19 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1967
Page
1
An international program with three U.S. agencies and observatories abroad seeks to study solar weather to forecast flares in advance. NASA eyes 1969 peak activity to protect moon missions and high-altitude flights as OSO probes help track the 11-year solar cycle, following the first OSO launch in 1962.
Prize money totaling 62 000 will be split among three laureates. Hartline, 63, Johns Hopkins alum, contributed to how visual cells communicate with the brain and demonstrated reaction patterns to light. Ward, 60, Harvard biochemist, advanced eye photochemistry and Vitamin A’s role in vision.
State Department officials describe a tightly fought appropriations clash over a $2.85 billion reduction aimed at payroll, research, and social programs. The debate touched on arms sales to Latin America, exemptions for Northrop F5 costs, and the political line between defense needs and domestic priorities.
Reports from Vietnam detail intensified air operations with strikes within 10 miles of Red China and along Lang Son and Long Giai rail lines. Four American planes were shot down, raising total losses to 705. Testimony from soldiers quotes fierce ambushlike combat, while Westmoreland calls it a meeting engagement.
The article notes Venus as a very hot inhospitable world with possible life only in high mountains or poles. Mariner 5 approaches Venus within 2419 miles to measure atmospheric density and temperature using ultraviolet emissions. The report discusses the ongoing exchange of data and the potential for new measurements to confirm Venus atmosphere characteristics.
Space planners note Mars moves into position as a target every 25 months and Venus every 19, with Voyager supporters citing Soviet launches since 1960. Russia has failed seven Mars probes and ten Venus attempts, often due to upper-stage rocket and guidance issues. The United States has launched Mariner missions to both planets, with limited success and NASA seeking funding for Voyager.
The House and Senate clash over NASA Voyager funds amid a looming half billion dollar cut. Senators argue must balance Vietnam costs and national programs, with a plan to restore some money but no final agreement as Mars missions loom and Soviet advances cited.
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