Astronauts delay space junk test on Discovery mission
NASA and Discovery astronauts postponed deploying six small metal balls to track space debris due to electrical relay problems. Ground teams will reassess and try again later in the flight while crew prep changes and weather disrupt laser experiments and camera targets.
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District and union strike talks stall after 10 hour marathon
Ten hours of meetings failed to yield a contract agreement between the school district and a union representing more than 400 employees including cafeteria workers and bus drivers. The district offered a two year plan with 3 percent raises followed by 3 percent in January, with teachers’ future negotiations shaping the second year. The union pressed for higher raises and concessions on overtime and substitute head custodian selections. Guards will be hired for 24 hour security with video documentation of any incidents. officials warn of possible picket lines and travel delays for students.
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Local groups team with American Express gift cheques
Elyria area organizations join a gift cheque program with American Express to aid Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and local agencies. For every gift cheque bought at participating outlets through December 31, American Express donates one dollar to the agencies, up to a $100,000 cap.
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Burglar Leaves Wallet at Scene of Md County Execs Home Burglary
Anne Arundel County Executive Robert R Neall says a burglar broke into his Davidsonville home about 1 30 am and stole his wife s purse and car keys after hijacking a 1990 Mazda Miata. The thief fled leaving a wallet full of identification in the car. Neall pursued but bumped into a county police officer who found the wallet.
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Legal dispute over perjury claim in Malkin case
Burke says Malkin could not implicate Campbell without perjuring himself and notes other lawyers received more municipal court appointments. He adds that Malkin may have had fewer appointments from Judge Howard’s court due to choosing fewer cases. White and Rosenbaum unavailable. investigator Jezewski stands by his report noting Campbell received payments from Malkin and that he had not questioned Malkin about it.
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Aqua Marine sale idea fades as bids fail
Avon Lake resort Aqua Marine auction failed to attract acceptable offers this month. Officials note a hotel room glut as newer hotels shape the market. The 63 acre property with 18 hole golf course and recreation space has a history from 1958 as a summer resort, later owned by Ramada and Aqua Associates before bankruptcy.
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U N Security Council authorizes force for Somalia aid
The U N Security Council votes 15 0 to use force to ensure humanitarian aid deliveries in Somalia. President elect Clinton calls it historic and welcomes the step. 1 800 Marines and up to 26 000 more troops from US France Kenya Nigeria Zimbabwe discuss deployment.
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Bombing injures nineteen at South Africa restaurant
In Queenstown the blast wounded nineteen whites at a crowded restaurant as Durban saw two black policemen killed. Police view the attack as politically motivated amid white government efforts with the ANC to restart multiparty talks on apartheid. no group claimed Thursday's bombing.
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