Mar 11 1968
From The Space Library
The International Biological Program-Its Meaning and Needs, released by House Committee on Science and Astronautics' Science, Research, and Development Subcommittee, considered "one of the most crucial situations to face this or any other civilization-the immediate or near potential of man to damage, perhaps beyond repair, the ecological system of the planet on which all life depends," International Biological Program asked for $200 million over five years to attack problem; Subcommittee recommended $3-5 million for FY 1969. (Text; W Post, 4/5/68, A24)
President Johnson sent to Congress Marine Science Affairs-A Year of Plans and Progress; The Second Report of the President to the Congress on Marine Resources and Engineering Development and reported on FY 1969 budget, which included $516 million for marine science and technology programs. Increased funding was requested for program on application of spacecraft technology in oceanography and improved observation and prediction of ocean environment. (PD, 3/18/68, 489-90)
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