Aug 23 1972
From The Space Library
Republican National Platform for science and technology was published by Washington Evening Star and Daily News: "We will place special emphasis on these areas in which break-throughs are needed: Abundant, clean energy sources; safe, fast and pollution- free transportation; improved emergency health care; reduction of loss of life, health, and property in natural disasters; rehabilitation of alcoholics and addicts to dangerous drugs. We will press ahead with the space shuttle program to replace today's expendable launch vehicles and provide low-cost access to space for a wide variety of missions, including those related to earth resources." (W Star & News, 8/23/72, A10)
U.S.-U.S.S.R. treaty on limitation of antiballistic missile systems was ratified at joint meeting of commissions for foreign affairs of U.S.S.R. Supreme Soviet. (Tass, FBIS-Sov, 8/23/72, Hl)
Soviet Politburo member Mikhail A. Suslov, in speech before foreign affairs commissions of Supreme Soviet, endorsed formal ratification of U.S.S.S.R. antiballistic missile treaty, but warned against U.S. attempts "to distort the spirit and letter of the treaty and interim agreement." He said U.S.S.R. would "take into consideration in its policy all changes that may appear in the position of the American side." (NYT, 8/24/72, 6)
National Academy of Sciences program of postdoctoral staff fellowships under $250 000 grant from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation was announced by Dr. Philip Handler, NAS President. Some eight scientists would be selected annually to study aspects of science and public policy while participating in staff work of their own choosing within NAS, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council. (NAS Release)
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