Shuttle in Spin Tests as NASA Prepares for Homecoming
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla Columbia astronauts tested flight systems after a faulty ground navigation signal sent the shuttle into a slow spin Commander Dan Brandenstein manually stabilized the ship until corrected guidance arrived There was no danger to the crew five astronauts worked on medical and science experiments while conditions were watched for Friday landing at Edwards Air Force Base California
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Oat Bran May Not Lower Cholesterol
A Boston study concludes oat bran lowers cholesterol only because participants ate less saturated fat and cholesterol overall. Experts dispute a single finding, noting long term evidence supports oats but not a unique effect.
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CPI Rises 0.4 Percent In December 1989
Government data show the Consumer Price Index up 0.4 percent in December as energy costs climb and food and dairy prices push the annual rate to 4.6 percent, a high since 1981. Weather and drought influence food costs, with fuel oil leading energy gains at 19.5 percent for the year.
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Diplomats Worried by Series of Incidents in Panama
Washington reports a tense chain of confrontations between US forces in Panama and foreign envoys. Critics warn the events jeopardize diplomacy, with Perry Shankle noting risk to missions worldwide. The Foreign Service Association sent a private letter to Defense Secretary Cheney detailing concerns.
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Derrick Derrick Voted With Bush About Half Time
South Carolina Democrat Butler Derrick backed President Bush on about 44 percent of votes last year per Congressional Quarterly. The study notes Derrick aligned with the conservative coalition on key issues and supported non-lethal aid to the Nicaraguan contras, with other SC Democrats slightly higher.
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U S Criticism of Israeli Policy Grows as Aid Debate Heats Up
Washington officials push for flexibility in U S aid while Senate Republicans propose diverting about 330 million to Eastern Europe from Israel and four other nations. Rabin meets Baker amid renewed concerns over settlements and a West Bank Gaza influx of Soviet Jews, challenging Shamir’s stance.
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Catholic School Tests Students for Drugs in Chicago
The St. Sabina Academy in Chicago's South Side begins random drug testing for 25 sixth to eighth graders. Principal Pfleger and most parents support the program citing child safety, while the ACLU opposes the policy as an outrageous invasion of privacy.
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Republican May Challenge Rep Derrick Derrick to run in November
Ray Haskin a Republican real estate broker indicated plans to challenge Rep Butler Derrick a Democrat of South Carolina in the November elections. He announced a slogan to shake hands and said he would wait until February for a formal announcement while organizing his campaign and seeking a campaign manager.
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