Endeavour Launch Abort Delays October Earth Study Mission
NASA officials aborted Endeavour's liftoff 1.9 seconds before launch due to an overheated pump in main engine No 3. Despite all three engines firing, automatic shutdowns delayed the mission and pushed part of the study to October, with Discovery slated to fly next month.
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NAACP chief faces another harassment charge
Benjamin Chavis, head of the NAACP, faces a second sexual harassment claim. A Cleveland woman, Susan Tisdale, 32, says she endured advances and seeks 100000 dollars in damages for emotional distress. The memo cites a 332400 settlement with a former employee and a board meeting on the out of court accord.
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Stamp collectors halt destruction of misprint stamps
Cheyenne based Unicover and New York’s Mystic Stamp Co obtained an injunction to stop the destruction of 3+ million misprinted Legends of the West stamps. The stamps honored Bill Pickett but used a photo of his brother Ben. New stamps with the correct image have been issued.
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Unicover
Mystic Stamp Co
New York
Mariel Cuba Emigration Dreams Persist Amid Shortages
In Mariel, residents recount 1980s exodus memories and fear a new mass boatlift as Castro considers easing travel. People fear lack of food, work, and fuel. many see emigration as the only path, while some supporters blame wider shortages on basic necessities and economic crisis.
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Cuba
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Policy shift to stop Cuban refugees at sea sparks debate
The policy shifts aim to intercept rafters off Haiti and Cuba with possible safe havens outside U.S. waters. Clinton officials cite legal authorities under the Immigration and Naturalization Act while Florida Governor Chiles and transit centers scramble to manage arrivals as refugee flows surge past Mariel levels.
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Refugees From Cuba Under Control Amid Emigration Flurry
Amid a Cuban economic crisis, thousands massed at Cojimar harbor hoping for boats to Florida. Rafters were rescued and processed by federal officials while local authorities limited enforcement actions. Cubans fashioned rafts from wooden slats and inner tubes as U.S. threats to seize vessels dampened expectations.
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Senator Byrd Chooses Moderation in Health Reform Debate
A veteran Democrat and several centrists press for a stripped down health reform bill. Senator Byrd voiced frustration with partisan warfare and urged reality checks as a bipartisan group negotiates a compromise. The mainstream bloc, led by Chafee and Breaux, weighs a costed plan amid warnings from CBO about subsidies and funding.
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Robert Byrd
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Byrd
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R-R.i
John Breaux
D-La
Clinton Turns 48 Amid Washington Strife And Whitewater
The president marks his 48th birthday amid anti crime and health care battles with a Martha's Vineyard retreat possible, though White House secrecy limits details. Treasury lawyer Jean E Hanson resigned, and Deputy Secretary Roger Altman announced his departure, adding to a summer of political tension.
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