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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1976
Page
22
Viking 1 starts a 10 day Martian study using a water vapor mapper and heat detector as scientists note low-lying vapor may briefly liquefy during frost to melt during warm periods. The finding supports a theory of transient liquid water on Mars as lander preparations proceed for July 4 touchdown.
Chicago hearings reveal aggressive ads and questionable tactics by hearing aid dealers. Michigan researchers report a shift to professional fronting and “come on” offers like ten dollars per new customer. A PIRG survey finds none would choose a dealer first, signaling consumer distrust.
Senator Frank Church, chair of the Senate Committee on Aging, highlights troubling facts about senior living. He notes 22 million Americans over 65, about 10 percent of the population, face poverty or near-poverty, and questions why Social Security does not cover minimal living costs while seniors become targets of crime and abuse.
Arthur Ashe admits the sting of defeat and media scrutiny in his autobiography, explaining how singles cope with disappointment. The piece also profiles two Belgians who went underground for profit and a discussion by Margot Fonteyn on modern insecurities rooted in upbringing and education.
Robert H. Bauer of ERDA Chicago spoke at a Midwest energy meeting about large Devonian shale gas deposits beneath the region. He estimated 150 trillion to quadrillions of cubic feet and noted USGS efforts to map the extent while Morgantown ERDA center researches tapping methods.
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