Shuttle tragedy probe begins
Debris search continues after the Challenger explosion 74 seconds after liftoff. Coast Guard leads eight ships and planes sweeping a 30 by 100 mile area southeast of Cape Canaveral for wreckage and debris as NASA officials vow a months long probe to determine the cause and prevent future shuttle flights.
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Global mourning as Challenger disaster shocks world
The fiery Challenger explosion kills seven astronauts and prompts immediate grief across continents. Leaders and space figures from France, Britain, Japan, and beyond condemn the tragedy, pledge support for NASA, and warn of lasting impact on international space efforts.
Space shuttle victims linked to Bowie State alumnae ties
Christa McAuliffe and Judy Resnik had Maryland roots dating back to graduate school and teaching posts in Prince George's County. McAuliffe, a 1978 Bowie State College education master's graduate, taught at Thomas Johnson Junior Middle School in Lanham. Resnik, with an electrical engineering degree from Maryland, worked three years at NIH before joining NASA. Colleagues recall her as a high energy pioneer, while NIH chief Jeff Baker urged learning from the tragedy and continuing space programs. Community members recalled Christa’s warmth and Bowie State’s connections amid floods of calls.
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Board urged to avoid joint water ventures
Frederick County commissioners faced a public hearing at Winchester Hall to consider a proposal for joint water and sewer ventures with developers. The board indefinitely postponed ruling, while critics warned the county risks fueling residential growth and bailing out major developers like Phoenix Property at Lake Singapore, as officials seek to influence plant construction and bond payback.
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Students reflect on disaster at Green Valley Elementary
Fifth graders at Green Valley Elementary discuss the space shuttle Challenger disaster with teacher Bernard Snapiey. Students weigh risks, future shuttle programs, and potential careers while recalling past space missions and the 1967 Apollo fire.
Light Snow Today With 20s Highs Across Western Maryland
Light snow expected today with high temperatures in the 20s across Western Maryland. Weather map and details appear on Page Aa Begkers.
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