Devastating Setback After Many Triumphs at Cape Canaveral
The Challenger disaster stunned the world as seven crew members died and students nationwide mourned. The piece honors Ronald McNair and Christa McAuliffe, questions the shuttle program’s pace and purpose, and pledges to continue space exploration with lessons from the tragedy.
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Associated Press
Cape Canaveral
America
New Hampshire
Christa McAuliffe
Ronald E. McNair
Lake City
McAuliffe
Soviets Push Arms and Presence in Libya
Soviet plans to station SAM 5 missiles in Libya raise tensions as Moscow keeps Libyan and Soviet crews at three sites. The buildup, seen as a strategic bid for bases and influence, suggests risks of miscalculation amid U.S. warnings and potential air strikes.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Libya
Rome
Vienna
Gulf of Sidra
Mediterranean
Syria
Lebanon
Moscow
Egypt
Khadafy
Israel
U.S
Khadary
Mikhail Gorbachev
United States
Gorbachev
Anwar Sadat
Pentagon
Incongruous Attire and Snippets of Policy Gripes
A night of casual dinner party observations includes navy jackets and a quip about blue blazers. The piece surveys assorted political quips and a string of quirky federal grants, from mosquito-wing studies to tennis court cheating, ending with a biologist and an Ivy League professor noting odd research outcomes.
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Yours Truly
Fat Genetics Fuel Debate on Obesity Responsibility
A guest editorial discusses a Danish study and NEJM report suggesting genetics largely shape fatness. It cites Dr Albert J. Stankard noting some individuals with two fat parents still lose weight, while urging ongoing effort in managing weight and accepting partial blame.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Denmark
Albert J. Stankard
University of Pennsylvania
Charity priorities shift toward Americans in need
The piece argues churches overfund foreign missions while neglecting domestic aid, praising celebrity and corporate efforts to help Americans. It cites Taft charity events with Kenny Rogers and Julie Newton, Willie Nelson led efforts for farmers and Native Americans, and SECOND HARVEST redistributing 100 million pounds of food to 78 banks. It recalls America’s tradition of first helping homefolks and wonders if focus is returning to domestic relief.
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Kenny Rogers
Julie Newton
Diana Ross
Cathy Lee Crosby
Michael McDonald
Taft
California
United States
Amer
Willie Nelson
Robin Williams
Billy Crystal
Whoopi Goldberg
Harold Ramish
America
Chicago
Second Harvest
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Obsolete Skill Triumphs for Chicago Sports Writer
Mike Royko reflects on ending two decades of writing post loss columns as Chicago Bears rally to defeat New England Patriots. He recalls his grueling habit of crafting defiant pieces after defeats and revels in a rare victory mood.
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Chicago
New England
Mike Ditka
Ditka
Boston
General McArthur
Wally
Buddy Ryan
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Challenger
Florida
U. S
Reagan
Ashley
Boy George
Tommy Hartnett
Defense
National Science Foundation
Federal Aviation Administration
Army
National Endowment of the Humanities
Arlington County
Dean Honey
Zonker
Mike Royk
Patriots
Bears
Jack Murphy Stadium
Sun Belt
Frisco
San Diego
Miami
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