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...dream. Flying at 1,782 m.p.h., it could cross the Atlantic in less than three hours. But in 1971, after $1.2 billion had been spent, the U.S. gave in to swelling environmental and economic criticism and killed the project. The only full-scale prototype of the 288-ft.-long SST was sold to an aircraft museum in Kissimmee...
...years later, the Osceola New Life Assembly Church bought the hangar, and the SST was thrown in for free. Pastor Ernie DeLoach began holding services in the hangar, with the pterodactyl-like mock-up perched near his pulpit. But now the building needs renovation, and the SST must go. Unless someone comes to the rescue, the church will sell it to the highest bidder. One proposal: hack up the plane into 1-in. squares to be sold for souvenirs...
...gave a speech to a joint session of Parliament, concluding the address with some reverse symbolism. "Vive le Canada," he intoned. Talks on trade and a fishing dispute produced no new agreements. But both Mulroney and Mitterrand had reason to be pleased as the French President boarded his Concorde SST for the flight home. The visit's very lack of excitement meant that a shadow hanging over relations between the two countries was, after nearly two decades, effectively dispelled...
...Rising (SST Records) by Husker Du: Lead guitarist and singer Bob Mould may not have the talent of Thompson, but he uses his guts more than his fingertips anyway. Mould's guitar sounds like either a DC10 or Mount Vesuvius with heartburn, but he manages to sneak some very catchy melodies within the din. Despite the damage it does to your eardrums, "Celebrated Summer" is a wonderful pop song. These Minneapolis fat boys may share a lot in common with a rabid steamroller but there's something of Mary Tyler Moore there...
...small firms scrimp every way possible. For example, they avoid long, self-indulgent recording sessions. Says Folk Singer John Stewart: "Before I step into the studio, I know every note I'm going to play." Husker Du, a trio on California's SST label, recorded a two-disk punk masterpiece in just 45 hours. Artists on small labels also go without such freebies as drinks and buffets, which have become staples at some music firms. Refreshments at Twin/ Tone Records in Minneapolis, for example, are limited to an occasional twelve- pack of beer...