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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1968

Page

4

Space cutback warned as disaster for US research

DALLAS AP A White House aide Edward Welsh warned that a cutback in space research could be disastrous for national security economy and public welfare. He urged public education on space benefits and argued against slowing funding to fight poverty health education and security. The event marked the dedication of the Robert McCulloch Research Center by LTV in the Dallas Fort Worth area highlighting its 2.5 million facility and 400 guests.

Dallas White/McCulloch Research Center Edward C.ling-Temco-Vought, Inc Welsh National Aeronautics Space Pre- Space Council United Jin LTV Great Southwest Fort Worth Robert McCulloch Temco Electronics and Missile Co LTV Research Center Raymond C. Blaylock

Fallout From Mururoa Tests Light in New Zealand

George Roth of the National Radiation Laboratory said fallout from the French Mururoa tests in the Pacific was lighter than from three earlier series. The lab operates sampling stations across New Zealand and the Pacific to monitor radiation.

Sucklam New Zealand Mururoa Intell Pacific George Roth New Zealand National Radiation Laboratory

Congo Chaos as Massamba-Debat Resigns Amid Army Split

In Kinshasa and Brazzaville the Congolese government crisis deepens as Massamba-Debat resigns amid factional army tensions. Capt Marien Ngouabi leads a coup bid while loyalists and defections stir tribal and ideological divides. Pro Moscow and pro China factions vie for influence amid accusations of foreign funding.

Kinshasa Congo Presiant Alphonse Massamba-Deat Massemba-Debat Radio Kinshasa Marien Ngouabi Augustin Poignet Felix Mouza Bankani Brazzaville Tribune Africaine Ngouabi Radio Brazzaville Massamha-Debat Th. Kangabio Soviet Union Massamba-Dehat

Barber Conducts His Own Presidential Poll in Shop

Culver City California barber Reuben Moreno set a locked ballot box in his shop on Thursday. After each haircut, customers of voting age may cast ballots for their presidential preference, hoping to test whether polls must be scientific to be correct.

Culver City Calif Reuben Moreno Moreno

Speeding M16 contracts stirs Army bidding debate

Washington AP says the Army let production surge for the M16 rifle to speed delivery, citing a ceiling of 56.3 million and 41.5 million for related contracts. Defense officials defend the steps as legal and necessary to equip Vietnamese and allied forces, with output rising to 35,000 to 40,000 monthly and targets of 50,000 to 60,000. The article contrasts the M16 with the AK47, noting weight, rate of fire and range differences while detailing earlier jam issues and fixes.

Washington Armyys Tosault Farrington & Richardson Army Tage Bassays Clark Clifford Maremont Corp Saco Maine Clifford M. Clifford National Press Club Cadillac Gage Thursdier Senate United States Miés Eral Motors Corp

Air traffic moves easier nationwide on Labor Day weekend

FAA reports no major delays at New York and Washington area airports on Labor Day weekend as weather improves and fewer breakdowns cut congestion. Delays at Kennedy and Newark drop, while Chicago and Los Angeles report light or normal traffic. Proposals to limit landings per hour amid busy periods surface.

New York Kennedy Guardia Newark National Wash Kington FAA Associated Press Federal Aviation Administration Kennedy Airport Tehran Tran Earthquakes Iran Kels Kent Tenperanedy United States Ondia Britain Shah Farah Siah-Kub Chicago O'Hare Los Angeles International Airport Washington Howev Herman Meyer Anu

Students Riot at Nihon University Tokyo

On Nihon University campus in Tokyo leftist students clashed with riot police as about 34 students were taken into custody for violence and obstruction. The confrontations followed police entry to clear buildings occupied to press demands for reforms including student input and ousting the university president.

Tokyo Nihon University Mno Shigejiro Furuta Athas Cabal

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