First woman astronaut named for Challenger flight
NASA announced Sally Ride 30, astrophysicist, as first American woman in space aboard Challenger in 1983. Guion Bluford named first African American on an orbital mission. both flights set for 1983 with Crippen commanding and Hauck piloting. The crew includes international satellites and a six day flight.
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Census finds education gains
The 1980 Census long form data show Americans better educated and more likely to live alone. Public transit use fell to 6.3 percent. four years of high school topped 66.3 percent and four years of college rose to 17 percent. Mortgage costs rose for homeowners and renters alike.
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Supreme Court to rule on future postage rate effects
The court will decide next year whether Postal Service rate changes should favor first class letters or bulk mailers. Justices also let stand orders in Parma Ohio restricting integration and housing outreach, and announced review of tax breaks for private schools that discriminate.
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Assad closes Syria Iraq border cutting crude oil routes
Syria under Hafez Assad seals its borders with Iraq disrupting trade and the pipeline to the Mediterranean. The move against Saddam Hussein aligns with Iran in the Shatt el Arab dispute and may hike Iraqs reliance on Persian Gulf creditors while draining its reserves.
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Massacre in Barrios Leaves 48 Dead in Morazan Province
Two escapees tell reporters that army troops killed 48 villagers in Barrios Morazan province including women and children. The soldiers allegedly forced victims to lie prone before shooting them. In El Salvador, the new legislature opened its first session to set rules for appointing an interim president and cabinet. Pinochet in Chile asked his entire Cabinet to resign amid unrest and economic woes.
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Rubber workers reach tentative contract with B F Goodrich
In Columbus Ohio rubber workers win a tentative deal with B F Goodrich Co without a general wage raise for three years, but with cost of living adjustments. The pact wins early approval from a 15 member URW advisory committee as a pattern for the industry, with ratification by members likely in a week.
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U S bans business and tourist travel to Cuba
The Reagan administration moved to bar most business and tourist travel to Cuba to deny the regime hard currency. Officials said purchases, transportation payments, and living costs would be restricted under the Trading With the Enemy Act, with penalties up to 10 years and $10,000 fines. Americans may still visit relatives and licenses may be issued for officials, reporters, and humanitarian travel.
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Kissinger defends Nixon on drunkenness claims
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger rebutted Atlantic Monthly's charge that Richard Nixon was frequently drunk during crucial moments. He said Nixon was never drunk while making decisions and noted Nixon was not eager to decide while at his Key Biscayne retreat.
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