Holes Will Be Drilled in Moon by Apollo 13 Crew
Apollo 13 astronauts Fred Haise and James Lovell plan three 10 foot holes in the lunar crust in April to study the moon’s interior. Two holes heat sensors to gauge cooling or heating and radioactive content, the third for sample collection. They will drill with a battery powered rotary hammer and may scale a crater rim for terrain panorama while Mattingly remains in orbit.
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Vatican Opposes Test Tube Baby Plan Reported in London
A Vatican spokesman said the Catholic Church opposes creating life in a test tube. He declined further comment on a Cambridge University experiment announced by Dr Patrick Steptoe and colleagues. They plan to fertilize an eye from Mrs Sylvia Allen 34 with her husband’s sperm and reinsert it in her womb. Allen infertile seven years.
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Ex-Officer Gets Rape Sentence
A former Los Angeles policeman, Charles Arthur Cannon, 22, pleaded guilty to forcible rape and was sentenced to a term from three years to life in prison. He resigned from the force after his arrest on September 9. The victim said they abducted her at gunpoint and raped her in the San Fernando Valley before returning her home.
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Kennedy warns Safeguard costs could exceed estimates
Senator Edward M. Kennedy says the Safeguard antiballistic missile program could cost overrun by 17 billion dollars beyond official figures. He cites Pentagon statements and warns overruns could push total to 25.1 or 28.3 billion if expanded to 12 or 24 sites. He asks Defense Secretary Laird for early Congress briefing and notes Massachusetts may become a site if expanded.
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Laird Says Vietnam War Withdrawal On Schedule
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird told Congress that U.S. military steps to hand the Vietnam war to South Vietnam are on or ahead of schedule across major categories. He forecast continued substantial troop withdrawals based on Paris progress, Vietnamization, and enemy activity, noting risks ahead and cautioning against overoptimism about a U.S. exit timetable.
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Alquist Plans Campaign Tour Across California
Senator Alfred E. Alquist of San Jose announces a March 11 airplane tour of California to declare his bid for the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination. He will travel from San Jose to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Sacramento. Laird notes increasing North Vietnamese effort in South Vietnam with more clashes and shifting combat balance.
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Classified ad urges men to Sell your business now
In a man's world there comes a time to stop. A bold advert urges readers to Dial HE 2559 to place a classified sale of a business, signaling a push to liquidate ventures through a simple telephone contact.
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McGovern says Democrats need coalition of conscience against Nixon PR
Sen George McGovern and Sen Joseph D Tydings urged a Democrat coalition of conscience and responsibility to counter Nixon administration rhetoric and buck-passing. They cited inflation, unemployment, high interest rates, and delays on education and crime reforms as evidence of poor priorities and failed leadership.
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IRS Reveals Radioactive Test to Catch Tax Cheats
Houston based IRS scientist Dr. Michael Hoffman described an activation analysis method that ages documents by reading the radioactive fingerprint of ink and paper. The process, performed after irradiation, helps confirm when supporting materials were produced and can expose forged paperwork for prior-year tax claims.
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Maddox Called Unwelcome By Congressman In White House Row
Rep Charles Diggs accused Georgia Governor Maddox of disrespect in the House restaurant after Maddox distributed ax and pick handles as a protest to desegregation. Diggs said he may pursue a slander suit over their Tuesday shouting match.
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