Survivable Iberia DC10 crash at Boston Logan
Investigators call Monday’s crash a very survivable accident after the Iberia DC10 skidded through mud near runway 33L. No deaths occurred among 167 aboard. three were seriously injured. The tail separated, a fire started but was extinguished. cockpit dialogue was not recorded. A 10 man NTSB team leads the probe with airline, manufacturer, and FAA participation.
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Los Angeles
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Canadian Embassy In Arabia Seen Amid Oil Supply Debate
The Canadian government plans to establish the first embassy in Arab states, likely in Saudi Arabia, pending cabinet approval as Ottawa faces oil supply questions for Eastern Canada. Officials cite tension over embargo responses and energy policy while Quebec and New Brunswick consider energy saving measures and promotions.
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Donald Macdonald
Canada
United States
Israel
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Saudi Arabia
Jacques Gignac
Lebanon
Maritimes
National Energy Board
Irving Oil Ltd
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N.B
Irving Oil
Maine
Hatfield
United Staes Mills
Kenneth Curtis
Portland
Montreal
Quebec
Jacques Ruelland
Gilles Masse
Solar and wind energy eyed for New England homes
URI professor Dr. Richard C. Lessmann discusses solar heating and windmills as future energy sources for New England houses. A solar system could add about 3800 to 4000 dollars but reduce heating bills and be maintenance free for up to 15 years, while windmills face consumer acceptance issues.
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R.I
New England
University of Rhode Island
Richard C. Lessmann
URI
National Science Foundation
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Government curtails brand name drug payments to save costs
The government plans to stop covering brand name drugs when cheaper equivalents exist, a move expected to save 25 to 60 million dollars in the next fiscal year. The decision, announced by HEW Secretary Caspar Weinberger, targets Medicare and Medicaid drugs. Massachusetts law already requires generic names on prescriptions.
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