Jul 30 1963
From The Space Library
Speaking on Senate floor, Sen. E. L. Bartlett (D.-Alaska) proposed establishment of Congressional Office of Science and Technology "as a creature of Congress, responsible only to the Congress. "This office would have a small, highly Skilled, permanent, professional Staff and a large body of consultants, available to the Congress to furnish advice, evaluations, and reports . . . . It would be the task of the permanent Staff to ask questions for Congress, to answer questions of Congress, and to assist the Members in handling the scientific matters which come before them. It would also be the responsibility Of COST to report to the appropriation committees whatever achievements, happenings or failures in the Scientific world appear to be of importance . . . ." (CR, 7/30/63,12896-98)
At Second Space Industry Assistance Symposium in Houston, sponsored by MSC and Houston Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Rice Univ., Dave W. Lang, Chief of MSC Procurement and Contracts Div., said that average basic Salary for all MSC employees was $8,500. "The industrial support payroll [of MSC] stands at $27 million per year locally and is expected to reach $45 million next year. The Clear Lake Site itself is expected to cost nearly $150 million by the time it reaches completion. The majority of these expenditures will provide income for Houston area firms and individuals through prime and Subcontracts to Houston area firms, purchase of materials through local suppliers, and employment of local skilled and unskilled labor." Since locating in Houston, MSC had awarded more than $12 million in contracts to Houston area firms. In addition, MSC attracted some 300 business representatives per month from out-of-town. "If these out-of-town visitors spend a minimum of $15 per day, it adds up about $100,000 more in revenue each year to the growing impact of MSC." Lang also remarked on the influence of MSC on local universities "The reason for the high interest in education is apparent when you See that out of 1213 scientific and technical personnel, 1050 have bachelor of science degrees, 140 have masters, and 23 doctorates." (Text; NASA-MSC Fact Sheet #202)
USAF launched Blue Scout, Jr., probe from Cape Canaveral to altitude of more than 8,000 mi. 50-lb. instrumented payload was designed to conduct measurements of the ionosphere. (DOD Release 1080-63)
NASA would support pilot program to develop adult education course on the Space program in Pawtucket, R.I., E. E. Collin of NASA Education Services said in New York Herald Tribune. NASA $2,500 contract with Rhode Island State Dept. of Public Instruction would finance 10 two-hr. presentations covering overall space exploration program, each given by expert in the subject area. (Loory, N.Y. Herald Trib., 7/30/63; Collin, NASA AFEE)
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center held Second Industry Assistance Symposium at Rice Univ. Houston. (MSC Release 63-114)
Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges released letter of commendation to Francis W. Reichelderfer, retiring as Chief of Weather Bureau, which said : ". . . When you took your post 25 years ago, the Bureau established its first network of radio-sonde upper air observations. On your departure you are leaving a legacy of the world's largest and most sophisticated weather system, one that is already effectively using such modern tools as satellites and computers. "During your tour of duty, your leadership and inspiration guided meteorologists throughout the world to work toward the common goal of a truly global weather system. Your plans to expand your international activities will, I am sure, contribute much to world cooperation and advancement in atmospheric sciences . . . ." (Commerce Dept. Release G-63-142)
Atlas ICBM fired from Vandenberg AFB by Strategic Air Command combat crew in successful 7,000-mi. test. (DOD Release 1080-63)
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