NASA trims shuttle flights to 34 through 1985
NASA will reduce planned space shuttle flights from 48 to 34 through 1985, with 30 operational missions and three test flights in the next four years. Dr. Stanley Weiss cites tighter budgets and delays in the lightweight external fuel tank as the main reasons for the rescheduling.
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Prison uprising quelled at overcrowded Hawaii prison
Honolulu AP reports inmates used sheer force of numbers to seize a cellblock after an inmate dumped coffee on a guard. The six hour disturbance ended with no hostages, no injuries, and minimal damage. The 1917 facility houses about 300 inmates, exceeding its 250 capacity.
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Spock among protesters charged after White House kneel
Five women and seven men including pediatrician and author Dr. Benjamin Spock were arrested for unlawful entry after kneeling in a five minute protest at the White House against Reagan domestic-spending cuts. Richard Hartwig said charges were unlawful entry and failure to quit. In Chicago, Regional Transportation Authority officials plan fare hikes and service cuts as four suburban bus lines shut down and a fifth trims service, leaving about 60,000 commuters scrambling for alternatives.
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Northeast Kansas Weather Forecast With Showers Possible
Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 62. Thursday brings more clouds and a chance of afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms. High near 80, overnight about 65. Friday to Sunday showery risk with 60s lows and mid to upper 80s highs. Official readings show high 80, low 66, overnight 61, precipitation 1.61 inches. Clinton Lake readings include temperature 68, lake level 877.64 feet, multi purpose 875.5.
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Teamsters reject ethics panel amid Williams bribery case
Las Vegas delegates overwhelmingly defeated a proposal to form an ethics committee as tension ran high over interim President Roy Lee Williams and a bribery conspiracy indictment. The convention also approved major pay raises for top officers including Williams to 225000 a year and increased salaries for the Secretary Treasurer and 18 international vice presidents.
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Conferees keep strict abortion funding limits in bill
Congress advances the tightest federal abortion funding ban for the poor by barring Medicaid payments for abortions unless the mother's life is at risk. The rule covers the current fiscal year and could affect about 10,000 rape-related pregnancies. Senate and House negotiators signaled final passage barring future extensions.
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Rates send conflicting signals in money markets
The AP reports mixed signals as money-market rates rise for a second straight day while economists predict lower rates this summer. Belinda Pearson and Rachel Balbach expect a downward trend due to weaker economy and softer credit demand, though rates may bounce. Banks cut their prime rate to 20 percent, influencing fund costs though market rates still climb.
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Air Force immunity sparks DOJ anger over Cooke case
Justice Department officials fault the Air Force for granting immunity to 2nd Lt. Christopher Cooke in a probe of unauthorized visits to the Soviet Embassy. They say a federal judge may be needed to decide if the government can prosecute Cooke for espionage or related charges based on immunity promises and independent evidence.
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McConnell Air Force Base
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Kan
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Reagan visits Brady in hospital reunion emphasizes return
President Reagan and wounded White House press secretary James Brady met at George Washington University Hospital for a 16 minute reunion. Brady joked that the medical field stands in the way of his return while Reagan urged Brady to come back, saying the nation needs him.
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White House
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