Space Program Critics Seek Cutback In Manned Projects
Washington critics urge reliance on unmanned spaceflight amid Apollo trims. Budget cuts since 1963 reduce NASA to 3.2 billion, end three Apollo missions, with 14 and later plans in doubt. Skeptics Van Allen and Gold back scientific aims over human missions. launch gaps risk US lead against Soviet stations.
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Aldrin Retiring From Space Program
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. the lunar module pilot of Apollo 11 and second man on the moon stated he plans retirement from the space corps in a formal military manner acknowledging a change in status. The veteran astronaut, part of a historic mission that captivated the world, confirmed plans to step away from active duty.
U S Panama Sign Agreement for Darien Highway Funds
The United States and Panama signed a pact Wednesday to guarantee funds for the Darien highway project. It will complete the Pan American Highway from Alaska to the southern tip of South America, closing a 250 mile gap between Panama City and the Colombian system. The U S will provide 100 million dollars while Panama and Colombia supply the remaining 50 million.
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Bethlehem Steel Adds Steel Price Hike Despite Nixon Hints
Bethlehem Steel says it will raise prices on four main steel types by 11 to 18 percent effective March 1 for construction and shipbuilding, despite President Nixon signaling possible import quotas. Bethlehem, the nation's second largest producer, notes the move as a business decision and does not plan to rescind.
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Getting Job Like Pulling Teeth in Aerospace PTA
LOS ANGELES AP six unemployed aerospace engineers sought admission to the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, the school reported Wednesday. They cited difficulty finding aerospace work as the reason for applying to dental studies.
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