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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1971

Page

5

Jupiter as a star that failed and the origin of life

The piece explains Jupiter’s massive size and energy source likely gravity driven contraction. It discusses whether Jupiter could be a failed star, planetary formation theories, hydrogen abundance, and how hydrogen escapes from Earth but remains bound by Jupiter’s gravity. It links to broader questions about planetary origins and life’s beginnings.

Laboratory For Planetary Studies Cornell University Field Enterprises Educational Corp Carl Sagan Universal Science News Jupiter Earth Frank Low University of Arizona Milky Way Saturn Inner Solar System Solar System Belt

Public figures report holdings amid limited disclosure drive

Lawmakers published holdings data with spouses and children listed. Freshman Rep. Pierre S. Du Pont reported stock valued at over 2.2 million plus multiple irrevocable trusts and nine municipal bonds. Leaders Albert and Boggs disclosed none. O'Neill and Ford listed business interests. Arends noted a capital gain.

Pierre S. du Pont R del House Carl Albert Okla Hale Boggs Thomas P. O'Neill D Mass Gerald R. Ford Mich Michigan Leslie C. Arends R Ill Melvin

Price listed holdings. Smith criticizes Penn Central stock

Price, chairman of the Standards of Official Conduct Committee, disclosed stock in eight companies and a state bank directorship. Rep. H Allen Smith of California did not vote on Penn Central loan guarantees after inheriting 50 shares of its stock, saying he didn’t sell when it reached $72 a share.

Underground minister buried alive in Memphis

Police found Rev. Claude Junior Smith 42, pastor of Prospect Park Baptist Church, in a regular coffin buried since May 7 with a pipe and periscope connecting to the surface. Deacon Milton Bailey supervises the tomb as Smith fasts four hours daily seeking answers to Vietnam and drug issues.

Memphis, Tenn Claude Junior Smith Prospect Park Baptist Church Harris Cole Milton Bailey Smith Bailey

Payroll Savings Plan boosts bonds with bonus interest rate

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