Nov 13 1966

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Sunspots as large as 12 times the earth's diameter were detected by Bochum Observatory, West Germany. One group reportedly measured about 97,200 mi. across; smaller sunspots were about 27,000 mi. wide. (Reuters, NYT, 11/15/66, 61; Reuters, Wash. Post, 11/14/66, A23)

IBM Federal Systems Div. received $218,000 AFSC contract to investigate means of reducing operating costs and reaction time of future space missions through streamlined guidance and control procedures. (Wash. Sun. Star, 11/13/66, D15)

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