Private rocket venture readies satellite launches in Houston
Space Services Inc led by former NASA astronaut Donald K. Slayton says it can place satellites into orbit if customers have funds. Slayton notes demand as NASA Air Force and ESA fleets face possible grounding amid accidents. Interferon approved for hairy cell leukemia marks new medical era, FDA says. Grace Thrasher, 74, Santa Monica, dies in Carson City after river tour bus crash leaves 19 dead.
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Hospital Reconsiders Listing Baby for Heart Transplant
In Los Angeles a hospital is reevaluating its decision to not list the infant son of unwed parents as a heart transplant candidate. A spokeswoman said the case prompts debate over who gets life saving care.
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Reagan urges 320 billion defense plan at Parris Island
President Reagan visited the Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island to press Congress to approve a 1987 defense budget of 320 billion dollars. He challenged critics to “tell it to the Marines” and vowed to fight for full support and equipment as recruits endured obstacle courses in rain and mud.
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