Hubble telescope arrives in space for cosmic reveal
Discovery carries the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit to glimpse the universe’s dawn. Chaisson Westphal Fisk and Weiler praise the milestone as a leap in optical astronomy and a window to creation’s first echoes, surpassing Galileo’s telescope in impact.
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Shiite Leader Blames U S For Hostage Reprisal Tone
Baalbek Lebanon Shiite Moslem leader Hussein Musawi accuses the United States of hostile response after an American hostage was freed and condemns a congressional Jerusalem resolution as non-binding. He warns that such actions undermine hostage negotiations and urges pro Iranist Shiite militants to keep captives.
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Hubble Telescope Released From Discovery In Space Shuttle Mission
At Space Center Houston AP reports Discovery astronauts used a robotic arm to lift the 1.5 billion Hubble Space Telescope from the shuttle. A six hour checkout followed as mission specialist Steve Hawley latched and released the telescope, which began operating on its own batteries.
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Historic school aid bill looms for Kansas districts
The Kansas House prepared to debate a $546 million general state aid plan changing the formula to district enrollment. The bill would distribute funds per pupil and add budget limits with a 2 percent kicker possible, while preserving permanent limits and offering aid to poorer districts, subject to petitions and potential elections.
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County jail expansion nears reality say officials
Herald staff writer Lori Alvarado reports county commissioners near final plans for a jail addition. Architect Earl Devore will revise plans, with bid letting in July and completion aimed for next year. The three story addition adds 60 to 65 beds, with minimum security space on the first floors and administration on the top floor.
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