West German Starfighter crash kills pilot in Holland border
A West German Air Force F104G Starfighter crashed during a training flight at Hobsten Air Field near the Dutch border. The pilot died after the jet failed to eject properly and the parachute did not open. It marked the 56th crash involving the American-designed plane since 1961, fueling criticism of the defense ministry and Kai-Uwe von Hassel amid Bundestag debates.
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Milford Plant to Host Plastic Pipe Session
Tom McCarthy, former New York City chief plumbing inspector, will answer questions from the plumbing and building industry about ABS-DWV plastic pipe at a Milford meeting on Wednesday evening. Oligino of Wrentham company handles reservations. the event is free and open to Connecticut inspectors and others.
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