Glenn Joins Jet Training On Eve Of Launch
John Glenn and six other astronauts prepared for the Kennedy Space Center launch with a final practice in T-38 jets. Forecasters predicted perfect weather for the 2 p.m. EST lift off as Hurricane Mitch veered away, and families gathered at the pad for a last, emotional sendoff before Discovery’s mission.
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Glenn Hutchinson notes lead space return and Elderhostel link
Kansas seniors in Elderhostel program at the Cosmosphere observe the Discovery lift off for John Glenn's return to space. Randy Chambers, veteran astronaut trainer, recalls early centrifuge work and Glenn's precise, determined approach as they watch in Wichita and at Cape Canaveral.
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Pinochet Immunity Upheld by London High Court Justices
Three High Court judges quashed arrest warrants for Gen. Augusto Pinochet, ruling he is immune as a former head of state from civil and criminal proceedings in England. Pinochet, 82, remains in custody pending a Spanish magistrate's appeal. Chilean exiles cheered as the decision was announced.
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De Klerk spared in truth panel report ruling
South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission says F W de Klerk will not be implicated in abuses and will have his name excised from the final report temporarily. Desmond Tutu defended the process as fair and pledged De Klerk’s name would appear later. A court hearing was set for March 4. Prodded by delays the United States urged immediate implementation of the new peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.
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