Lockheed Struggles On Despite Government Help
The nation’s top defense contractor remains in financial trouble despite a Pentagon loan guarantee and British aid. Lockheed has burned through loan funds, owes banks $500 million, and relies on the Tristar L1011 amid weak airline demand while pursuing new defense contracts and a costly C5A program.
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Lockheed
Rolls Royce Ltd
Pentagon
Daniel J. Haughton
British European Airways
Japan
All Nippon Airways
Associated Press
Defense
Non-Lawyer Van Skiver Seeks Kansas Attorney General
Raymond Van Skiver, a Wichita carpentry teacher, runs as a Republican candidate for attorney general in Kansas. He cites former A G Kent Frizzell saying the post need not be held by a lawyer, while opponents note legal opinions require attorney status.
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van Skiver
Attorney General
Hutchinson, Kan
Raymond van Skiver
Kansas
Kent Frizzell
Reno County Republican Central Committee
GOP
Wichita
Robert F. Hoffman
Topeka
Vern Miller
Frizzell
Primary Campaign Ends Quietly Amid Unchallenged Critique
The article notes that no challenger questioned Van Skiver's credentials in the primary race. It highlights a lack of formal challenges and emphasizes a smooth, uncontested path forward for Van Skiver as the campaign proceeds.
Booze Spill Near Penn Central Tracks Shocks WOLCOTT
A tank car carrying 190 proof grain alcohol spilled along the Penn Central right of way near Wolcott Indiana. Police fenced off the area as fumes spread, with sheriff’s deputies warning of possible fire. Twenty derailed cars were moved by railroad workers after cleanup was arranged by Van Skiver.
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Wolcott
Ind
Penn Central
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Robert Docking
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