Weather blamed for air pollution in Tucson expert says
Willard LeBlond Groene, speaking at a Kiwanis Club luncheon, said Tucson and Phoenix pollution stems from stable air and limited mixing. He noted sources like smelters and vehicles and warned restoring past air clarity would be nearly impossible without major tech changes.
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Kiwanis Club
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Paradise Valley
U.S. Weather Bureau
Mummy Mountain Astronomical Observatory
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Greene
Valley Beautiful Citizens Council Inc
Spark That Killed Apollo 1 Crew Likely From Tiny Fire
CAPE KENNEDY UPI The Apollo 1 tragedy, where Gus Grissom Ed White and Roger Chaffee perished in a pure oxygen cabin, may have been sparked by a tiny electrical source during a plugs out test. The blaze, fed by pure oxygen, burned instantly through insulation wiring and the astronauts’ silver space suits, gutting the capsule in seconds. Officials continue to investigate the exact origin of the spark and the failure of the ignition sequence.
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UPI
America
Gus Grissom
Ed White
Roger Chaffee
Spaceflight's shadow: Apollo 1 tragedy and near disasters
A historical overview recalls the Apollo 1 fire and other near misses in spaceflight history. It notes Grissom's Mercury scare, Gemini 8's docking crisis, Gemini 6/7 pad near miss, and unconfirmed reports of Soviet cosmonaut fatalities, framing the dangers behind manned space exploration.
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David Scott
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Caesar the Doberman Gets Fired from Moonshine Sniffing Job
In Savannah, Caesar the Doberman pinscher is discharged from Chatham County police work after a strong start last April that helped seize a seven barrell liquor still. Police chief Love says Caesar did not pan out and the unit will seek new canines. The story ends with a $150 price tag for the dog.
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Caesar
Chatham County
Love
Apollo 1 Disaster Board Named and Fire Details Outlined
The Apollo 1 disaster prompted the formation of a review board led by Dr. Floyd L. Thompson with members including Dr. Max Faget and George White. Investigators analyzed cockpit tapes as the fire erupted during a simulated launch at T minus 10 minutes, with hold conditions and failed hatch escape proving fatal for the three astronauts, while 27 workers suffered smoke inhalation.
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Manned Spacecraft Center
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Apollo
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Tucson
John Williams
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GM Recalls 321 GMC Rh Model Trucks Over Steering Defects
Pontiac Michigan UP I reports General Motors recalls 321 GMC Rh trucks for steering problems. Pressure lines for power steering could be damaged reducing assist, and full left turns risk tire contact with a socket causing possible tire failure. No accidents reported. vehicles already delivered.
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UPI
General Motors
GMC Trucks Coach Division
Adviser to AEC Names Marshall Brucer to Arizona Panel
Dr. Marshall Brucer of Tucson has been named to the Arizona Atomic Energy Commission's medical advisory committee. Brucer, a pioneer in nuclear medicine, previously chaired the medical division at Oak Ridge Institute for Nuclear Science in Oak Ridge Tennessee.
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Marshall Brucer
Tucson
Arizona Atomic Energy Commission
Brucer
Oak Ridge Institute For Nuclear Science
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Rural Poverty Panel Finds Urban Absorption Key After Watts Riots
President Johnsons Rural Poverty Advisory Committee heard witnesses on rural to city migration and farm workers replaced by machines. They urged massive federal aid, strict housing codes, integrated education, and pre employment exams as remedies, with hearings extending from Tucson to Memphis and Washington.
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Watts
Los Angeles
America
Raymond L. Johnson
Los Angeles Area Economic Development Agency
Johnson
Pioneer International Hotel
Tucson
Memphis
Tenn
Washington, D.C
Addi
Norman W. Todd
Tucson Committee On Economic Opportunity
A. Alan Hanshaw
Arizona
Square Dance Lessons Slated for Beginners
City Parks and Recreation Department offers free square dance lessons at the Downtown Recreation Center 220 S 5th Ave. Adults may enroll as couples. openings remain. Call the Recreation Department for more information.
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City Parks and’ Recreation Department
S. 5Th Ave
Recreation Department
Verde Meadows town houses offer low monthly payments
Builder Sam Witt touts Verde Meadows as a mass production inspired community with studio to three bedroom apartments priced at 50 to 110 dollars monthly after a down payment. Each unit includes range, oven, cooler, disposer, car port, enclosed patios, and optional two baths. Desert landscaping minimizes upkeep while location and convenience attract buyers.
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Sam Witt
Verde Meadows
Aparimente
Verde Meadows Recreation Center and Rentals Near Tucson
Verde Meadows offers a friendly community with a 2000 sq ft recreation center hosting crafts and classes. Proximity includes downtown, Ft. Huachuca, U of A, and Southside YMCA. Townhouses ready for immediate occupancy advertise up to 50 percent rent savings. model apartments open daily at 1338 East Irvington Road. Call 294-9421 for brochure.
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