Lost West Ford copper whiskers spark renewed US air force plan
An old U S Air Force project to deploy copper particles into orbit to create a jam proof world communication link, Project West Ford, shows a second launch may follow after initial particles dispersed and were found. Scientists cite potential radio telescope disruption, but space advisers weigh strategic value in penetrating the Iron Curtain.
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Eye Dinosaurs and Cancer Debate Challenges Origins
Scientists note bone cancer in a London dinosaur shows cancer predates humans, challenging the idea that civilization alone causes cancer. Dr. W E Swinton of the Royal Ontario Museum argues broader natural influences should guide research beyond human-centric views.
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Royal Ontario Museum
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Peace figure in cartoons finds shelter in Geneva plan
Marquis Childs notes the disarmament agency in the State Department works on a Proposal for turning swords into plowshares for the Geneva conference on March 14. He cautions that peace is unlikely by March 30 or June 1 as conferees report to the United Nations and describes the Khrushchev/Geneva dynamics as a propaganda test. He cites President Kennedy's September General Assembly speech as a broad policy outline.
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State Ready With Plan For Peace
The East advocates complete general disarmament with inspections limited to weapons already removed from the military complex. The Soviets may reverse positions. the Disarmament Agency seeks to be ready for contingencies to avert undermining the disarmament effort.
Debate on Creation of Urban Affairs Department Risks Local Autonomy
Barry Goldwater argues that Reorganization Plan No 1 would create a vast federal bureaucracy in Washington, erode home rule, and extend federal control into housing urban renewal and schools. He warns governors and local officials would lose authority as central planning expands. He notes backing from big-city officials and unions and points to prior committee inquiries in Congress.
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Urban Affairs Debate Over Centralized Control
The piece cites five House Government Operations Republicans opposing a administration measure claiming it centralizes power to solve daily urban issues. A Senate Government Operations minority report warns such swift action could form a Goliath state with pervasive oversight of urban communities and their finances.
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Senate
Government Operations Committee
Han
The Lighter Side reflects on twenty year class anniversary
A Washington alumni column notes that June will mark the 20th anniversary of a graduation. The writer observes campus life has changed greatly in twenty years and ponders how peers like Joe and Squeak have evolved.
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UPID
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Sable Leads Drinkers in Senior Class Legend
The article recalls a leading beer drinker Jos in the senior class who would have graduated magna cum laude if a brewery degree existed. An argument over a wager sparked a night of drinking with Squeak, ending with a stumble toward a corner drug store after Joe crawled out of a wine barrel.
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Jos
House probes East West trade under executive censorship
A five member House committee led by Rep. Paul Kitchen investigates East West commerce and seeks executive testimony from top officials including Luther and Dean Rusk to learn how 0.5 goods are approved for shipment to communist countries. The panel, consisting of three Democrats and two Republicans, aims to access government files on related offenses.
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Executive Censorship Iron Curtain in Committee Report
Chairman Kitchen criticizes a table of contents offer as meaningless while urging complete accurate data to justify any export controls. The North Carolina Democrat has made progress. an interim report will be released to House members within a week amid broader trade crackdown concerns.
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Kitchen
North Carolina
House
Kennedy Urges Global Alliance and Cautious Atomic Policy
The text argues for joining the European Common Market and aiding South American nations for stability, with Asia and Africa included in a broad plan. It notes Kennedy's goodwill trip to Japan, warns against rash politics, and discusses anticipated atmospheric atomic testing and the President's steady, principled leadership amid critics.
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Asia
U. S
Robert Kennedy
Africa
Tahombe
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