Venus Probes Prompt Rethink Of Planet Formation
NASA scientists at Ames report unexpected Venus probe data challenging existing formation theories. Five descent probes found argon-36 in Venusian air far higher than Earth or Mars, implying Venus formed from different materials or processes. The Pioneer Venus mission costs $225 million and aims to map Venus' topography and atmosphere.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Venus
Ames Research Center
Venusian
Earth
Mars
Solar System
NASA
Carter Wins at Convention Over Budget Fight
President Carter survived a major floor battle at the Democratic midterm convention in Memphis as delegates rejected a budget resolution requiring equal funding for social programs. Kennedy delivered a fiery critique while Mondale urged continued budget cutting to battle inflation and keep Democrats in office. The compromise resolution allows gradual phasing in of social program funding in the next Congress.
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White House
Carter
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Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
Jody Powell
Kennedy
CBS News
Walter Mondale
Tehran peaceful protests spark calls for regime change
Thousands massed in Tehran for Ashura processions that may swell into demonstrations against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Opponents call the march a street referendum while authorities report no bloodshed.
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Tehran
Iran
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Karim Sanjaby
Hamadan
Ashura
Local Criminal Lawyers Criticize Judges and Media
A group of Virginia criminal lawyers judge the court system, citing judges out of touch with modern law and media sensationalism. They blame trials influenced by prosecution, discuss fairness of sentences, and note reporters leaking sealed indictments before defense access.
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Winchester
The
Star
Commonwealth
Virginia
Jack Kress
Virginia House and Senate
Kress
Sadat urges stronger American role in Middle East peace
Cairo reports President Sadat urged Secretary of State Vance for active US participation and strong binding guarantees to wrap up a peace treaty with Israel. He outlined a comprehensive pact with negotiations resuming and a Sinai signing, with all faiths represented.
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Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Cyrus Vance
U.S
al Ahram
Israel
Jimmy Carter
Sadat
Mt. Sinai
Vance
Mustafa Khalil
Golda Meir
Jerusalem
Menachem Begin
Mrs. Meir
Dog of Warren County Family Found Dead
The John Viars family in Warren County reports their dog has died with no clear cause. Read this week’s Wire from Warren for more details and memories of the pet.
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Warren County
Viarses
Warren
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