NASA hiring record worst in government claims by woman
Ruth Bates Harris, NASA deputy administrator for equal opportunity, says she was fired after reporting that NASA has the worst record for hiring women and minorities among federal agencies. She estimates by 2001 NASA would reach only 9 percent women or minorities, versus 20 percent across the federal system, with current levels at 5.9 percent. she plans to appeal to the Civil Service Commission.
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Nevada seeks solar farm sites for clean power
Dr. John Ward of the Desert Research Institute envisions solar farms in the Nevada desert as a major clean electricity source by century’s turn. The University of Nevada Regents approve a 150000 dollar budget to design a solar powered heating and cooling system for a desert biology lab in Southern Nevada.
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Government plan to limit heavy vitamin doses backed
Cyril F. Brickfield of the AARP and the National Retired Teachers Association told a House commerce subcommittee that federal limits on high dose vitamins are sane and in the public interest. He said private interests representing producers and sellers are mounting vigorous opposition as four bills seek to block the rules.
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Arms flow sustains Middle East rearmament says officials
Officials report continued weapons from the United States and Russia to the Middle East as fighting lingers. They estimate heavy losses but foresee replacements and a more advanced Israeli arsenal aided by new weapons like TV guided smart bombs. A march toward a lasting peace remains uncertain amid renewed danger of conflict.
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Reagan and Moretti Clash in Prop 1 Debate on The Advocates
Reagan and Assembly Speaker Moretti will debate Prop 1 tonight on The Advocates with former Gov. Edmund Brown also opposing the measure. The hour long KTLA-TV taping features witnesses including Milton Friedman for the initiative and Harmer and Miller for the Reagan side.
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Policeman and Soldier Killed in Northern Ireland Shootings
UPI reports an off duty Northern Ireland policeman, Detective Constable John Doherty, 31, was ambushed in Lifford while with his girlfriend. Hours earlier, a British soldier, Pvt. Stephen Robert Hall, 27, was shot dead by snipers in Crossmaglen. The attacks raise total Belfast violence to 895 deaths in four years. Crossmaglen is an IRA Provisional stronghold.
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Weather fronts sweep eastern half. Florida cools
A rainy cold front chilled the eastern United States with deep effects in Florida. Northern Florida could see mid-30s, while southern areas reach the upper 50s. Showers and a few thundershowers spread across the eastern Ohio Valley and middle to south Atlantic coast. Light rain across the lower Great Lakes and Tennessee valleys. A second front delivered strong winds and scattered precipitation to the Pacific Northwest.
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Chicago Seven seek delay to hear tapes at contempt trial
Chicago Seven defense lawyers said they will push for a continuance of the contempt trial until they can hear government tapes of the original 1960 70 trial. They argued the tapes may affect strategy and authenticity, while asserting no objection to playing them.
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Odrinex Plan Promises Weight Loss Guarantee
A weight loss offer touts the Odrinex Plan claiming thousands of users and a 14 year history. The tiny tablets are drug free and require no dieting or exercise. The ad pledges a money back guarantee if ugly fat is not lost and lists pricing of 3.25 for standard and 525 for economy. It is sold by LLL a castors Prompt Control of Ants spiders armites rats and more.
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