Delayed shuttle to try landing today at White Sands
Space shuttle Columbia, diverted by desert winds, will again attempt a landing today. NASA plans decision by 7 a.m. EST with a possible Florida landing if Northrup Strip is unsuitable. Ground winds and runway damage from a sandstorm threaten a Cape Canaveral option.
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Terrorists suspected in Amba zac train blast
Experts probed wreckage after a Paris Toulouse Capitole Express explosion killed five and wounded 27 near Amba zac France. Investigators weighed sabotage versus accidental detonation of illicit explosives amid rapid 100 mph travel.
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Today's Chuckle Alarm Clocks Okay If You Like That Sort
A light note on alarm clocks and quirky preferences. The item hints at humor in daily routines and ends with a brief copyright nod.
Iowa Senate probes level playing field for finance firms
The Iowa Senate Commerce Committee weighs a complex measure to level the field among financial entities amid S and L strains from a tight housing market. Senator Ed Holden aims to help S and Ls without overreaching others, as critics call the bill a Christmas tree of provisions.
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Right-wing parties seek unity with Christian Democrats in El Salvador
Five opposition parties forming a majority in the 60 member constituent assembly invited the Christian Democrats to join a government of national unity. The move follows a high turnout as leftist guerrillas attacked Usulutan amid ongoing civil conflict. ARENA leader Maj. Roberto d Aubuisson promoted the coalition, while the Reagan administration urged reconciliation with guerrillas ready to join the democratic process.
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Reagan proposes five step plan for housing industry
President Reagan outlined a five point program to aid housing by boosting pension fund flow into credit markets and easing mortgage regulations. He did not commit to lowering the $91.5 billion deficit in his 1983 budget, while realtors pushed for deficit cuts to curb high interest rates. Sales of new houses fell 11.8 percent in February to 336,000 annual rate as prices edged up to 81,800 from 80,? in prior month.
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Chariots of Fire wins best picture at 54th Oscars
The 1981 ceremony honors Chariots of Fire as best picture. Henry Fonda wins best actor for On Golden Pond with Katherine Hepburn taking best actress in her fourth Oscar. Maureen Stapleton and Sir John Gielgud win supporting acting Oscars. Raiders of the Lost Ark leads tech categories.
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