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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1974 Pag Moss Asks NASA Appraisal Of Jupiter Effect Hypothesis The Chairman of the Senate Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee, has asked the Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for a report on the Jupicredibility of the ter Effect hypothesis which predicts an increase in earthquakes when the nine planets of our solar system are aligned in 1982. Utah Senator Frank E. (Ted) Moss has written to Dr. James C. Fletcher asking his agency for an appraisal on the hypothesis which was explained in the September 16 issue of Newsweek Magazine. Credited to a NASA researcher and a British physical sciences magazine editor, the Jupiter Effect predicts the 1982 alignment of all the planets will disrupt weather patterns on earth and increase the frequency and intensity of earthquakes. One of the eight objectives of The Space Act of 1958 is for NASA to expand the human knowledge of phenomena in the atmosphere and space. Moss asked Fletcher for the answer to three questions: 1. Is Stephen Plagemann a competent authority and does his theory have any credibility? (Plagemann is a researcher at NASAs Goddard Soace Center of the Jupiter and Effect hypothesis). 2. if there is a possibility so-call- co-auth- ed or ... that Mr. Plagemanns theory . . . has any crediblity, shouldnt NASA undertake or support more sgnificant research in this regard? 3. What could NASA do to confirm or disprove the Jupiter Effect and determine its potential impact. Moss says if the hypothesis is deemed plausible, he will arrange hearings before the Senate Space Committee to determine what steps should be taken. The news report, cited by Moss, said alignment of the nine planets occurs once every 179 years. When its caring for the needs of its retired people. About twice a week another name comes up on the retirement list at Kennecotts Utah Copper Division. And two more employees join the over 1300 who form Kennecotts retired people. But though they leave the ranks of the employed, none are forgotten. Each receives a monthly pension, a medical care program with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for life, and a paid up life insurance policy. Through Kennecotts employee relations de partment, a local chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons has been organized. Kennecott even pays the AARP national dues for retirees. And some 200 of them meet regularly at the Senior Citizens Center in Salt Lake City for informative sessions on subjects of special interest to them. Kennecott also was the first major contributor to the Magna Community Council Senior Citizens Center. Through Kennecotts retirement program these older citizens are sharing a sense of purpose, dignity and independence in their twilight years. Some of the beautiful things they have worked for all their productive lives. Local Student At Freedom Academy LLocal high school students in Salt LLake City are among 37 students throughout Utah who recently attended the Utah National Guards Freedom Academy. According to Utah Adiutant. General. Major General Maurice L. Watts, the Academy is designed to orient high school leaders on issues of national concern. our government, our heritage, and patriotism as well as local history and tradition. The highlights of the weeks stay at the National Guard training camn included the Keynote Address by BYU President. Ual-li- n H. Oaks, a visit with Governor Calvin L. Ramoton. presentations by distinguished community leaders, a trip to the Bingham Open Pit mine, an evening at LLaLgoon. a special demonstration by the Utah Guard Green Berets and a demonstration of the Army Aviation aircraft in the Utah Guard. Manv cf the boys also had a chance to try ranelling for themselves under the direction of Ruecial Forces troopers. LTC Don Anderson. Commandant of he Utah Military Academy and Director of Communications for Mountain Fuel gave a unique presentation called Love and Words. Free are Four-Letter Some cats sharpen their claws: others lacquer them: Utah Copper Bivision |