Space shuttle Columbia launch delayed by faulty steering unit
Technicians remove a defective hydraulic power unit that halted liftoff with 15 seconds left, delaying Columbia’s flight to January 4. Crew and officials discuss holiday vacation, overtime costs rise, and replacement parts will be installed in the two solid rocket boosters, with a possible December 30 or 31 launch window.
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Cape Canaveral
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George Nelson
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Gunmen threaten to harm hostages in courthouse standoff
Gunmen held nine people for over an hour in a courthouse siege near Paris. three judges and a prosecutor remained captive as negotiators urged restraint. Reporters cited threats to trigger violence if police intervened. hostages included a courtroom judge and the prosecutor.
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Michel Chauty
Paris
Five seek judgeship in Frederick district court race
Five candidates vie for a Frederick district court seat with Stepler serving as administrative judge. The 6th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission will interview candidates on January 15 and forward names to Gov. Hughes, who will personally interview each nominee before appointing someone. Rollins, 57, filled a district court vacancy after Stanley Bennett’s removal in 1984 for misconduct involving forged signatures.
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6Th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission
Frederick
Harry Hughes
Hughes
Court of Appeals
Stanley Y. Bennett
Bennett
District Court
Congress moves to adjourn with major tax Superfund clash
Congress advances an $11 billion deficit package through 1988 while a proposed new tax to fund the Superfund faces Senate approval then House rejection. Administration officials say Reagan opposes tax increases and would veto the measure. An omnibus $368 billion spending bill funds nine months of government, increases Pentagon outlays, and touches congressional pay, with White House backing but Congress split.
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Waite seeks Christmas release for hostages in Beirut mission
Anglican envoy Terry Waite departed London for Beirut to press Islamic Jihad captors for the four Americans held since 1984. He hopes a Christmastime gesture may lead to their release, while considering broader hostages’ interests in Lebanon amid prior failed attempts.
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