Viking readies Mars soil test after arm unjam event
Viking 1 regained arm function and plans the first Mars surface sample on Wednesday. Scientists aim to collect 59 cubic centimeters of soil to analyze for signs of life while seismometer work remains limited and mission teams monitor equipment health.
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Peter J. Boyer
Pasadena
Wall
Viking 1
Mars
Viking Project
James Martin
Cel
Viking
Earth
Martin
Ron Frank
Arm
Women in Civil Service Jobs Rise in Year
The Civil Service Commission reports women filled 645,604 full time positions in 1975, up from 1974, while men total 1,279,141. The survey, based on Oct 31 data, shows women moving to higher paying grades but still concentrated in lowerGS scales. They held 71.6 percent of GS 5 9 jobs, 268 of GS 7 12, and 5.1 percent of GS 15 and above, with increases in higher categories and salaries noted.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Brewdy Mim
Tren
GSIG
GSIS
Ugandan President Fleeing Mob Amid Tense Kampala Chaos
AP reports from Nairobi say Ugandan President Amin fled his Kampala headquarters as troops advanced and shooting erupted. The Standard notes Amin sought a leave of absence abroad, a move the Defense Council reportedly overruled, amid rumors of mutiny and power threat. Kenya defends itself while Amin blames Nairobi for an economic blockade and gas shortages, with Kenya suspending supplies over unpaid debts.
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Brian Jofproes
Associated Press
Nairobi
Kenya
Dt Arnie Ned
Kampala
the Standard
Amin
Uganda
Munyua Walyaki
Tgania
Viganda
Mombasa
Amiin
Portuguese premier foresees Socialist win amid tensions
In Lisbon AP reports Maria Soares Preilicts that the public won’t back a Communist threat to challenge the government. He warns of extremist violence and calls for rebuilding the economy, reestablishing state authority, and maintaining stability with a minority all Socialist government.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Maria Soares
Soares
Demnccits
Five may have aided Chowchilla kidnaping case
Investigators say up to five may be involved in the Chowchilla bus kidnaping. One man jailed, two sought, with others possibly named. a midlife mastermind is suspected. The bus with 26 children was buried in a rock quarry near Livermore, all escaped unharmed. FBI warrants list Frederick Woods IV and James Schoenfeld as armed and dangerous. brother Richard Schoenfeld surrendered. Authorities pursue additional suspects as sightings surface in multiple states. The probe hints at an older mastermind and possible brain behind the plan.
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Chowchilla
Calif
Chowchillachal
Associated Press
Madera
Ed Bates
Livermore
Frederick X. Woods IV
James
Schoonfeld
Woods
Schoenfeld
Richard
Alameda Countty
James Schoenfeld
Wands
Ford foresees limited auto industry change by 2000
Ford Motor Co chairman Henry Ford II projected that major industry shifts are unlikely before the century's end. He noted 1960s and 1970s patterns would persist into the 1980s and beyond, predicting only modest differences in the auto business as carriers and labor negotiations unfold amid UAW talks and a looming contract expiration.
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Ford
Owen Allmade
Dearborn
Mich
Henry Ford 1
Ford Motor
Funeral directors split over more federal funeral rules
Hearings in Washington focus on FTC proposed regulations that would require clear pricing, telephone quotes, and compliant embalming rules. Memorial societies grow as non profit groups cut costs through simple funerals, cremation, and bequeathing to science, with savings varying by member.
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Lovige Cock Prem
Washington
Barry E. Smith
Greater New Haven
Sears
Senith
Tes
New Haven
Continental Association of Funeral and Memorial Societes, Inc
National Funeral Directors Association
Rebecca Cohen
Ascete of Funeral and Memorial Societies
Miss Cohen
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
New York
Chicago
Seattle
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Testimony continues in Hoffa case in Watrot Intel
Three more witnesses are scheduled to appear before the grand jury probing the July 30 disappearance of James R Hoffa. Locals secretary Karen Schnable and business agents Paul Ciampi and Armand Castellita receive immunity for their testimony. Investigators describe an active, ongoing probe with no indictments imminent, amid theories Hoffa was killed over Teamsters power struggles.
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Watroit
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Thr
Union City
KJ. Teamsters Local 380
Karen Schnable
Paul Ciampi
Armand Castellita
Anthony
Tuay Pro
Provenzano
Local 5
Salvatore
Briguglia
Local 560
Wea Hulia
Pravenzane
Moffa
Gameroom
Brighglio
Briguglio
FHS
U.S. Justice Department Organized Crime Strike Force
U.S
Philip van Dam
Stone Wall
Carter Mondale briefing on defense in Plains
In Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter and running mate Walter Mondale will receive a defense policy briefing from a Carter task force. The session features former Pentagon officials from the Johnson era and marks the first of four joint briefings this week, with economy and foreign policy briefings to follow and CIA chief George Bush slated for national security input.
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Ing
CIA
George Hush
Paul Warnke
Defense
Paul Nitze
Cyrus Vance
Army
Johnset
U S Plans Second Seaborne Evacuation From Lebanon
The United States outlines plans for a second seaborne evacuation of Americans from Lebanon after a failed ceasefire. Naval task forces move to land evacuees at a safe harbor while embassy tallies show 14,000 Americans and 781 others registered. A prior plan to evacuate to Damascus and Beirut was canceled for safety concerns amid mounting turmoil.
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Beirut
Lebanon
United States
Two Clima
Lve
U.S
Damsscus
Kyrla
Jumeé
Rome bandits seize half a million in Labor Ministry robbery
In downtown Rome, three young bandits armed with submachine guns raided the Labor Ministry accounting office during payday. They distracted guards with tear gas, forced staff to the floor, and escaped with a briefcase containing about half a million dollars after disabling a telephone line and leaving a tear gas canister behind. Police reported no injuries and described the suspects as young men fleeing the scene.
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Labor Ministry
Treasury
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