Berkeley Analyzes Moon Rock at New Space Lab
Berkeley will analyze moon rock samples at a new Space Sciences Research Laboratory where highly sensitive devices will seek life related chemicals. Chancellor Roger Heyns announced the $2 million hilltop lab directing tests on lunar material with Profs. Melvin Calvin and Alma Burlingame leading the project. Dr. Calvin notes techniques may apply to Mars or Venus samples after initial earth rock studies.
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Alma Burlingame
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Pace
Technical Problems Delay Apollo Flight
Technical problems push back Apollo 1 launch from Cape Kennedy. NASA delays due to environmental and life support system issues on the Saturn 1 vehicle. Crew Grissom White Chaffee remain assigned to test systems, with lunar timetable uncertain.
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New Orbiter Signals COMSAT Aiming For Circular Orbit
The latest communications satellite reportedly reached a targeted 22 300 miles above Gilbert Islands in the Pacific. COMSAT said tracking signals are clear. Sunday engineers will shift it from an eccentric to a circular orbit to synchronize with Earth's rotation and hover near the Equator just west of the international dateline.
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Gilbert Islands
Pacific
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Equator
What's the Catch in VW Sedan Price at the Port of Entry
The $177 suggested retail price at the port of entry includes the federal excise tax and features like a twist-in heater and windshield wipers. Additional costs cover transport to the port, dealer delivery, local sales tax, and optional leatherette upholstery for $30.00. Names and locations include Harbor City Kendon Motors, Long Beach Girole Motors, and Lakewood Motors.
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