Mercury Revealed as Tiny Solar System Enigma
Mercury’s diameter measured at 3 005 miles placing it about one third of Earth’s size. The planet’s mass is about 1 24 that of Earth and gravity would be similar to Earth’s. Observations by Eros suggest a dense rocky composition with a large metallic core. First mapped in 1894, Mercury’s rotation was once thought 88 days but 1965 data show a 57 day rotation, revealing all faces. Scientists urge a twenty year program including Earth and space telescopes, flybys, unmanned landings, and a geodetic satellite to study its atmosphere magnetic field and surface.
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Solar System
Earth
United States
Eros
Schiaparelli
Radio
Arecibo
Puerto Rico
Moon
Simi- Service Inc
Taxay
James Earl Fraser
Fraser
John Big Tree
Iron Tail
Two Moons
Chief Big Tree
Mercury Surface Features Compared With Earth's Moon
Astronomers using radar and optical studies describe Mercury as heavily cratered with dark dust deposits and a rough surface analogous to the Moon. The planet shows signs of ancient volcanic activity and meteorite bombardment shaping its terrain.
Oil find reported in Angola south of Luanda
The semiofficial Lusitania agency says oil has been discovered in Angola Portuguese West Africa about 93 miles south of Luanda. The report mentions the discovery but provides no details on the field size or company involvement.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Angola
Portuguese West Africa
Luanda
Lusitania
Missing license plate returns with note in New Mexico
T. E. Cartwright of Carlsbad reported a license plate fell off his car. Three days later he found the plate on the street beside his vehicle with a note reading thanks for the use of the plate Paul. Cartwright said he does not know anyone named Paul.
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Carlsbad, N.M
UPI
T. E. Cartwright
Carsbad
Paul
Cartwright
Pretty Pamela sues steel firm over coworker pranks
Pamela Birmingham 24 sues J M J Mays Co claiming protection failed against horseplay by coworker Pamela Jones 23. Birmingham described skating on polished floors pouring water on her and a wheeled basket injuring her ankle. Judge dismissed for lack of negligence. The two Pams remain friends.
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London
Pamela
Pam
Pamela Birmingham
Pamela Jones
J.M.J. Mays Co
George Hollings
G. Raff
Primrose
Hollings
London Zoo
Temporary Tech Classrooms Due To Arrive Today
The first three of Texas Tech’s 19 temporary classroom and office buildings are expected on campus this morning from Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls. They will be converted to classrooms laboratories and faculty offices with occupancy planned for next fall for a 20 000 student enrollment.
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Texas Tech
Ray Downing
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Downing
Wichita Falls Air Base
W. G. Dempsey
Luhibeck
Tech
6Th Street
Boston Avenue
Funds Cut Off Project Mohole In Doubt
Washington reports that after four years and 554 million dollars Congress may cancel Project Mohole. The House Appropriations Committee cut the 19.7 million dollar request for the coming year, reversing its prior support for the ocean floor drilling effort led by Brown & Root of Houston.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
National Science Foundation
Albert Thomas
Houston
Tex
Brown & Root, Inc
Thomas
Congress
Subcommittee
Joe L. Evins
D-Tenn
Whites House
Johnson
Bir ch Society to Press On Despite Losses in Recruiting
Belmont Massachusetts John Birch Society leader Robert Welch reports a 1 million dollar shortfall vs 1965 goals while overhead runs ahead of income. He cites 1965 expenditures at 5 million with 4.089 million taken in and calls for a donation of at least 1000 from every recipient.
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Belmont
Mass
UPI
John Birch Society
Robert Welch
Welch
Vere
Robber Gets Some Money For Pains
In Lewiston Idaho a service station attendant Gil bert Spaulding faced a robber armed with a rifle who ordered him to empty the till. Spaulding wrestled the rifle away and recovered the money. The thief pleaded for the rifle’s return and admitted he was broke. Spaulding had purchased the loaded rifle for twenty dollars.
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Lewiston, Idaho
Gilbert Spaulding
Spaulding
China tests hydrogen device. U S stays cautious
Washington reports that China announced a third nuclear detonation, described as hydrogen device by Peking radio. State Department officials say the test appears similar in yield to earlier blasts, with no immediate impact on global affairs and continued U S commitment to Asian defense.
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Washington
China
Sec
Dean Rusk
State Department
Marshall Wright
U.S
Lingkiang
Wright
Hiroshima
Peking
Atomic Energy Commission
Defense Department
Red China
Johnson
United States
Centurion of the Nickel Turnover Marks a Centennial
The nickel celebrates 100 years since its 1866 issue amid wartime shortages and economic shifts. The Chase Manhattan Bank money museum hosts a centennial exhibit with curator Dan Taxay highlighting nickels’ history from liberty head to Indian head and Jefferson designs.
Youthful Marksmen Sweep Roswell Open Rifle Tourney
Connie Wolcott of the Junior Rifle Club led the New Mexico Military Institute Smallbore Open in Roswell with 362 points. Rickie Stephens and Mike Conner took notable junior placings, while civilian shooters also posted top scores, including Johnny Snider and the Conner siblings.
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Connie Wolcott
VFW
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
Rickie Stephens
Mike Conner
Bill Foster
Johnny Snider
Ropesville
Nonnie Wolcott
25Th St
Catherine Conner
N. T. Conner
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