Von Braun predicts manned moon trip and busy space year
Wernher von Braun told a medical convention that Americans will reach the moon in 1969 and that NASA will face a year of unprecedented achievement. He said NASA has hardware and trained crews for a busy year and warned of crucial decisions on space policy while calling the Nixon budget Spartan but capable of a balanced program.
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Research Council Urges Earth Satellite Stepup
The National Birch Council urges a major expansion of Earth satellite programs with an annual cost of 200 to 300 million dollars. It calls for broader communications and earth resources satellites, including multi channel TV systems and an international oceanic navigational satellite, plus Earth sensing satellites for mapping and resource management. The Ames Research Laboratory and JPL are already researching related Earth orbital craft.
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Blount attacks postal system amid reform push
Postmaster General Blount warned the U S postal system could collapse in several cities without strong reforms. He indicated no decision on higher rates and urged ending political patronage as the Nixon administration seeks to make the Post Office Department operate like other agencies.
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Post Office Department Review Raises Job Elimination Doubts
The speaker suggested making the Post Office Department a quasi government corporation while the report remains under review. He could not say how many jobs might be cut by expanding computer operations and noted acting postmasters appointed by former President Lyndon B Johnson would be reviewed along with any vacancies.
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