Oct 16 1971
From The Space Library
Sleeping bag, handgun, photos, and papers carried by aviator Wiley Post on flight on which he lost his life Aug. 15, 1935, had been donated to State of Oklahoma for display by historical society, AP reported. Post was killed with comedian Will Rogers when aircraft engine failed after takeoff from Pt. Barrow, Alaska, on sector of contemplated flight to Siberia. (NYT, 10/17/71, 32)
Lasers were finding increased applications in defense technology, New York Times article reported. Weapon scientists were "clearly excited over its possibilities as a deadly offensive weapon against nuclear missiles and aircraft." AEC and Don spokesmen had conceded that laser programs were underway but had said national security barred discussion of subject. DOD had said lasers had been used in new rang-finding devices and in medical research and that, while it was primarily USAF program, "some" Army research was also going on. (Ripley, NYT, 10/16/71, 15)
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