Satellite killer concept explored for space defense
The Air Force asked industry on May 26 to study a killer satellite system that could intercept inspect and destroy hostile space vehicles. The Soviets have demonstrated space weapons, including a nuclear capable FOBS approach. If feasible studies proceed, a test launch could come in 1975 or 1976 with potential sensor tech from earlier interceptors.
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Gape Xennedy. Fla
Soviet Union
Air Force Space and Missile Systems Organization
Los Angeles
United States
Library of Congress
Senate Space Committee
U.N
Defense Department
Johnson Island
Pacific
Thor
British Chase Ends In Arrest Of 8 Suspects
Belfast authorities say British paratroopers arrested a wanted IRA member and seven others after a street chase and house raid. The operation followed a long gun battle with troops and snipers, with no reported casualties. Separate clashes between Protestant and Catholic groups near Portadown and Londonderry led to injuries and protests as tensions rose.
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Belfast
Irish Republican Army
Fugittve
Army
IRA
Provisional
Portadown
Whitelaw
Inondonderry
Aoyatist Association of Workers
Berlin
Free Derg
Welfare Costs Dip Again
Washington AP reports January welfare costs fell for the fifth time in six months while enrollment rose by 60,000. HEW notes lower medical costs and a total welfare outlay of 1.54 billion dollars, with AFDC aiding 10.7 million people. The Senate Finance Committee previewed a federal state financing plan to curb recipients and save about 3 billion through 1974.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Wellar
Capitol Hill
Senate Finance Committee
Russell B. Long
D-La
Long
HEW
California
New Jersey
Vermont
Mine
Puerto Rico
Washington, D.C
Virgin Islands
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Postal Rate Commission approves about 1.5 billion in temporary rate hikes
The Postal Rate Commission approved roughly 1.5 billion dollars in increased mail rates likely to become permanent. Second class rates rise modestly while publishers warn the changes could threaten magazines and reader access. The board has four options, with an expected decision within 30 days. The third class permanent rates also rise, though overall savings to the public are estimated. In San Antonio, Texas Ranger Capt. A Y Allee was re elected president of the Former Texas Rangers Association.
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Washington
Postal Rate Commission
Postal Service Board of Governors
Commission
Board of Boermers
Congress
Postal Service
New York
Andrew Heiskell
Time, Inc
Time
Life
San Antonio
Tex
APS
Texas
A. Y. Alee
Carrizo Springs
Texas Rangers Association
Allee
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Heer
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Selveless
TOY
Amencar 365 Sa
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