NASA funding cuts risk U S lead in Mars exploration
Congressional action eliminating initial funding for unmanned Mars probes in 1971 and 1973 could push the United States behind the Soviet Union in planetary exploration. The House trimmed 516.6 million from NASA's 1968 budget, killing Project Voyager and delaying launches for years.
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Subcommittee Criticizes Saigon Aid Policy Over Black Market
The Foreign Operations and Government Information subcommittee says black market activity in Saigon persists though down from earlier peaks and excessive imports flood Vietnam. It urges South Vietnamese government action, questions U.S. involvement, and warns of possible budget cuts if recommendations are ignored. Baden-Baden spa history noted.
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Foreign Operations and Government Information Subcommittee
Saigon
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South Vietnam
Ky Campaigns in Hue as Vietnam Ballot Pushes Ahead
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky campaigned with civilian candidates in South Vietnam's presidential race, addressing about 6,000 in Hue's central square. Ky defended government actions, denied calling Buddhists communists, and noted measures to curb inflation amid protests and mild heckling.
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South Vietnam
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Negro Votes May Decide Mississippi Democratic Runoff
In Mississippi the number of registered Negro voters has surged from about 30,000 to 200,000 since 1961. The runoff race for governor features Rep. John Bell Williams and William Winter with race a muted issue. Winter campaigns as the liberal foil to Williams, while Negro voters increasingly influence county races and sheriff contests.
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William Winter
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Mississippi
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John Stennis
Barry Goldwater
Proxmire Backs $9 Billion Spending Cut Over Tax Hikes
Sen. William Proxmire urged a $9 billion reduction in federal outlays instead of Johnsons proposed 10 percent surcharge on income taxes. He said spending cuts must be led by the White House and cited cuts in public works space programs and European troop withdrawals. Rep. Melvin Laird countered with calls for stronger legislative oversight to curb waste and warned against a growing bureaucratic state.
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Fishermen Describe 1000-Foot Offshore Fish Trap
A farmer designed an offshore fish trap a thousand feet long using stakes driven out to sea. The setup creates a corral that diverts schools of fish into the enclosure where a floor net is laid. Fishermen winch the net and scoop the catch with smaller nets.
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