The Opportunity Age in American Space Heroes
The essay argues the Challenger tragedy and past space hero myths reveal America’s shift from white male heroes to a diverse cross section. It notes Black, Jewish, Asian, and female astronauts reflect civil rights progress and demographic changes, while NASA seeks broad public support for inclusive excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Grissom
Roger Chaffee
Edward White
Anarlony Herohile
MIT
South Carolina
Air Force
New Hampshire
America
Nebraska
Nevada
Miiweus
Uudt Hess
Arts
Politics
Academy
Mexico
Cuba
South America
Caribbean
Europe
India
Philippines
Ecuador
Nigeria
NASA
Harry Golden
F-18 Hornet Ground Landing Woes Prompt Inquiries
The F-18 Hornet, McDonnell Douglas’s advanced carrier fighter, faces repeat wet runway skids. Navy pilots question ground landings, computer guidance, and pilot training while experts debate whether plane dynamics or pilot actions cause the crashes. Navy investigations and manufacturer defenses continue as crosswinds and rain are blamed in accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Wagman
Washington
Pentagon
Navy
Marine Corps
St. Louis
Gulf of Sidra
Kleemann
McDonnell Douglas
Kreemans
Pie Donnell Douglas
Parental consent debate heats Maryland 1986 General Assembly
Readers weigh in on contraception for minors and parental consent amid a broader dispute stirred by State Sen. Frank Kelly and Family Protection Lobby. Letters discuss current law, proposed funding, and the politics of teen sexual health policy in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Frank Kelly
Family Protection Lobby
General Assembly
Menete Alt
Kelly
Hughes
Space lessons and the teacher in space visit
A column recalling Christa McAuliffe and space teaching aims, urging continued space exploration amid post disaster grief. It emphasizes science education gaps, international comparisons, and the Young Astronaut Council’s push to send another teacher to space, alongside notes on US signals and global progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Christa McAuliffe
Lear
Space
Young Astronaut Council
Florida
Scott
Lou Ata
United Airlines
NASA
U.S
National Science Foundation
Soviet Union
Les Kaufman
New England
United States
Japan
West Germany
America
Astronet
Earl W. Foell
The
Christian Science Monitor
Mewe Post notes historic school event and water system update
The Mewe Post recalls a 530 year old school function featuring flowers for Prof A L Leary and Hood College President Dr Henry J Stabr with musical pieces by Miss LaRue Thomas and Dorothy Weisman. The Burgess and Middletown Commissioners report acquiring a new spring for the town water system for about £500, sold from the estate of William H Bussard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Henry J. Stabr
Austin E. Rhoades
Aorocacy Club
The
Evangelical Reformed Church
Richard S. Hargett
Albert S. McCardell
LaRue Thomas
Ariose
Scotch Pastorate
Ae Dorothy Weisman
Burgess and Commissioners of
Middletown
M. Foster Abalt
Motter Thomas
William H. Bussard
Derailment Clamps Eastbound B&O Freight Near Harpers Ferry
Seventeen or more hours after a wreck blocked Brunswick’s 7.5 mile yard one mile west of Harpers Ferry Fiftv seven freight cars derailed. East west traffic rerouted via Hagerstown at 10 mph bypass while workers cleared one of two main lines. Mountain Dale residents organized a road opening effort during a recent snowstorm with volunteers led by Marion Rice and others. Frederick County Humane Society selected new officers led by Mrs. Howard Baker as president and Jane A Kemp as vice president alongside Gladys Summers Maryellen Boone Hazel Whitaker in other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Brunswick
Hagerstown
Mountaindale
Marion Rice
John Tregoning
Steve Naugle
Charles Fultz
Sam Bass
Juny Baker
Carl Ellis
Donald Gladhill
Morris Hewitt
Kenny Stuhl
Jim Demaris
Erole Fogle
Floyd Tregoning
Howard Baker
Frederick County Humane Society
Jane A. Kemp
Gladys Summers
Maryellen Boone
Hazel Whitaker
Teens face self harm crisis claims and stats
A Copley News Service piece by Dr. Robert Wallace discusses teen death by own action, noting 1960 figures of over 5,000 deaths among ages 15 to 24 and a tripling of teenage crisis reports since 1955. It cites research from Dr. Matilda McIntire and insights from psychiatrist Peter Giovacchini on family influence and intergenerational risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Carnati
Masaii
Finan Center
Cumberland
Robert Wallace
D. Copley
Dr. Wallace
Santa Sulphur Springs
Texas
Laura
Matilda McIntire
Crighton University
School of Medicine
Chicago
Peter Giovacchini
Donna
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George B. de Editor
Bob Martian
Wangging
Frederick, MD
Ewspaper Enterprise Assn
Miramar
Sen. Kelly
Jim Wright
Church Circle
Annapolis
Frederick
Kurt Holter
Mr. Yu
Jeff Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Bill Spruell
Penterra Manor Lane
Thurmont
Roy Meachum Meacham
Sting
Meachum
Hollenbeck
Thun
Omer M. Long
Columbus Ave
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Lephert
Gordon Taylor
Braddock Heights
Sten
Wes
Jack Anderson
By Jack Anderson
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
Senate
Harold Stassen
Lee Iacocca
Falmouth
Mass
MINT
Iran
Zimbabwe
Khamenei
Froen Filus
Mewe-Post
Callcrima
F.E.S
Pew
A.L. Leary
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