Court upholds New York law barring club discrimination
The Supreme Court unanimously sustains a New York City law that bans discrimination by private clubs against women and minorities, clarifying that large private clubs cannot use race or sex as membership criteria. The decision aligns with other cities considering similar ordinances and affects clubs like the New York Athletic Club and University Club.
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FAA rule moderated by lobbying pilots
FAA finalizes a rule expanding airspace where small private planes must have altitude reporting gear but critics say it is inadequate to shield jetliners. The regulation stems from the 1986 Cerritos disaster and was scaled back after 80,000 letters from private pilots.
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FAA Mode C rule may curb Cedar Rapids hobby flying
Cedar Rapids airport officials say new FAA Mode C transponder rules will limit general aviation. The rule targets planes near 23 major airports by July 1 1989 and at 116 more by Dec 30 1990, with costs from 600 to 2000 dollars per aircraft.
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Elimination of farm subsidies at the economic summit
At the Toronto summit the seven nations and the EEC argued over ending agriculture subsidies by 2000. West Germany and Britain questioned the U.S. aim while Thatcher urged credit for Europe’s cuts. Delors pressed for honoring past pledges to curb subsidies amid heavy EEC budgeting for farm programs.
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S&L industry posts steep first quarter losses
Washington reports the Federal Home Loan Bank Board will announce a first quarter 1988 deficit for the savings and loan industry of over 3 billion dollars, with expectations final figures could reach 3.5 billion. Since last fall the industry has lost about 13 billion annually as two thirds of 3200 institutions earned 1.3 billion while a third lost 4.5 billion.
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Librarian Groups Attack FBI Library Awareness Program
At a congressional hearing on the FBI Library Awareness Program librarians led by Duane Webster of the Association of Research Libraries argued the program threatens free information flow. Webster represented the New York Public Library and major universities, calling it a serious government intrusion.
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Man jailed in fatal aiding of suicide in Manorville
Thomas Petrillo, 25, jailed on manslaughter charges after confessing to helping his friend John Stockle, 29, die following a despondent marriage breakup. Petrillo previously saved Stockle twice from suicide and videotaped his confession for Suffolk County.
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Former attorney general cleared in libel suit
A U S District Court jury cleared former Attorney General Griffin Bell of libel in a suit by John Pearce a Hutton manager. Bell had investigated check kiting at E F Hutton after the firm pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud. Pearce alleged Bell ignored evidence of top management direction. The panel found Bell's statements not false or defamatory. Bell was traveling and unavailable for comment after the verdict. The 1985 Hutton charges led to a 2 million dollar fine and reimbursement to banks.
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Armenia-Azeri ethnic riots injure 16 in first flare
An official reported 16 people hurt in Armenia's first ethnic riots tied to a territorial dispute with Azerbaijan. A tape released Monday shows troops patrolling Baku. The deadliest violence occurred Feb 28 in Sumgait, where 32 people were killed and 200 injured.
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Time wasted in lines and lights study says
Pittsburgh based expert Michael Fortino says the average person spends five years in line and six months waiting at traffic signals. He notes couples spend only minutes daily in meaningful conversation with each other and children, despite claiming family importance.
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Former CIA station chief indicted in Contras arms case
The CIA's former Costa Rica station head Joseph Fernandez also known as Tomas Castillo was indicted on six counts for conspiring to arm the Nicaraguan rebels and lying to cover the operation. He aided Oliver North and Richard Secord in shipments to the Contras in 1986 and obstructed the Iran Contra inquiry by denying knowledge of North's covert aid.
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