Shuttle crew completes satellite delivery and tests aboard
Four alumni from the 1978 astronaut class and veteran John Crippen delivered a $37.5 million satellite for Indonesia from the space shuttle. Sally Ride, Rick Hauck, John Fabian, Norman Thagard and Crippen conducted experiments, enjoyed views over Mexico, and shared a lighthearted media moment with Mission Control.
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Chariot Race at Linn County Fairgrounds Crowns Mehmen
Larry Mehmen of Denver Iowa wins the Sunday Two-Horse Chariot race at Linn County Fairgrounds with Danny Bohlen of Allison Iowa finishing second. Don Essick of Gillett Grove and Doug Thomas of Correctionville trail in the field.
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Cruise missile deployment would cost over $1 billion annually
Defense officials testified that full deployment of 464 ground launched cruise missiles at six European bases would relocate nearly 20,000 personnel and dependents and require more than $1 billion per year for operating and maintenance. The figures were presented in a closed hearing before Rep. Hefner's military construction subcommittee.
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Air Force pressed to speed MX missiles by 1986 deadline
President Reagan aims for initial operational MX intercontinental ballistic missiles by December 1986. The urgency pushes the Air Force to shorten construction and base development, despite delays and program reviews. Maj. Gen. Clifton Wright testified to a House subcommittee.
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Economists Say Best Time to Buy Was Last Year
Economists agree the optimal moment for purchases is behind us as prices were highest then, suggesting current markets still favor buyers. The remark highlights persistent value gaps across goods and services, urging shoppers to assess timing before committing to big-ticket buys.
Pope John Paul II Visits Poland Amid Martial Law Tensions
In Czestochowa the pope crowned Poland’s Black Madonna icon as a symbol of national freedom, urging calm amid anti-government protests. He warned readers to contemplate his words peacefully as the government and church faced strains over martial law.
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Mondale says sending troops to Central America inevitable
Former Vice President Walter Mondale told NBC Meet the Press that Reagan era Central America policy makes U S troops in El Salvador inevitable. He warned of militarization and widened war while not committing to a specific action.
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