Science gear shipped to Soviet Union for test ban push
U S officials sent a cargo plane with 12 scientists and equipment from Indian Springs near Nevada to Semipalatinsk to verify threshold treaty concepts. The mission supports CORRTEX testing and nuclear test monitoring as Geneva talks aim for a Moscow summit and possible broader bans.
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Crescent Moon and Venus Align for Skywatchers
Washington AP reports a near conjunction of Venus and a young crescent Moon in the coming nights. Skywatchers may see Venus, the brightest object after the Moon, in the same region of the sky with intensified viewing around twilight, per Sky & Telescope and comments from Gail Cleere of the U.S. Naval Observatory.
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Government donates seized fish to needy in California
The National Marine Fisheries Service reports 78,000 pounds of illegally imported salmon seized last year were cleared for human consumption and donated to food banks. About 26,000 pounds go to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank while 52,000 pounds are shared by San Francisco and Santa Clara County banks. Seizures occurred at Oakland Riverside and Watsonville cold storage plants. Earlier, 200,000 pounds confiscated in Bellingham was sold under a court order.
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Bureau curtails wild horse adoptions from range
Washington dispatch reports the Bureau of Land Management will reduce free adoptions of wild horses. Since 1978 over 86,000 horses have been removed and placed with private owners, with a $125 fee normally charged, though the agency waived it for large takeovers.
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Grand Opening Of Farmers & Mechanics Bank HQ
The bank hosts a Saturday April 23 dedication at 11 am with Mayor Ron Young, Congresswoman Beverly Byron, and other notables. Prizes include train rides, a ten speed bike, roller skates, Orioles game tickets, and Kings Dominion passes. A time capsule will be filled by Frederick schools students for the 2017 opening anniversary. Ice cream, a hot air balloon, and more activities invite families to attend.
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