Word: capes
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...space agency is about to double the challenge. This Saturday morning, Astronauts Alan Bean, Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma are scheduled to lift off from Cape Kennedy atop a Saturn 1B rocket for the start of a bold new mission aboard the $293 million space station-a record-breaking flight of 59 days that will be the most rigorous test yet of man's ability to withstand the physical and psychological strains of prolonged space travel...
...Group plans varied activities, including tea and discussions, and outings. This summer, it already has gone on an evening cruise of Boston harbor, as well as visiting Cape Ann and Cape Cod. At both capes, the Group went sightseeing, swimming and picnicking during the day. Its members stayed overnight at the homes of prearranged host families. In the future, the Group plans a back pack excursion...
...were signs of old tensions. The Russians were originally scheduled to spend six weeks in Houston, but they cut their visit to two weeks. Reason: had they stayed on, they would have been hard put to refuse an invitation to witness the launch of the second Skylab crew from Cape Kennedy, scheduled for July 28. The Russians have repeatedly shunned such invitations because protocol would have required them to invite American astronauts to one of their own lift-offs-something they have steadfastly declined...
Some spectators object to the play's negativism and strong language. One woman at a recent performance in Cape Girardeau, Mo. (pop. 32,700), was offended by the long underwear. "At least," she bristled, "the girl could have worn a frilly dress." The company has had to modify Stump Removal by chastening its sex scenes and toning down a few lines-"the cheapest whorehouse in town" has become "the cheapest dance hall in town." But Dawkins believes most audiences sympathize with the play's "rejection and overthrow of oppressive authority...
...effects of the media and its distortions, Ivan is a frightening demi-god, the parody of our vicarious dreams. When he first comes to Kingston, Ivan goes with a friend to see a Western film. The hero steps in front of a band of enemies, clothed in red cape and handy Gatling gun, outnumbered 25-1. "They're going to kill him," Ivan screams. But his worldly-wise companion schools him. "Don't worry mon--the hero never dies until the last reel...