Shuttle Launch Plan Reaffirms Safety Overhaul Stance
Kennedy Space Center director presents an autographed book of 15 000 workers to astronaut Hilmers as Discovery undergoes a four day test voyage toward launch from pad 39B. The ceremony recalls the Challenger tragedy and outlines a $2.4 billion overhaul of the shuttle system including redesigned solid fuel boosters.
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Discovery
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Branstad Speaks on Drought and Freedom in Iowa Parade
Governor Terry Branstad served as grand marshal in Oelwein’s Fourth of July parade while noting drought impacts on Iowa’s economy and planning talks with Agriculture Secretary Lyng for aid. He urged reflection on liberties and cited the Bill of Rights protecting speech religion and press.
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Terry Branstad
Oelwein
Iowa
Branstad
Washington, D.C
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Richard Lyng
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Soviets in Eastern Iowa cancel fireworks show over fire risk
The Soviet delegation planned a fireworks display in a park but Iowa City Fire Chief Larry Donner canceled it due to high fire danger. Stanislav Yuzishin, a 25 year old Chernobyl firefighter, helped extinguish the plant blaze and says nuclear power must be handled carefully. He reflected that after Chernobyl he does not want explosions or bombs in the world. The walkers will ride buses to the Amana Colonies for a community picnic and then travel five miles east of Grinnell on Highway 6 before walking to Grinnell College for the night.
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Yuzishin
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Amana
Grinnell
Highway 6
Grinnell College
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Cedar Rapids
Bowden
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Marion
O’rouke
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Veterans Council
Nirvana on Road Brings Zen to Commuting
A driver near Los Angeles spent three hours daily commuting and began practicing zazen while driving. He found his driving improved and arrived at work less uptight, keeping meditation as a road practice for twelve years.
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Los Angeles
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