Mars a Vastly Diverse World Revealed by Mariner 9 Images
Readers learn Mariner 9 photographs show Mars far more varied than expected with new pits and dark splotches suggesting unfamiliar geology. Scientists like Sagan Sharp and others discuss horizons for erosion, albedo changes, and possible seasonal darkening patterns while Phobos is debunked as artificial.
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Mariner 9
Mars
Heinr
Carl Sagan
Cornell University
JPL
Sagan
Mariner 6
Mariner
Phobos
Red Commandos Clash Hits Laos Front Near Long Cheng
North Vietnamese forces intensified the Laos campaign with heavy artillery and ground attacks near Long Cheng and Phou Cam, driving Laotian troops from strategic posts while CIA reports note mounting casualties on both sides. The offensives aim to secure alternate routes west of the Ho Chi Minh trail while threatening Saigon and nearby bases.
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Sam Thong
Vang Pao
Long Cheng
Thong
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Phou Cam
Bouam Long
Mekong
South Vietnam
Saigon
Central Intelligence Agency
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Quiteu Bby
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Chanh
Nguyen van Thieu
Indochina
Nixon
Peking
North Vietnam
Belovens
Laos
U.S
Na Chi Minh Trail
Rbolovens
Yuawa
Ban Nhik
R Platiau
Vientiane
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Phou Cum
Moonquake Evidence Sparks Lunar Volcanism Debate
Scientist Gary Latham reports a feeble but regular lunar seismic heartbeat with 600 to 800 yearly quakes linked to tides. He notes a possible volcanic explosion event last May 16 may mark residual lunar vulcanism, though not conclusive proof.
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Spache Center
Houstos
Moon
Lunar Science
Latham
Only Eight Apply For State Offices
Eight candidates have filed for statewide offices for the May 4 ballot and paid the filing fee. Others have announced intent but missed the February 7 deadline. Filed are Gov. Preston Smith for reelection, Robert F. McCord for lieutenant governor, Robert S. Calvert for reelection as comptroller, John C. White for agriculture commissioner, and associate justices Matt Davis, John A. James Jr., Gerald T. Bissett, and T. Gilbert Sharpe for civil appeals.
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Matt Davis
Texarkana
John A. James Jr
Waco
Gerald T. Bissett
Corpus Christi
T. Gilbert Sharpe
Courts of Civil Appeals
Mill Closing as Pollution Rules Block Upgrade
Weyerhaeuser Co will close its pulp mill in Everet y Washington rather than attempt costly pollution control upgrades. The company cited the difficulty of meeting new requirements and indicated the shutdown would proceed soon.
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Everety, Wash
Ap) Weyerhaeuser Co
Tues Pnw
Air Defense Debate Shapes Costs and Technologies
Closed-door testimony from Gen. Seth J. McKee shows doubts about radar effectiveness against bombers and highlights the need for a three-part air defense system. The plan includes AWACS, over-the-horizon radar, and interceptor jets, with costs projected from 1.8 to 5.7 billion and mid 1970s completion goals.
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Seth J. McKee
North American Air Defense Command
McKee
Hebert
Melvin R Laird
Scott Paper Co
Weyerhaeuser
Yarborough Seeks Senate Seat Amid Texan Debate
In Austin Yarborough defends age as he campaigns for the Senate. He says the Democratic majority in Washington offers the greatest hope for Texans and brushes off concerns about his age.
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Yarborough
Jwo
Austin
Washington
Write-In Fizzle: County Posts Retained in Local Vote
Incumbents won in county water posts with Selmer Schoenrock of Levelland 145 votes to D A Ramsey 98. Chester Mitchell had 101 votes in Precinct 5 unopposed. County committee picks list Crosby Robert Fullingim W O Cherry M T Darden 21 votes each. Lubbock Andrew Turnbow 111 Alex Bednarz 256 Glenn Blackmon 35. Lynn S B Rice 81 W R Stein 1 and O R Phifer 23. Cochran Dan Keith 15 Danny Key 15 H H Rosson and O Bryant tied. Hockley Ewel Exum 52 Billy Ray Carter 11 Douglas Coffman 31. Lamb Donnie Clayton 68 Gene Templeton 34 W W Thompson 28. Floyd Marvin Jarboe 89 Connie Bearden 27 M Smitherman 8. The story continues with political campaigns and regional party organization.
