reading
U.S. Weather Bureau
Rockies
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Jim Eastland
Law and Order
Fed
Justice Dept
FEA
By Jack Anderson
Marc Smolensky
Atlanta
William Corey
Corey
U.S. Transport, Inc
Florida
Mexia, Tex
Histtorney
Carey
Wwe
Hal Bernton
Immokolee
A. Duda and Sons
Bernion
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