NASA Repair Team Delivers Solar Max Reflight at 305 Miles
Astronauts James van Hoften and George Nelson serviced the Solar Max satellite in Challenger's cargo bay for four hours restoring altitude control and electronics, covering 305 miles above Earth. The mission valued at 48 million dollars versus 235 million to replace, signals modular satellites and supports future space stations.
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James van Hoften
George Nelson
NASA
Nelson
Earth
Outer Space
United States
Rudnick Fights Twin Trailer Bill In South Carolina
Rep Irene Rudnick leads opposition as House votes 56 28 to approve twin trailers on SC highways. Bill awaits Senate action amid safety concerns and federal approval of tandem rigs expanding interstate access. Opponents warn of danger and highway overload urging study of ground transport options.
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Irene Rudnick
D-Aiken
South Carolina
House
Senate
Rudnick
United States
Derrick Warns Jackson Runoff Ban Could Split Democrats
U S Representative Butler Derrick criticizes Jesse Jackson for pushing to outlaw primary runoff elections. He argues such a move would alienate moderate Southern voters and risk turning the party toward minority interests. He cites Mayor Harvey Gant and Mayor Andrew Young as leaders who attract diverse support. The piece warns that further racial polarization could end the party as known.
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U. S
Butler Derrick
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Derrick
Democratic Party
Jackson, Who, Despite His Rallying Call For A Rainbow Coalition
Charlotte
Harvey Gant
Atlanta
Andrew Young
Thought For Today Napoleon quote about perspective
A quotation frames the leap from sublime to ridiculous as a single step. Napoleon Bonaparte is cited as the source, highlighting a historical view on perception and judgment.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Midland and Odessa Rebound By Joint Oil City Revival
In West Texas the oil boom towns Midland and Odessa revived together after the 1982 plunge. Relying on cooperation, rivals merged efforts to cut costs by 25 to 30 percent, redeveloping rigs and office space, with unemployment dropping to 9.6 percent below the national average.
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Midland
Odessa
West Texas
Mondale’s hard fought comeback reshapes campaign face
Mondale weathered a brutal six week grind sprinting 30 races and a Hart challenge that tested his limits He says the struggle sharpened his positioning and resolve while exposing faults with fundraising and youth outreach He anticipates further tests from Hart and Jackson as he bids to unite the party for the convention
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David S. Broder
Washington
Walter F. Mondale
Pennsylvania
Winston Churchill
Mondale
Hubert H. Humphrey
Jimmy Carter
Senate
Gary
Gary Hart
New Hampshire
Maine
Edmund S. Muskie
Henry M. Jackson
Edward M. Kennedy
Humphrey
Harry Truman
White House
Hart
Union Political Action Committee
Jesse L. Jackson
San Francisco
Jackson
Bryn Mawr
Ashley Cooper on Politics and Languagein a Humorous Column
Ashley Cooper surveys political rumors noting Hart may drop his surname, mock elections, and satirizes a potential state fruit basket for South Carolina. He cites Diane Sawyer's Jackson interview and remarks on racial double standards and language for mature relationships. He closes with a quip on predicting a baby’s sex.
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Mr. Jackson
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