Kilpo Kilpatrick Split Over Concorde Landing Rights
The Messenger columnist Kilpatrick reverses his stance on Concorde landing rights for the East Coast, endorsing Transport Secretary Coleman’s test-landing plan. He defends environmental acceptability, questions unresolved risks, and argues the project could advance allied relations despite opposition.
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James J. Kilpatrick
the Messenger
Kilpatrick
Transportation
William Coleman
Coleman
Kilpo
Chessie Plans to Buy Rail Line Now ConRail Held
Chessie System chairman Hays T. Watkins argues a ConRail takeover of the Corning Hobson line shows Congress bungling 1973 reforms. He cites labor-rule hurdles, calls ConRail a potential public welfare case, and urges private purchase with rehabilitation investment. Watkins warns taxpayers may fund the line ifConRail negotiations stall.
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Corning Hobson
Penn Central Railroad
New Consolidated Rail Corp
Free Enterprise System
Congress
Midwest
Northeast
Chessie System
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chessie
Hays T. Watkins
Watkins
ConRail
Baltimore and Ohio
Cold House, High Bills Prompt Family Energy Tightening
A writer describes freezing temperatures at home and rising utility costs. He plans to seal more of the house and consider coal or wood heating for winter living. He offers three free booklets on energy conservation from manufacturers and suppliers.
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Rosalie
John Mansville Insulation Center
Denver
Colo
Swingline
New York
N.Y
Research Products Corp
Washington Ave
Survival tips for winter and home care in Madison
A column discusses planning for next winter in Madison Wisconsin. It advises using blankets to stay warm and notes a reader's query about pamphlet producers that redeem labels. A health note mentions fluoride toothpaste causing acne in some adults and suggests non fluoride toothpaste as a remedy.
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Milton A. Saunders
Moneysworth
Federal limits clash with states in day care staffing debate
In a Senate vote on Jan 29 the Packwood amendment to drop federal staffing rules for day care centers failed 37 to 54, rekindling federalism debate. Advocates argue states should set rules, while opponents warn against nationwide harm and insist on national standards championed by Mondale.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Oregon
Sen
Robert Packwood
Packwood
Washington, D.C
Massachusetts
Maryland
Minnesota
Fannin
Arizona
Bartlett
Oklahoma
Hansen
Wyoming
Public Optimistic Next Six Months Will Be Better
Public optimism about the economy has surged, with 49 percent expecting improvement in the next six months, a high since surveys began in 1974. The public splits 49 percent better, 28 percent worse, 18 percent little change, and 5 percent no opinion, with whites more optimistic than non whites.
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George Gallup
Princeton
Ford
United States
Legislators Take One Last Shot At Gun Control
In Columbus Ohio three gun control bills face a House committee vote as lawmakers push a final effort this session. The package would add 2 to 5 year penalties for gun offenses permit juvenile trials as adults require dealer registration and set a five day waiting period. An amendment to ban some cheap handguns hinges on definitions invoked by Rep. Michael G Oxley and faces opposition from Chairman Harry J Lehman.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Michael G. Oxley
R-82
Findlay
Judiciary
Harry J. Lehman
D-16
Shaker Heights
Oxley
Lehman
11Th General Assembly
Bush's bid to restructure the U S intelligence apparatus
The plan centers on a three man Foreign Intelligence Committee led by George Bush to oversee CIA, DIA, and NSA. It seeks budget scrutiny and program evaluation to reduce duplication, with White House questions guiding intelligence aims. Critics warn of past failures and warn Bush faces a difficult task to recruit impartial staff and separate CIA from White House influence.
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Ford
George Bush
Central Intelligence
CIA
White House
Congressional Oversight Committee
Forty Committee
Foreign Intelligence
Bush
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
National Security Agency
Director of Central Intelligence
Intelligence
Federal Bureau of Investigation
New York Times
Rockefeller
Senate
House
United States
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Bureau of the Budget
Nixon
Richard Helms
Central
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