Richard S. Lewis

A Pennant on Venus

“The relationship between the space efforts of the United States and the USSR follows Newtons third law. For every action on one side of the Atlantic there is an equal and opposite reaction on the other. It becomes increasingly evident, therefore, that the two programs are mutually reactive, if not, indeed, interdependent…. Competition, not cooperation, is the catalyst.”Richard Lewis is science writer for the Chicago Sun Times and a member of the Bulletins editorial board.

Goal and No Goal: A New Policy in Space

“During the remainder of this decade, and in the next, manned vehicles will largely replace automatic spacecraft in scientific investigations of the moon and near space…. In the expanded framework of the Apollo Applications Program, the manned lunar landing loses its distinction as a national goal and becomes an incident, or, perhaps, a milestone, in a larger program of exploration, which is openended.”Richard Lewis is science writer for the Chicago Sun Times and serves on the Bulletins editorial board.

The Summer in Space

This summer is chockablock full of fun programming for readers of all ages and abilities! The theme: Summer of Space which is intended to commemorate the 50 Anniversary of man’s first steps on the moon has lent itself to a wide variety of group programs and experiences. The benefits of summer reading are clear. National research from Dominican University finds that students who participate in public library summer reading programs scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those who did not participate. Likewise, parents of children enrolled in the public library summer reading program reported that their children spent more time reading over the summer, read more confidently and more books overall, and were well prepared for school in the fall. To succeed in school and life, children and young adults need ongoing opportunities to learn and practice essential skills. Summer reading programs remind kids that reading is for fun—as well as for learning. There’s so much to see, so much to do at your library! There’s no better place to take your kids. Children ages 6-12 are encouraged to enroll in the Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program. Hosted at all of the seven branch locations, the participants will explore the far reaches of the universe and travel out of this world. Stories, coupled with STEAM activities will supply a universe of fun and learning. The annual SRP is sponsored by the Friends of the Colusa County Free Library. You can register through June 3, at any of the branch locations. The program schedule is as follows:

The Message from Mariner 4

Now that there seems to be no possibility of finding life as we know it on Mars, in what direction will our exploration of space proceed? The author is science writer for the Chicago Sun-Times.