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Selmer Schoenrock
Levelland
D. A. Ramsey
Morton
Chester Mitchell
Crosby County
Robert Fullingim
W. O. Cherry
M. T. Darden
Lubbock
Andrew Turnbow
Alex Bednarz
Glenn Blackmon
Lynn County
S. B. Rice
W. R
Stein
O. R. Phiferon
Cochran County
Dan Keith
Danny Key
H. H. Rosson
O. Bryant
Hockley
Ewel Exum
Billy Ray Carter
Douglas Coffman
Lamb County
Donnie Clayton
Gene Temple
Sena
Tois
Washington
Texas
Senate
Houston
Yarborough
U.S. Senate
Price Daniel
Bernard Rapoport
Waco
Fort Worth
Man Held After Body Found in Ontario Home
A Toronto man Todd is held on a non capital murder charge after police found a dead woman believed to be his wife. The body was discovered with a head wound, clothing including shorts and a halter, and a wedding ring, leading neighbors to identify the case as a homicide. The victim had been missing since December, last seen months earlier.
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David W. Todd
Toronto
Charles Cassidy
Todd
Moore
Cassidy
Todds
United States
Metro Toronto
Drug Arrests Bring Cheers
About 500 people gathered in Detroit to applaud police as 10 suspects, including two women, were arrested on narcotics charges on the near northeast side. Police said tips from residents aided the operation, including a caller from a TV show hosted by Police Commissioner John Nichols.
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Detroit
Tuesaday
John Nichols
Santa Receiving Thanks Notices From Hartford Post
Hartford AP reports four letters addressed to Santa Claus received by the U S Post Office branch. Three say Thanks and a fourth from a youngster adds a brief message.
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Hartford
Conn
Santa
U.S. Post Office
Santa Claus
Bombing incidents use black powder in three Chicago areas
Debris analyzed by ATF labs after a kitchen blast at 1010 E 28th St. and a porch detonation at 4309 55th St. Light damage reported. Earlier report cites a car bomb wrapped in paper with fishing line and masking tape. Other items indicate black powder as the explosive. Dec. 6 and Dec. 9 incidents noted.
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division
U.S. Treasury
28Th St
55Th St
Bald eagle at Mohawk Park Zoo starts eating strengthens for release
Frugal the Mohawk Park Zoo bald eagle formerly injured in north Tulsa County is now eating regularly after initial reluctance. Zoo Director David Zucconi aims to build his strength with the regular bird of prey diet over the next two to three weeks before release.
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Tulsa
Okla
Mohawk Park Zoo
Tulsa County
David Zucconi
Baldy
Zucconi
Burglars Exploit Timing At Corpus Christi Firm
Police said burglars took property valued at 365 dollars from Guard Dog Inc. offices in Corpus Christi on Sunday. There were no guard dogs on the premises, and the company advertises crime prevention as its business.
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Corpus Christi
Guard Dog Inc
Flames Kill Worker In Turnpike Truck Crash
A 52 year old Pennsylvania state maintenance worker Raymond Kankoski died in the cab of a dump truck after a three truck crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Irwin. Fellow worker Raymond Weaver was also killed and two others injured.
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Associated Frean
Irwin
Turnpike
Pennsylvania
Raymond Kankoski
New Kensington
Raymond Weaver
Jeannette
Kankoski
Weaver
Monsour Hospital
Charles McCloud
Harrisburg
Richard Wilson
Pottstown
Edward Fox
Fostoria
Ohio
Cox
Monsour
Wyeth Not Chosen for Nixon Portrait White House Says
The White House calls Wyeth’s claim to have been selected for the Nixon portrait pure fabrication. Wyeth says Pat Nixon asked him to paint the president and was authorized by the White House Historical Association, but no authorization exists from Mrs. Nixon, the president, or curator Clement Conger.
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UPI
White House
Andrew Wyeth
Nixon
Wyeth
Chadds Ford
Pat Nixon
Clement Conger
Nixons
Wyeths
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