Shuttle links ground to space via new relay satellite
The shuttle conducted its first relay with a communications satellite, testing orbiting tracking and data relay systems for global comms and satellite control. Jay Greene hailed the first TDRS pass as a highlight and noted the link quality matched the program’s best. President Reagan urged luck and God’s blessing as he praised the historic milestone and the first African American in space. Sally Ride watched among spectators as Guion Bluford, an Air Force lieutenant colonel, previously flew combat missions onboard Challenger.
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Space shuttle Challenger mission lifts off on overcast Florida day
The Challenger crew boards the shuttle at Pad 39A in rain as they begin a six day mission to Edwards Air Force Base. Brandenstein Gardner Bruford Thornton Bluford, the youngest veteran commander, and 45,000 NASA spectators witness the launch while plans include an Indian satellite release and a test of the shuttle arm with a 7,640 pound payload.
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Enrollment Decline Eases As Local District Sees Stabilizing Economy
Administrators note enrollment drop from late 1982 to spring 1983, tied to housing vacancies as families left Odessa. Peak projections for 1983-84 fell from 25,700 to 25,100, with officials predicting enrollment slightly over 25,000 as the fall approaches. A magnet school disruption occurred on day one when water and phone service were briefly cut at Hays Elementary during hydrant relocation, but operations resumed quickly and without impact on classes.
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Geneva talks to top Shultz Gromyko agenda in Madrid
A Madrid meeting between Secretary of State Shultz and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko will spotlight possible Geneva arms control compromises. State Department spokesman Romberg announced the talks, with Geneva agenda described as a priority by other officials.
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Prosecutor outlines torture claims in Texas jail case
In Houston, a prosecutor says former San Jacinto County Sheriff James Parker and three deputies shackled inmates to chairs and water tortured them to extract confessions between 1976 and 1982. Up to 15 victims allegedly suffered as jurors prepare to hear the civil rights trial.
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Odessa American Subscription Notice and Rates
Public notice from The Odessa American detailing home delivery options for daily and Sunday editions, Sunday-only subscriptions, and mail rates. Includes contact numbers, delivery problems line, and pricing brackets for six months and three months.
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Odessa Area Weather Fair and hot through Wednesday
The National Weather Service says fair skies and blistering heat continue in Odessa through Wednesday with overnight lows near 70 and Wednesday highs in the upper 90s. Wind onshore southerly at 5 to 10 mph.
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