Shuttle fuel cell issue forces early landing plan
NASA officials reveal that a failing fuel cell caused concern after the Columbia lift off, with voltage drops noted hours before launch. Despite 20-20 hindsight, managers cleared flight and Mission Control planned a Tuesday return. Astronauts hurried to complete experiments while researchers lamented the lost time and hoped to fly their tests on a future mission.
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Mission Control
Columbia
Holloway
NASA
Hassell
Kennedy Space Center
Ofs
Michael Robinson
Masters Week Boosts Aiken Golf as Palmetto Opens
Aiken braces for a busy Masters Week with tourists and corporate groups flocking to 12 courses in the area. Palmetto Golf Club, the oldest in SC and GA, will open to the public. tee times filled within two weeks after January 2. Tom Moore of Palmetto notes global visitors aim to play more after watching the Masters.
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Augusta National
Franklin
Steve Foss
Midland Valley Country Club
Palmetto Golf Club
South Carolina
Georgia
Tom Moore
Palmetto
Aiken
Moore
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company
Morther
Eulaie Valley
Bob
Tremins
Sayers
Tess
Wil
Aiken Prep Honors Harrington With Tennis Trophy
At a recent celebration Harrington received a tribute and party in his honor A Tennis Tournament Trophy will be installed at Aiken Prep bearing future champions names A former student a fellow teacher a board member and a parent spoke of Bob Harringtons impact on their lives and on the school He called the appreciation heartwarming and hard to express.
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Aiken Preparatory School
Harrington
Aiken Prep
Stu
Jeff’s Tromia Art Drive Supports Disabled Arts Access
Jeff’s Tromia generosity funds a Tri-Development Center project and art lessons for people with disabilities. Ms Lattimore recalls his kindness and notes many own his paintings. Proceeds from paintings and tours aid art experiences for the disabled. Aiken Regional hosts two part computer classes for intermediate users from 7 to 8:30 pm on April 16 and 23 led by Joe Marino. For more information call 641-5926.
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Tri-Development Center
Ms. Lattimore
Gourtney
Aiken
Joe Marino
Larceny and arson charges loom over week in Aiken court
Edward Alexander Johnson, 18, named in 16 indictments opening criminal court with 12 counts of grand larceny of a vehicle plus arson and burglary counts. The docket totals 519 cases, including sexual misconduct, abuse, and drug offenses. Former Sheriff Gunnells faces 11 counts over alleged theft of North Carolina riding mowers. Robert Dunbar faces a murder charge after a September shooting during a rifle dispute. self defense claimed.
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Aiken
Edward Alexander Johnson
W. Lawrence Brown
Johnson
Aiken County Detention Center
Brown
Costa M. Pleiones
Aiken County
W. Ralph Gunnells
8.C. Law Enforcement Division
Gunnells
North Carolina
Robert Dunbar
Odell Williams
Dunbar
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Steve Smith
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