Viking Mars soil scoop jam could be fixed soon
NASA officials in Pasadena report a likely fix for the Viking 1 soil sampling arm jam caused by a locking pin not releasing. If correct, the Mars life detection plan remains on schedule despite other marsquake seismometer and communication issues.
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Weather and Mars lander mishap dominate science notes
A weather outlook shows warm nights with scattered thundershowers and highs in the mid 80s, followed by fair conditions early next week. Separately, Viking's Mars lander arm jam stalls digging actions and delays data, while cameras continue to relay terrain images and weather readings.
QE2 Fire Halts Atlantic Passage Turns Back to Britain
A fire in the QE2 engine room burned for about 50 minutes early today. One mechanic, K P Lyon, was injured as one main engine was damaged while 1,200 passengers were aboard en route from Southampton and Cherbourg. The liner dropped to six knots and headed back to Southampton, 80 miles west of the Scilly Isles, expecting arrival Saturday afternoon.
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Pat Nixon to Leave Hospital for Home Therapy
Former President Richard Nixon and daughters Julie and Tricia will be at Long Beach Memorial Hospital at 10 a.m. PDT as Mrs. Nixon, 64, is released after a stroke. Doctors say she will continue occupational and rehabilitation therapy at home to strengthen her left leg and may fully recover in three to four months.
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FDA orders new warnings on tranquilizers for early pregnancy
The FDA tells doctors to avoid Valium Librium Miltown Equanil and similar depressants during the first three months of pregnancy citing studies linking them to birth defects like cleft lip. Labels must be updated within 60 days and advise consideration of pregnancy potential in women of reproductive age.
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