20 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1976
Page
1
In Pasadena on Tuesday scientists said Viking 2 failed to detect organic molecules in soil beneath a Martian rock. Researchers note carbon compounds are needed for life and say more soil will be tested in three biological experiments to probe life processes.
An executive director of the Medical Association of Georgia released a memo accusing former Governor Jimmy Carter of being uncooperative with medicine in the state. The document cites him leaving Georgia Medicaid $3 million in debt and recounts disputes with physicians during his administration.
Tennessee welfare officials ordered workers to stop returning abused children to their families. Abused children already sent back on trial will be moved to foster homes or institutions. The measure came after the death of Melisha Gibson in Cleveland and follows a grand jury review.
At Johnson Space Center Houston, Dr. Johnston and colleagues study treadmill and cardiopulmonary responses in women to assess selection criteria for the nation s first women astronauts. Tests measure heart rate blood pressure and responses to lower body pressure. Officials say women may be among the 18 astronauts and 13 mission specialists chosen for the shuttle program with applications already 434 inquiries and 20 dollars each.
The daily Numbers Gamer drawing in Maryland produced the winning number 33. The result was announced in Baltimore with no additional details on prize amount or winners.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said the United States regards Israel as a strong asset not a burden amid controversy sparked by Gen. George Brown’s remark that Israel is a military burden. The issue followed Brown’s interview comments and drew reactions from Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale, with Ford’s stance remaining cautious. Brown later defended his view, saying he spoke in military terms and did not oppose U.S. policy of aiding Israel.
In Luling Louisiana four people died and about 50 were reported missing after a cargo ship collided broadside with a Mississippi River ferry carrying roughly 20 cars and unknown walk-on passengers. Rescue efforts recovered several victims as a second ferry aided in the swift water search upriver from New Orleans.
Amy Carter and 12 friends marked her ninth birthday with green and white cake in Plains Georgia. A Tampa actress spokeswoman described the party while Carter spoke to the American Public Health Association about encouraging women to study medicine and pursuing ambitious careers beyond being the president's daughter.
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