Challenger Back On Launching Pad For Sun Study Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL FL A P A P space shuttle Challenger slated for liftoff after a 17 day delay. Seven astronauts will operate 33,000 pounds of instruments valued at 78 million dollars on a weeklong mission to study the sun, galaxies, and cosmic radiation. The crew includes Anthony England Karl Heinze Loren Acton John-David Bartoe Story Musgrave Gordon Fullerton Roy Bridges. A faulty computer aborted the previous launch when an engine valve failed to close.
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Roy Bridges
Tennessee Still Seeks Saturn Plant Location
Tennessee officials push to confirm Spring Hill as the site for GM Saturn, as GM withholds decision. Michigan Kentucky officials keep lobbying while Saturn HQ remains in Troy Michigan. Spring Hill braces for growth and housing demand linked to the potential $5 billion project and 6,000 jobs.
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June Quirk
Massive 7.1 Quake Reported Near Afghan Soviet Border
The Associated Press notes a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan near the Soviet border at 3 55 a m EDT. USGS reported felt reach to northern India and western Pakistan with no immediate casualties or damage.
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USD 290 Budget Hearing to Address Tax Objections
The USD 290 governing body will convene on August 12 1985 at 7 00 PM at the Board of Education Main for hearing taxpayers objections to proposed fund use and tax levy amendments. Budget details and expenditures are available at the Board of Education, with the 1985 86 budget summary noting the maximum tax levy and estimated rate for information.
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Notice to Creditors in Brown probate case
The State of Kansas informs all concerned that on July 13, 1985 a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Darlene Calvert as executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Joseph S. Brown deceased.
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Woodworking and crafts sweep at 4-H fair event
The fair showcased champions in crafts and woodworking with Tara Wolfe winning Fair Results Woodworking Champion and Kara Wolfe earning Reserve in Building Bigger Things. Various Blues Reds and individuals from Theron Combs to Kara Wolfe claimed top spots across categories including Entomology Education Pets and Electricity while Tractor Driving highlighted open and 4-H class winners.
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Kara Wolfe
Theron Combs
Clint McClain
Eric Robbins
Jeffery Hoyt
Michael Hoyt
Jason Burnett
Casey Lytle
Mary Wuertz
Gene Stinebaugh
Travis Shuck
Eric E. Black
Jeremy Kay
Preston Fox
Craig Schultze
Shane Adams
Kenneth Caudell
Andy Wollen
Heath Higbie
Bill Musick
Thad Combs
Todd Black
Steve Martin
the Craftsman
Kelly Wood
Tom Pack
Scott Boivin
Brent Rechfertig
Christy Cox
Brock Cain
Michelle Moore
Chad Reekie
Eric Ross
Robin Cox
Melinda Steward
Tony Sanderson
School policy weighs advanced courses for grade point a favorable move
Atchison High School faces criticism as new policy adds extra points for advanced coursework to honor rolls and graduation GPA. Principal Homer McCoole cites Nation At Risk as a factor, while critics like Foth urge valuing vocational and social issue courses. A state Board of Education advisory group will report opposition next month.
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Atchison High School
Homer McCoole
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