Ten Women Chosen for NASA Spaceflight Tests
Ten women, among 720 applicants, were selected for simulated spaceflight tests at NASA Ames. The volunteers, ages 23 to 56 with 4 children total, will endure 77 days of testing including nine days of bed rest to simulate weightlessness. Researchers hope results will expand future female astronaut eligibility.
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USDA offers millions for drought emergency loans
The Agriculture Department will provide up to 100 million dollars in emergency loans to farmers hit by drought. Secretary Bergland said funds come from a 10 million drought relief package approved by the President. Loans may extend to seven years at 5 percent interest, available in counties designated for drought assistance. Federal crop insurance will reopen in eight states and parts of a ninth for 1977 crop coverage after drought-related suspensions.
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Crowds Rally Against SST at New York Airport Site
In Queens a public meeting drew about 1,080 opponents near JFK to protest the Concorde program. Speakers urged actions to close Kennedy Airport to showcase resistance, while others from Newburgh and Elizabeth joined a broader anti SST effort.
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FDA to consider saccharin as drug while ban as additive
Washington AP reports the FDA may permit saccharin sale as a prescription drug while maintaining plans to ban its use as a food and beverage additive. Officials expect a formal announcement Thursday detailing limited drug use for obesity or diabetes and caution for cosmetics.
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Kansas City to fire teachers who join strike
Kansas City School Board vows to dismiss any tenured teacher taking part in the long running strike against city schools. Superintendent Robert Wheeler announced the policy after a five hour meeting, with details to follow.
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Cincinnati teachers strike halts 104 public schools
Cincinnati teachers set up picket lines at all 104 public schools amid a breakdown in salary talks with the Board of Education. About 2,000 to 3,000 teachers and 3,000 students are affected as the walkout enters its third year here, with schools likely to close in many areas. The Cincinnati Federation of Teachers may seek Ferguson Act remedies as talks remain stalled.
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Court delays abortion ruling in mentally disturbed 18 week patient
The Colorado Supreme Court paused a therapeutic abortion for Damita Bridges, an 18 week pregnant mentally disturbed woman. Doctors urged abortion due to her condition and risk to the unborn child, while probate court had ordered it delayed pending appeal and further medical review.
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Fragmented Local Notice Describes Postal Arrangements
A damaged OCR passage references holidays and a Serenit Ave location in Hagerstown Maryland with unclear street names and a postal stamp. It mentions postage and payment details in garbled form, invoking an Associated Press style outlet signature and a monetary figure per item.
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Longshoremen threaten strike over container work terms
The International Longshoremen's Association plans a legal strike over contract renegotiations affecting Atlantic and Gulf ports. The dispute centers on a take work clause, guaranteed income, wage scales, and overtime terms with possible changes to hours and weekend rates.
Court orders boost in duties on Japanese color TV sets
The New York court ordered higher import duties on color television sets and other electronics from Japan to offset perceived unfair exports. Zenith Corp. had sought duty increases amid Japanese policies allowing exporters to offset taxes, with the ruling prompting possible price changes if not appealed or overridden by Congress.
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Carter says meeting with Soviet ambassador constructive
President Carter calls a session with Soviet ambassador Dobrynin constructive and useful as both sides seek to advance a nuclear disarmament treaty effort. White House and aides frame the talks as routine while plans for Geneva discussions with Andrei Gromyko remain tentative and tied to ongoing disputes over fishing regulations.
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Maryland and Pennsylvania Daily Lottery Draws Noted
Baltimore reports the Numbers Game daily draw number 516 for Thursday. Pittsburgh notes the Pennsylvania daily lottery draw number 834 for Tuesday.
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