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Old-time astronauts rally around Glenn in orbit bid
CAPE CANAVERAL AP Old Mercury veterans cheer John Glenn as he seeks a return to space aboard Discovery slated for Oct 29. They note senior citizens face aging disorders while acknowledging Glenn’s political clout and the public interest. Cooper Carpenter Worden and Grissom widow offer mixed views.
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