Atlantis Gamma Ray Observatory Mission Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL AP Atlantis ascends on a five day spaceflight to deploy the 617 million Gamma Ray Observatory. The GRO will orbit at least two years reading gamma rays and supporting a two man space walk and ham radio outreach to students. Washington aims to curb China missile sales to Pakistan. sanctions possible if delivery occurs.
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Fla
Atlantis
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United States
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Pakistan
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Dispatcher to be recognized as Maryland telecommunicator of year
The Montgomery County dispatch center will honor Susan Neafsey-Kratz for obtaining vital details from a rape victim while the attacker sat nearby in the living room. Her five minute call enabled officers to arrest Harry Baker, 28, on charges of rape robbery and burglary.
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Rockville
Maryland
Silver Spring
Montgomery County
Susan Neafsey-Kratz
Martinez says colleges not aggressive enough against campus drugs
National drug policy director Bob Martinez urged colleges to heighten anti drug efforts while opposing mandatory student drug tests. He spoke after UVA fraternity houses were raided and students arrested on drug charges, noting universities have tools to combat abuse.
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Washington
National Drug Policy
Bob Martinez
Martinez
University of Virginia
Kennedy nephew named in rape case at Palm Beach estate
William Kennedy Smith, nephew of Senator Edward Kennedy, is a suspect in an alleged March 30 rape at the Kennedy family compound in Palm Beach. Police say his Miami attorney declined interviews, while Sen. Kennedy defended him and arranged for dialogue with investigators amid ongoing publicity and ties to the Kennedy lineage.
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William Kennedy Smith
U.S
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Smith
Kennedy Family
Palm Beach
Schnapp
Sen. Kennedy
D-Mass
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Jean Kennedy Smith
Stephen Smith
Georgetown University
Washington
Richard Oftedal
Mary Jo Kopechne
Chappaquiddick Island
Massa
Heinz air crash leaves seven dead near Philadelphia
Federal official reports pilots twice checked landing gear as safe before a helicopter joined a Piper in close formation and collision killed seven people including Senator Heinz and two schoolchildren. No immediate cause determined. no regulation against close formation air checks.
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Merson
U.S
John Heinz III
Susan Coughlin
National Transportation Safety Board
Ms. Coughlin
Motive unclear in bloody hostage siege in California
Asian gang members orchestrated an 84 hour store siege leaving six dead and 11 wounded as authorities say the aim was notoriety. The raid ended when police stormed The Good Guys electronics store killing three hostages and three gunmen. Former hostages supported the decision, noting the crisis climax required action.
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America
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Alan Story
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