Test pilots question recovery in USAir 427 crash findings
FAA and Boeing researchers reported simulations showing pilots could not recover from a leftward roll in the USAir Flight 427 tragedy, which killed all 132 aboard on September 8. The hearing followed the crash’s sudden roll and plunge.
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U.S. freezes terrorist assets amid Middle East tensions
President Clinton ordered a freeze on the U.S. assets of 12 groups and 18 individuals tied to international terrorism and banned contributions. The move targets groups such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad to hinder fund raising while officials acknowledge limits. Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman is listed among those named.
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Brown Re-elected Speaker Amid California Assembly Standoff
In Sacramento the San Francisco Democrat Willie Brown secured re election as California Assembly speaker after a 15 hour session and a drama filled week. Brown bridged a 40 40 tie by swaying Paul Horcher to independence then ousted Richard Mountjoy and defeated Jim Bruke for speaker ending a seven week deadlock and signaling his strong hold on power.
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Heston Defends Arts Endowments Before Congress
Actor Charlton Heston testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee urging continued funding for NEA and NEH. He cited Shakespeare and art as vital, while acknowledging past mistakes, and welcomed Republican control as a grounds for ongoing support.
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Bounty Offered on Wolf Hunters Near Yellowstone
Friends of Animals placed a 500 reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who kills a wolf in Wyoming. Lawmakers prepared for a House debate on a similar 500 bounty for wolves that wander beyond park boundaries. Gray wolves have been reintroduced to the park this month amid rancher fears.
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