Soviets viewed as serious about moon colonies
Washington AP report says a congressional study on the Soviet Salyut program stresses Moscow aims for permanent settlements off the planet. It notes long missions, data for future habitats, and Moscow's long range plans to reside on the moon and Mars while U.S. space plans consider a manned space station with budgets discussed for 1985 and beyond.
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George A. Keyworth III
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fred Whiting
American Space Foundation
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Whiting
Congressional Agency
Philip Chandler
Space Study
Cuba rights report flags mixed record by IACHR
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights cites Cuba’s achievements in reducing joblessness and illiteracy and aiding the disabled, elderly, and unemployed, while condemning limits on political religious and artistic expression and judicial and educational manipulation. The 180 page study spans three years, with Cuba denying access to the island for mission members. It notes eight hour work day but pressure to perform voluntary extra work.
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Inter- American Commission On Human Rights
Organization of American States
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Public mood sways politicians in policy changes study says
A University of Chicago NORC study finds when public opinion shifts by 20 percent or more, government policy changes in 90 percent of cases. Abortion civil rights gasoline rationing and campaign finance moves cited. state legislatures lead with 81 percent alignment.
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Benjamin Page
University of Chicago
National Opinion Research Center
Gallup
Research Center
Page
Supreme Court
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