Female astronauts rise but still a minority in space history
CAPE CANAVERAL AP Ten years after the first American woman flew, the space program has seen 18 women follow Sally Ride into space with one death in pursuit. Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, and lawmakers gathered to mark the anniversary at Kennedy Space Center. Ride, now a physics professor, resists publicity while efforts to diversify the astronaut corps continue, though women remain a minority among the 198 people who have flown since 1961.
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Miss Kansas KU entrant wins title on third try
A 24 year old Lawrence woman crowned Miss Kansas by Gov. Finney will compete at Miss America in Atlantic City. Lori Minnix of KU won Saturday night after three attempts, with Traci Anderson of Wellington first runner up and Trisha Schaffer of Liberal second runner up.
Campbell becomes Canada’s first woman prime minister
Kim Campbell, 46, elected Conservative leader at the Calgary convention, succeeds Brian Mulroney as party chief and prime minister. Mulroney to step aside. Campbell faces recession, Quebec constitutional issues, and a July Tokyo economic summit as she works to unite the party and win a national election.
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