06 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1972
Page
1
A Madison fourth grader was moved to another class after a parent complained that her teacher stressed women's liberation. The Schenk Elementary pupil faced a dispute over possible letters to newspapers and renaming a women’s section to family section.
President Nixon greenlights a 5.5 billion six year shuttle project to carry four astronauts. Six aerospace firms compete in joint feasibility bids McDonnell Douglas Lockheed North American Convair Grumman Boeing, with California expected to gain subcontract work even if two teams win.
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President Nixon backs a six year 5.5 billion shuttle program with a half reusable design. Cape Kennedy in Florida emerges as the leading site due to existing pads large enough for the shuttle and offshore booster disposal, tying the region to potential aerospace jobs and economic revival. NASA plans to name the initial site within two months, amid debate over other locations.
Space expert Wernher von Braun told WMAL TV that the moon will be colonized by year 2000 and a child may be born there. He described lunar gravity as one fifth of Earth's and noted Shuttle access would cut travel costs, enabling modular bases and extended stays before a moon family life begins.
The Atlantic Ocean near Cape Canaveral raised concerns that an off course landing could plunge a craft into the sea and cause corrosion. California favored Edwards and Vandenberg for wide open landings while Utah and Nevada backed Wendover. New Mexico supported White Sands Missile Range and Oklahoma proposed Clinton Sherman base.
In Sacramento the Democratic leadership reshuffle ousted Assembly majority leader Walter Karabian and installed Assemblyman Jack Fenton of Montebello as floor leader. Speaker Bob Moretti praised Fenton while noting Karabian’s conflict with Moretti and the party split in last year’s special election.
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