That's a Rich One!

From the August 4, 1969 Newsweek, here's a one-pager from scientist Robert Jastrow about how he hoped the world would derive benefits from Apollo research.

He was right about some of this.  Here's a 2022 article covering the topic.  Another survey says, "Econometric studies estimate that Apollo returned five to seven dollars to the United States' economy for every dollar invested in it." source

So, there are some upsides to learning things.  Students, take note!

  

What's in the Box?

Well, it waren't a Jack-in-the-Box!

Them thar is Moon Rocks!  As narrated in the August 4, 1969 issue of Newsweek.

See you next Monday.  

 

... And ... They're Back!

Back from the Moon, that is!

This is coverage from the August 4, 1969 Newsweek.

  

Is the Moon Mine? It SHOULD Be One

Have we staked our claim yet?

Read this article from the August 4, 1969 Newsweek and decide for yourself.  You can read more about Dr Eugene Shoemaker here.

See you next week!

  

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Yep, I must confess I wasn't completely complete in my clipping prowess!  Here's the proof.  Y'see, this note from the August 4, 1969 Newsweek refers to the cover of their July 28th issue.  But I ain't got that issue.  Mea culpa!

If you go a-lookin' online to buy one of these critters, it can run from less than ten bucks to $40+.  But every version I spied contained the center image, the cover of the "domestic" issue.

See you next Monday with something less controversial, I hope!

  

All Aboard for Mongo!

From the August 4, 1969 Newsweek.

Where do they get their far-out ideas?

See you next Monday.