Star Wars props and costumes head to Smithsonian exhibit
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum will open a November 1997 exhibit marking the 20th anniversary of Star Wars. It will display 250 items including Han Solo's Millennium Falcon model, Luke Skywalker’s X-wing, Chewbacca, C-3PO, Princess Leia outfits, and Hoth scenery. The show aims to spark kid interest in space through a fantasy depiction of space flight.
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Eastern Middle School
Silver Spring
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GM to spend millions to offset car pollution
GM will spend 3.8 million buying back older Cadillacs and fund pollution-reduction programs as part of a 45 million settlement over illegal defeat devices. The plan covers California, Arizona, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and New Hampshire with targets to cut carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrous oxide emissions. Entities include General Motors, Justice Department, Libby Schiffer, and state agencies in several states.
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Operaa
Boston
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Pentagon opens review of defense strategies
The Pentagon has begun a large scale Quadrennial Defense Review to craft a long term strategy for resources requirements and how they connect It will assess threats to the United States and how the military can respond while considering budget constraints around 250 billion dollars annually The study will examine strategy force structure modernization bases readiness and personnel and will decide which options fit within flat budgets and potential two war risks.
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Perry
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Chrysler Targets Back Seat Safety Campaign for Kids
Chrysler Corp launches a 3 million education push in elementary schools preschools and day care centers nationwide to urge children to sit in the back of cars to avoid front seat air bag deaths. The program ships 310 000 letters to teachers and school leaders and includes a safety video and kits to reinforce the message.
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