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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1962

Page

11

Apollo Moon Landing Ties Ranger Data But Stays Independent

NASA official Oran W. Nicks says the Apollo plan to land men on the moon by 1970 will gain from Ranger unmanned lunar studies but will not depend on them. Ranger data will map surface type and potential landing sites, while allowing adjustments to gear and sites as needed.

Blacksburg, Va National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nicks NASA White Sands N.M

Water Plan Bill Passed In House

The House approved a $4.6137 billion water projects appropriation bill with little debate. It funds the Atomic Energy Commission and Army Engineers water projects, the Reclamation Bureau, TVA programs, and related agencies for the year started July 1, with passage by voice vote and no amendments.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Senate Atomic Energy Commission Army Engineers Reclamation Bureau Tennessee Valley Authority Kennedy

Clash Between Japanese Communists and Socialists at Atomic Meeting

At the eighth World Conference Against Atomic Weapons in Tokyo the Japanese Communist and Socialist parties clashed over lines on U.S. imperialism and Soviet tests. Socialists walked out as editors criticized both sides, highlighting a leadership struggle within Japan leftist movements and weakening the antinuclear coalition.

Tokyo Bedlam Japan Peiping U.S Shakai Shimpo Communist Party Akahata Socialist Youth Organization Sohyo Japan Council Against Atomic

Efforts To Save Man's Foot Fail

Boston AP reports a 19 day attempt to save Joseph Scimone's left foot after it was torn off in a July 28 motorcycle crash failed. Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital amputated the foot three inches above the ankle.

Boston Massachusetts Geneal Hospital Joseph Scimone Revere Scimone Everett Knowles Jr

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