Reagan stands by law as air traffic strike ends
The Reagan administration defends the rule of law by dismissing striking PATCO members and planning to rebuild the air traffic system. FAA officials warn it could take up to 21 months to restore full service, with possible delays and higher training demands amid replacements.
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Reagan
Transportation
Drew Lewis
Lewis
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
J. Lynn Helms
PATCO
Robert Poli
Poli
Mr. Poli
Washington
Chicago transit scandal and rising taxes cited in critique
The piece condemns Chicago Transit Authority mismanagement with uncounted cash and taxpayers funding a failing system. It contrasts government control with past private operation and includes notes on black conservatives aligning with Reaganomics and economist Thomas Sowell.
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James Maurer
Office of Municipal Investigations
CTA
Howard Medley
Chicago
Bill Keyes
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
Clarence Thomas
Education Department
San Francisco
Thomas Sowell
Stanford
Lowell
Pacific
Building Methods Attacked
A Kansas City Hyatt Regency collapse spurs warning on modern hotel safety. Fires at MGM Grand Las Vegas, Stouffer Inn Harrison N Y, and Las Vegas Hilton highlight risks of glass high rises, foam padding, and non opening windows. Local codes lag and budget limits hinder enforcement.
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Washington
Kansas City
Mgm Grand Hotel
Las Vegas
Stouffer Inn
Harrison
N.Y
Las Vegas Hilton
Michael Slifka
National Conference of States
Joseph Redden
National Fire Prevention Association
Boston
National Fire Protection Association
Alcoholism Debate Sparks Reader Letters and Opinions
A flood of readers respond to a column on alcoholism, weighing disease versus choice. Letters recount personal experiences with alcohol, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, praising Alcoholics Anonymous while defending or challenging the notion that willpower can cure addiction.
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Mobil
Alcoholics Anonymous
Barbara C. Bacon
Beaufort
P.S
Jack Page
Letters to the Editor highlighted hospital care and local issues
Readers praise Aiken Community Hospital for compassionate service to a patient. Complaints target a high trash bin on Snipes Pond Road and a stagnant local dump image. A letter lauds Carrie Wells reunion and community aid, and Jane Noren Davis outlines LWV Aiken County day care study and consumer input plans.
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Aiken Community Hospital
Lesa
John Boulware
Clemson Drive
Snipes Pond Road
Your Today
Sarah Caskey
Caskey
Aiken County
Mathis
League of Women Voters
Jane Noren Davis
P.O
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Aiken
Samuel A. Cothran
Scott B. Hunter
A. B. Cubbedge
Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Sharye A. Whisenant
Ashley Cooper
Lordee
D.C
CETH
Mason
N&c
Brenner
Man
Community Hospital
Snipes
Clyde Saunders
Rt. 4
Carrie
Aiken Standard
Carrie Wells
Tommie Proctor
Gloverville
R. Matthews
Graniteville
Dr. Matthews
Willie
Bruce T. Mundy
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