Scientists help astronauts aim telescopes from space
NASA and Johns Hopkins researchers assisted Columbia crew in operating the Astro observatory on the shuttle. Despite two on-board computer failures caused by lint and overheating, ground control guided ground-based aiming and astronauts used a joystick to target quasars, galaxies, and a 1987 supernova, producing science data beyond expectations.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Columbia
NASA
Ous
Arthur Davidson
Johns Hopkins University
Davidson
Governor defends DeConcini at Senate ethics hearing
Arizona Governor Rose Mofford testified as a character witness for Dennis DeConcini during an ethics hearing. She said Keating was highly regarded in 1987 and that DeConcini helped constituents, noting his work on border drug interdiction with William Bennett. The hearing explored five senators’ ties to Keating and Lincoln Savings.
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Arizona
DeConcini
Senate
Washington
Rose Mofford
Dennis DeConcini
Charles Keating
Mofford
Arizona Democrat
S&l
Keating
American Continental Corp
Phoenix
Lincoln Savings and Loan Association
Lincoln
Keating and Associates
John McCain
R. Ariz
Donald Riegle
D-Mich
John Glenn
D. Ohio
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Bush
William Bennett
Arizona-Mexico
Bennett
Robert Bennett
Ethics Committee
Large districts seek applicants for impossible superintendent role
Urban school districts struggle to fill top slots as superintendents quit or are fired amid budget strains and political pressure. Across 18 districts, average tenure falls to 2.5 years, with salaries often surpassing 100000 dollars and perks like housing allowances.
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Associated Press
Educational Research Service
Arlington
Magazine held liable for 12.4 million in death of businessman
A Montgomery jury found Soldier of Fortune liable for 12.4 million over a gun for hire ad tied to the 1985 murder of Rich ard Braun. The Braun brothers argued the classified ad spurred the killing, while the magazine claimed no duty to vet advertisers under First Amendment protections.
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Montgomery
Ala
Soldier of Fortune Magazine
Richard Braun
U.S. District Court
Braun
Houston
U.S. Supreme Court
Michael
Ian Braun
Richard Savage
Knoxville Town
Brauns
Bruce Gastwirth
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Parise
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Hammond High School
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Samuel Husk
Council of Great City Schools
Washington, D.C
House of Cards
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Cortines
Ken Underwood
Harold Webb Associates
Winnetka, Ill
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Toledo
Ohio
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Webb
Blairs Ferry Rd
Council St. NE
Cedar Rapids
Hoffman Tree Farm
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Leah
Dan
Aaron and
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the Dairy Queen
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1St Ave
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Boyson Rd
C Ave
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E. Washington ST
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