Perils of alcohol in aviation raise safety concerns
The GAO reports alcohol may contribute to up to 20 percent of general aviation crashes yet FAA lacks clear standards for drunk flying and access to the National Driver Registry. Critics say equipment and policy gaps persist despite warnings and high stakes. Rep. Oberstar proposes access to driver records to tighten controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FAA
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
GAO
Florida
James Oberstar
D-Minn
Population time bomb fuels conflict in Occupied Samaria
In a provocative field report, Field Newspaper Syndicate outlines rising Arab birthrates in the West Bank and Gaza, and warns they could double in about 20 years. It discusses Begin’s settlement policy, census pressures on Palestinians, Jordan’s protest, and the potential economic and demographic tipping point threatening Israel’s political future.
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Beit Homotaim
Samaria
Israel
West Bank
Gaza
Begin
Occupied
Jerusalem
Occupied Territories
Ford's unfair edge fuels debate over 1980 GOP bid
Gerald Ford at 65 faces uphill race for the 1980 Republican nomination while Ronald Reagan looms as his main rival. Ford has a unique advantage as the GOP Congressional Campaign Committee funds his aide Charles Greenleaf with 36500 dollars, a payment tied to Ford's dual role aiding GOP congressional candidates. The arrangement underscores party control of funds and raises questions about fairness and reallocation before the mid term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Ford
Ford
Ronald Reagan
White House
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Guy Vander Jagt
Charles Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Hunter
Fire of former police chief sparks town controversy
A letter claims Wallace LaPeters was fired after nine months in a 17 000 population town. The writer alleges a ruthless primary against Commissioner John Oberthien harmed his career, injured Chief George Matias, and cites TV image as a factor in the leadership change.
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Wallace LaPeters
John Oberthien
Oberthien
George Matias
Chief Matias
City letter lauds local police, criticizes out of state hire
A reader defends the city against corruption rumors and praises the majority of officers. The writer recalls a former chief and commissioner Colton, claiming he ousted an ineffective leader and hired a capable present chief. Ends with concern over a safety commissioner riding on others’ work.
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Eldon Colton
Colton
LaPeters
Council
Police Department
Science dialogue on language of science and public understanding
A reader argues that learning any language, including scientific language, requires learner initiative. Misinterpretation arises when translating to non-technical terms and society bears responsibility for science illiteracy through education and dialogue.
Ad hotshot aids Iowa's Clark Star status in campaigns
Washington reports on campaign consultants driving political ads. David Garth and Doug Bailey became symbols of the star consultant era after high profile wins. Michael Kaye, Bradleys ads, and Kaye's rising fame illustrate the volatile path to publicity for advisers.
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Washington
David Garth
Michael Kaye
New Jersey
Garth
Kaye
Bradley
Dick Clark
Iowa
U.S
Yvonne Brathwaite Burke
California
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Menachem Begin
Yael Ben Yacoov
Hussein
Jordan
United Nations
Marmaria
Jordan Valley
Ein e]-Bayda
Mehola
Field Newspaper Syndicate
Egypt
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GOP
van der Jagt
Congressional Campaign Committee
Ad Hotshot
Clark
Charles W. Hucker
New York
Sultant
John Deardourff
Washingtonian Magazine
Deardourff
John Marttila
Boston
Richard F. Vander Veen
Michigan
Doug Bailey
Jimmy Carter
Ed Koch
New York City
Brendan T. Byrne
Senate
Richard Leone
Bill Bradley
Andrew Maguire
Leone
Maguire
New York Knicks
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