747 Engine Pylon Inspections Urged After Heathrow Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board urged the FAA to order immediate inspections of Pratt and Whitney JT9D engine pylons on U S Boeing 747s after an engine separation at Heathrow. The board also pressed for tightened San Diego airspace clearance for pilots to prevent a potential midair collision.
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Court dismisses suit against parents in neglect case
Colorado Court of Appeals ruling finds no sufficient evidence that Tom Hansen suffered willful neglect or outrageous conduct by his mother. The suit, filed by Hansen at 26, claimed lifelong psychiatric harm. the decision applied to Shirley Hansen, no service to the father, and followed a Boulder District Court dismissal. Hansen had left school early, briefly lived abroad, and received conditional support from his parents.
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UPI
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Oil imports lowest in 2 years cuts U.S. trade gap
UPI reports November oil imports fell to 219.6 million barrels the smallest since December 1977, reducing the trade deficit to 1.42 billion dollars. Exports rose to a record 17 billion while imports dropped about 400 million to 18.42 billion, signaling a 1979 deficit well below 1978's 28.6 billion. California fights Synanon receivership case. Rehnquist denies Synanon bid to bar Deukmejian. notes AG's power to intervene in charitable trusts and rejects church status claim.
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Synanon Foundation
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Navy rescue effort halted by fierce seas and winds near Lee Wang Zin
A Coast Guard spokesman said strong seas up to 10 feet and 40 knot winds prevented the Navy underwater rescue team from reaching the upside down freighter Lee Wang Zin and 28 crewmen believed entombed inside. Rescue was aborted due to conditions and equipment failure. American Motors Corp announced a price increase of 122 dollars on average equipped vehicles effective January 2, with Jeep base prices rising by 125 dollars and options up 66 dollars per vehicle to offset higher costs under anti inflation guidelines.
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Kennedy suit aimed at harassment, predicts dismissal
Tim Smith for the Carter Mondale Committee calls a Kennedy supporters suit politically motivated and harassing. He cites past challenges to incumbents and expects dismissal. the suit accuses White House aides and Cabinet members of misusing funds to win Carter's renomination.
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Supreme Court Refuses Block on Justice Rehnquist Request
WASHINGTON UPI Justice William Rehnquist faced a request to block actions on a matter before the Supreme Court. The high court issued no immediate stay or injunction, leaving the issue under consideration.
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Rhodesia ends seven year war with cease fire begins
Rhodesia declared a formal cease-fire at midnight ending seven years of war. A British military spokesman said guerrillas from both wings of the Patriotic Front began observing cease-fire terms and contacting monitoring troops at rendezvous points. Minor pre-cease incidents were reported as police and troops moved to points of assembly. In El Salvador, leftists bombed Citibank and ITT offices, killing one. The family of kidnapped South African Ambassador Archibald Dunn appealed for his release after his execution deadline passed.
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GM recalls 1979 Chevrolet SUV trucks over steering and brake risk
GM recalls about 16,000 1979 four wheel drive Chevrolet SUV trucks after tests show a bolt and nut in the control arm steering mechanism could loosen. Potential loss of steering or rupture of the brake line could occur though no on road incidents are reported.
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General Motors Corp
GM Cleared Under Anti-Inflation Rules
UPI reports Alfred Kahn, President Carter’s inflation adviser, ruled General Motors in compliance with the anti-inflation program. GM’s wage agreement with the UAW exceeds the wage standard but the company will restrain prices and follow the administration’s main price standard.
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UPI
General Motors Corp
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Alfred Kahn
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Kahn
Danger of mixing gasoline with diesel fuel warns oil firm
Atlantic Richfield warns drivers not to dilute No. 2 diesel with gasoline as gasoline vapor in a mixed tank can ignite from static discharge. The advisory follows reports of occasional explosions in trucking and notes diesel cars gain popularity for fuel efficiency. Four automakers sold 246 105 diesel cars in 11 months, about 2.5 percent of total sales.
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Frank Chloupek
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Volkswagen
Peugeot
General Motors Corp
Dooley Returns From Turkish Jail After Five Months
Loretta Dooley, 18, arrived at Kennedy Airport en route to California after five months in Istanbul's Midnight Express jail on hashish smuggling charges. She refused press comment, wore an orange wind breaker and carried a guitar, with bail paid and a court hearing planned for February 5.
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Ayse Dogruer
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Sagmakilar
Cleveland school fight to arbitration
Judge Frederick Coleman ordered the Cleveland school board and striking teachers to present pay dispute details to an advisory arbitrator. The hearing continued until Monday, with both sides to meet an American Arbitration Association arbitrator today and report back for a decision to end the 72 day teachers strike.
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