FAA extends deadline for airlines to reach scheduling pact
FAA lets airlines keep negotiating to ease summer delays at busy hubs. After four days of talks, Chicago O Hare saw 33 flight shifts agreed, Atlanta stalls, Dallas Forth Worth and Newark and Philadelphia still undecided, with no agreement reached on Dallas operations.
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Senate 65 mph speed limit bill echoes road spend dispute
Washington AP reports a clash over 890 million dollars in road projects slows a quick Senate vote on a bill to let states raise rural interstate speed limits to 65 mph. Reagan threatens veto over the separate 88 billion highway package with 70 billion for roads and 18 billion for mass transit. Senator Symms argues broad public support.
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Glenn campaign gains move to clear debt with old funds
FEC approves transfer of 800000 left from John Glenn's 1986 Senate win to help pay a 1984 presidential bid debt of 28 million. Treasurers William Brown and William White welcomed the ruling, calling it a boost to debt reduction efforts.
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Rule would allow daytime running lights on cars nationwide
The Transportation Department proposes a rule to allow optional daytime running lights similar to those used in Sweden and Finland. NHTSA cites safety studies showing fewer collisions since such lights began, with Secretary Elizabeth Dole saying the lights could raise road awareness and reduce dangerous situations.
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Teachers oppose Meese drug testing plan for teachers
Albert Shanker of the AFT and another union leader oppose Attorney General Meese's plan to mandate drug testing for teachers seeking tenure. Shanker cites unreliability of testing and warns against broad mandatory use despite support for testing when there is reasonable suspicion.
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Federal share of public school funding slides to 6.1 percent
Census Bureau data show the federal government now covers about 6.1 percent of public school costs in 1984 85 down from 8.9 percent in 1979 80. It provided 8.9 billion dollars of the 146 billion total with 8.9 billion five years earlier. The Education Department estimated this year’s bill at 170 billion.
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House Panel Opposes VA Home Loan Fee Rise
A House Veterans Affairs subcommittee voted unanimously to oppose the Reagan administrations proposal to raise the fee on federally guaranteed home loans from 1 percent to 2.5 percent. The plan would raise the charge to 1500 dollars for veterans seeking loans, with Vietnam era veterans making up a large share. The resolution, backed by Rep. Marcy Kaptur, moves to the full committee for consideration.
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South Africa Blames U S Pressure for Israeli Sanctions
The South African government and opposition critics blame U S pressure for Israel’s decision to ban arms contracts with Pretoria. Foreign Minister Botha calls the move a direct result of U S pressure while SABC notes its troubling implications for South Africa Israel ties and the Jewish community facing possible backlash.
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Jensen still in running for FBI director post
U S District Judge D Lowell Jensen remains under consideration for FBI director with six other named candidates ruled out. Sources say White DeConcini Colwell Wilkins Lucas Hart were excluded while Jensen shows reluctance and his wife raises Washington concerns. Jensen has ties to Meese and previous deputy AG roles.
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Ambush Killing of 18 Soldiers Hits Mindanao Front
Communist New People's Army guerrillas ambushed a platoon of about 100 soldiers near Bonifacio Mindanao, killing at least 18 in a battle that lasted about an hour. A Manila traffic policeman was also shot dead by two gunmen in Santa Ana district.
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Aiken Standard Subscriptions and Contact Details
Subscriptions offered for 3 6 12 months with advance payments to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription. Office at 124 Rutland Drive operates 8 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. weekdays. For ads and news ideas call listed numbers.
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Emergency Numbers Service Note From Aiken Standard
Emergency numbers service note from The Aiken Standard outlines its publication details. It states the paper is published on weekdays and Sundays by Aiken Communications Inc with a mailing address in Aiken South Carolina.
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