Astronauts Create Artificial Aurora In Shuttle Experiment
Early today the crew aboard 1A Base California fired gases and electron beams to produce a man made aurora. Mission scientist Rick Chappell explained the test as a probe of how beams interact with atmospheric gases to illuminate auroral processes and potential impacts on radio and weather.
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Vatican issues major statement on sex and media control
The Vatican brands sex outside marriage a grave disorder and urges court control of mass media to curb permissiveness and pornography The Holy See reiterates parents as primary sex education teachers and praises virginity as freeing the heart to love God
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Weather outlook brings warmer temps and possible mixed precipitation
Slightly warmer and mostly cloudy tonight with a 20 percent chance of light rain and a low in the upper 30s. Friday will reach the upper 50s with southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Forecasters warn of a Pacific cool front crossing West Texas tonight bringing rain mixed with snow and cooler temperatures. Dense fog in the Lower Rio Grande Valley reduces visibility and a travel advisory is in effect. Light rain across South Central Texas and light snow near Lubbock’s South Plains. Readings from Midland show high 47, low 32, no precipitation in the past 24 hours.
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Space test sparks reprimand at Space Center
Houston AP report details tense space tests as payload specialist Ulf Merbold endures balance experiments while mission specialist Robert Parker urges quiet. A camera focuses on Merbold’s eye as air is blown into his ears and Wubbo Ockel requests a battery charge, prompting Parker to admonish the team.
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Marathon doctor’s patient access remains, despite publicity
Doctor Dorothy Stumberg, Marathon school board president, notes patients still trust Dr. Lockhart. Judge Connor will not revoke his county health officer appointment, Weyerts plans to continue seeking care, and social workers recall his late night, affordable services. Marathon, 30 miles east of Alpine, has few other physicians, especially for the elderly.
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Coal sales panel finds no wrongdoing in Reagan era actions
Washington AP The chairman of a panel reviewing Interior Department coal sales says findings show no wrongdoing despite some procedural looseness. Led by David F. Linowes the commission cites tens of millions in lost revenue concerns but concludes intent was good and execution inadequate. Public comments will follow before final recommendations to Congress. A 90 day moratorium on leasing remains in effect.
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Auction draws heavy bidding for Pecos County tract
Robert B. Ross and Associates bid $820,000 for a Pecos County oil land tract, beating Samedan Oil Corp which offered $810,000. Ross said the auction was soft due to new University Lands terms raising minimum bids and shorter leases. About 300 attended the Midland auction, with proceeds going to the Permanent University Fund split between UT and Texas A&M.
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Colombia Faces $13 Million Bank Heist In London
AP reports that over 13.5 million dollars disappeared from Colombia’s government account at London Chase Manhattan Bank after a phony telex authorization. Finance chief Edgar Gutierrez says international gangsters withdrew the funds in May, with the loss disclosed only in mid November.
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Judge approves bond for man in Reagan Augusta incident
Augusta Superior Court Judge Albert Pickett allows Charles R. Harris to post 150000 bond on condition he returns to work, observes an 8 p.m. curfew and undergoes thrice weekly drug and alcohol tests. Harris, 44, was accused of storming the Augusta National Golf Club during President Reagan's visit. His lawyer said release could take about a day.
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Odessa American publication notice and mailing details
The Odessa American announces daily and Sunday editions with subscription options and rates, provides mailing addresses for address changes, and notes Second Class matter status under a 1979 act. Publication details include 722 E Fourth Street, Odessa Texas, and P O Box 2952, Odessa Texas 79760.
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