Cheney says MX, Midgetman options open in defense stance
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney said all options are open on basing MX and Midgetman missiles and voiced displeasure with an Air Force chief of staff. He noted no decision yet from the president and that a compromise approach discussed by lawmakers and military leaders remains undecided.
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Cheney loses car on first day at Pentagon
Washington AP Cheney recalls losing his car on his first day as defense secretary wandering the Pentagon basement after exiting an elevator. He found the River Entrance and retrieved the vehicle outside while reporters joked about his chauffeur and the man who runs the elevator.
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Delta Star satellite launched from Cape Canaveral
An AP report describes a $140 million Delta Star missile defense satellite launched from Cape Canaveral to test star wars sensors. The 11 story rocket lifted at 4 51 p m EST, the satellite separated over 100 miles up, with officials calling the system functioning well.
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Fifth-grader’s AIDS science fair project hidden from judges
In Waveland Mississippi, Angela Eades earned an A blue ribbon for her AIDS science fair project but principal James Baldree kept it in his office and barred staff and parents from viewing it, citing concerns over exposing students to the topic. He said judges would be asked to question a 10-year-old about the project, which he deemed not to meet fair rules.
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Accident prone children likely to outgrow phase
Study of 54,874 school children in Tucson over three years finds accident prone behavior may lessen as stresses and growth spurts pass. Researchers note 8,429 injuries meeting medical or absence criteria, with 17 percent of injuries in 1 percent of students and clustering of injuries in short periods. Most had two injuries. very few had continuous risk across three years.
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Crack fuels New York City crime surge in 1988
New York figures show 1988 as the city’s deadliest year with murders up 13.4 percent to 1,896, aggravated assaults, larceny and car theft also hitting record highs due to crack. Police say drugs drove the rise, while rapes declined 2.7 percent to 3,412.
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