NASA delays Columbia launch for insulation work
NASA delayed the shuttle Columbia by one day to install insulation on water pipes, a task overdue by as much as 14 years. Bob Sieck said 3 foot sections of coolant loops lacked thermal blankets, risking frozen water and overheated electronics in orbit. The delay pushes liftoff to Friday with a crew and 33 lab experiments.
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Secret Service director Bowron to retire next month
Elsay Bowron 46 will retire after 23 years with the Secret Service and 18th directorship. He accepted a post as president of Ameritech security monitoring. Clinton praised Bowron’s reforms and said his tenure will be remembered by law enforcement admirers. McDonald’s launches Campaign 55 with 55 cent breakfast combos and My Size Meals starting Friday.
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Democrats face fund-raising strain amid debt setback
Clinton dominated a $750,000 Democratic Business Leadership Council dinner as the DNC carries 12.7 million in debt and aims to repay 1.5 million from 1995-96 by June 30. Officials stress momentum remains, with January to March fundraising totaling 8.8 million and big events planned through May.
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Fund-raiser drive shows Clinton clout and DNC costs
Campaign fund raisers capitalized on Clinton influence with a plan to raise up to 70 million from events attended by the president and first lady. White House aides defended extensive fundraising amid GOP spending and debates over soft money and donor lists.
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Juror split on death penalty in McVeigh case
Prospective jurors clash on the death penalty during Oklahoma City bombing trial jury selection. One woman cites sin and restraint, another supports capital punishment if guilty. The pool of 350 proceeds to 12 jurors and six alternates amid questions on murder and conspiracy charges.
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School board open to new talks on closings
Board member Marey Wilkins urged reversal of the decision amid voter message calls. Renee Karr echoed openness to respond, while Carol Linhos and Mary Loveland want more information to reassess factors. East Heights will get a new principal next year, Kennedy slated to replace Clim Clayburn at East Heights.
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