Columbia shuttle aims for 12 27 landing at White Sands
CAPE CANAVERAL AP The space shuttle Columbia sails toward a 12 27 p.m. MST landing on a White Sands desert runway after officials decide winds are not a threat. Commander Lousma and pilot Fullerton prepare to power up the auxiliary unit, while NASA hails a near perfect mission with minor problems like radio downlinks and 37 missing tiles. Recovery teams eye the next test flight, hoping for a late June launch if conditions permit.
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New Mexico
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White Sands Missile Range
Neil Hutchinson
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George Nelson
Harold Craughon
Fullerton
White Sands
Glynn S. Lunney
Shuttle
David Nowlan
Earth
Alex Paczynski
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Columbia
Minnesota
Texas layoffs hit airlines and autos amid slowing economy
Braniff International plans layoff about one third of its 9 000 workers at Dallas Fort Worth airport while American Airlines cuts 2 504 from 37 256. GM trims 700 of 3 000 at Arlington plant as TEC reports 1 850 daily openings, far below two years ago. San Antonio faces delays at Datapoint Corp headquarters and Fairchild Swearingen cuts hours for 700 of 1 200 workers amid slow sales.
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Braniff International
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Arlington
Ferguson
Henry Cisneros
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Datapoint
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Fairchild Swearingen
Myth and history blend in New Mexico’s storied basin
The region’s legend credits Padre LaRue with hidden gold from 17th century settlement, while 19th century prospectors sought Orogrande. Geronimo and Billy the Kid roamed the basin, missiles arrived with Robert Goddard, and Los Alamos shaped a secret bomb project. Trinity’s blast left a crater monument and a halo of memory.
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Geronimo
Billy the Kid
Lincoln County
Mesilla
New Mexico
Robert Goddard
Massachusetts
White Sands
Los Alamos
Trinity Site
Northrup
Reagan designates Ohio a major disaster area after storms
President Reagan declared Ohio a major disaster area for damage from storms and floods that began March 12, enabling federal aid from the Disaster Relief Fund. Separately, the U.S. discussed settling Haitians in Belize as farmers to develop unused land, a plan under study with Belize seeking development. Gov James Thompson used campaign funds for gifts and babysitters, defended as legitimate political expenses. details include a $300 case for Arthur Rubloff and a $424 porcelain dog for a banker. Over 900,000 customers across four states lost electricity for up to 90 minutes due to high‑voltage line failures from Oregon. power restored within an hour for most.
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Ohio
White House
Chicago
James Thompson
The
Chicago Tribune
Dave Gilbert
Arthur Rubloff
Eugene Heyton
Odessa American Notices Summary
Public notice text from the Odessa American listing delivery rates, contact numbers, and mail subscription options including daily and Sunday rates, price breakdowns, and customer service details. The item includes subscription prices for various durations and a delivery problem contact number.
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Imo
Permian Basin Clears With Warm Weekend Forecast
The National Weather Service Midland reports clearing skies and sunny warmth in the Permian Basin with afternoon highs near 75. Texas experienced light rain and fog north of a cool front, while highs ranged from the 30s to 70s across the state.
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Gulf of Mexico
New Mexico
Dalhart
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UTPB faces study on four year status amid funding woes
Harold Enarson and Paul Sharp will study University of Texas at Permian Basin over two months to see if it can meet regional needs. With enrollment at 1640, library materials scarce, and faculty attrition, students report limited breadth and campus life. Regents, legislators, and community supporters plan to push for possible upgrade to a four year program, facing potential opposition from junior colleges.
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Ohio State University
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Oklahoma University
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Permian Basin
Odessa
Board of Regents
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