Space shuttle Discovery lands at Edwards Dry Lake
Discovery concludes an nearly flawless mission with a dawn landing at 6:36 a.m. at Edwards Air Force Base California after a 1.9 million mile flight. Capsule communicator Frank Culbertson hailed the crew as they returned to Earth amid cheers from about 460000 spectators.
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Frank Culbertson
Rogers Dry Lake
Michael L. Coats
Mission Control
Discovery
California
Congress Inc Salaries and perks drain taxpayer funds
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader says Congress spends too much on salaries and perks. The package, plus private speaking fees, raises, and office costs, amounts to billions annually, with most funds going to staff and support agencies rather than salaries. Nader argues many benefits are unnecessary while lawmakers defend the expense.
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General Accounting Office
Library of Congress
Government Printing Office
Weekend Weather Outlook Keeps Seasonal Temperatures
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with highs in the 30s to 40s, and tonight dipping into the 30s. Monday brings clouds and likely rain late day with highs from the 40s in the north to the 50s in the south.
Milton Berle mooded by 75 years in show business
Milton Berle declares he has spent 75 years in show business and says the spotlight keeps him alive as he reflects on his long career and enduring fame in the entertainment world.
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Milton Berle
Sey Elyria Adds Five More Greats to Hall of Fame
Elyria earns another class for its Sports Hall of Fame with five new inductees highlighted on page D-1. The feature profiles each athlete’s career milestones and impact seen across local teams and community sports programs.
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Smart contractors find lots of business helping modify homes
A Page C-1 feature reports strong demand for home modifications for the elderly and disabled, driven by contractors specializing in accessibility upgrades. The piece highlights local firms expanding services and increasing workloads as homeowners seek safer, more independent living environments.
Baptist official praises casino stand by bishops
Elyria Ohio Reverend Larry Allen of the Northern Ohio Association of Baptists praised Catholic bishops for opposing casino gambling legislation in Lorain while urging Baptists to oppose it. He testified before House committees and noted the bill's rushed passage, and he described plans for a large Southern Baptists Convention effort in Las Vegas to evangelize the city amid casino debates.
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Northern Ohio Association of Baptists
Las Vegas
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Larry Allen
Ohio Convention of Southern Baptists
Allen
New Life Baptist Church
Ohio Baptist Messenger
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House
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Stan Hywet
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