Space Shuttle Proposal Sparks Costly Debate in Congress
The proposed 100 flight reusable shuttle could cost $6 to $10 billion initially with 73 sites in 20 states bidding. NASA touts lower orbital costs and new capabilities while critics like Sen. Proxmire warn it drains the budget and risks unfunded needs.
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Ike silver dollar sales to bring government over 100 million
Washington AP reports the Eisenhower silver dollar could net the Treasury well over 100 million as the Mint sells about 150 million coins to collectors at 3 for regular coins and 10 for the high relief proof. Mary Brooks says profits go to taxpayers, not the Mint, with orders pouring in for the uncirculated and proof coins.
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Cleveland Recalling Policemen and City Workers
Cleveland will receive a federal grant totaling 2.68 million dollars to recall 193 laid off police officers and hundreds of other city workers. Mayor Stokes aides said police will be rehired first, followed by public health staff and waste collectors as the funds arrive within weeks.
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Washington
Muttle Spacecraft Aims for Vertical Takeoff and Rocket-Powered Orbit
The complex Muttle would rise vertically on rocket power with the orbital section boosted to space. Both segments would descend to a runway like a conventional airplane. Test flights were planned by 1978 and operational status by 1980.
West Berlin marks tenth anniversary of Berlin Wall amid protests
East Berlin shows banners and flags as West Berlin rightists plan a nightly anti wall march to the Peter Fechter memorial. West Berlin leftists post leaflets urging defiance while police riot units stand by. Deputy Mayor Kurt Neubauer urges calm and faith in East West negotiations as border guards remain on alert.
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First Scientist Picked For An Apollo Mission
NASA selects Dr. Harrison H. Schmitt the first scientist astronaut for Apollo 17 to conduct on the moon. Commander will be Eugene A. Cernan with Ronald E. Evans aboard the command ship. Schmitt, Harvard trained geologist, has 1000 flight hours and was backup lunar module pilot for Apollo 15.
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Ronald E. Evans
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Ellsberg Says He Faces Prison Over Pentagon Papers
Dr. Daniel Ellsberg, charged with unauthorized possession of secret government documents, says he expects jail. He spoke at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference rally after admitting releasing the Pentagon papers to the press. He is to be arraigned in Los Angeles Monday.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Angry Woman Heaves TV After Row Over Program
In Lafayette Indiana residents report a loud crash overnight and the next morning the remains of a television lay on Rita Page's lawn. Page said she threw the set through a window after becoming angry at something on television and declined to say what sparked her anger.
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