Voyager’s safe return lifts a weary nation after a historic flight
Americans celebrate the Voyager mission as Richard Rutan and Jeana Yeager return to Edwards Air Force Base California after circling the globe in a ultralight aircraft. The 9 day nonstop flight follows the Challenger disaster and recalls Magellan’s first circumnavigation. More than 50 000 spectators witnessed the landing and honored the pilots for extending the frontiers of manned flight.
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Sobering admissions on drunken driving statistics
A national study questions alcohol testing in crashes. The Crime Control Institute finds many drivers left scenes without blood alcohol tests in 1984 data, with 75 percent of survivors and 25 percent of the killed untested. If accurate, federal data quality must improve. Akron Beacon Journal
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King Hussein speaks on nine lives and danger faced
In a wide interview King Hussein of Jordan reflects on surviving decades amid assassination plots. He recalls the 1951 Jerusalem attack on his grandfather King Abdullah, his own near misses, a 1957 stand during an officer revolt, and odd threats including poisoned cats at the palace.
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Fallout from Irongate and the Contras Dominates Washington Drama
The piece forecasts political fallout from Irongate and Contras, predicting intensified House Senate stalemate for two years, Clinton era dynamics on foreign policy with Russia delaying moves, and likely limits on further contra aid. It argues Democrats will block many Reagan nominees but may aid his legacy. Sam Nunn could shape key defense decisions. Bush and Dole face varied impacts. Kemp fares better, while 1988 convention dynamics may distance Republicans from Reaganite conservatism aiding GOP appeal.
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The War on Cancer numbers spark debate across outlets
The discussion centers on cancer statistics and their meaning for public policy, with critics arguing reports inflate budgets and tempt sensationalism. They urge careful interpretation of yearly shifts, especially a breast cancer death rise, while noting possible random fluctuations and treatment changes.
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Ollie North mythmaking swirls as rumors rise on Capitol Hill
Washington congressmen create a swirl of speculation about Oliver North, denying his existence while offering exaggerated tales of his deeds. allies trumpet heroic plots from the Iran Contra era, while others insist he acted with help or direction, fueling a public narrative that he ran a vast conspiracy solo or with hidden backers.
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