Embarrassing $138 Million Air Force Project Fails
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the vast Aeropropulsion Systems Test Facility near Manchester Tennessee has misfired after a decade of planning. The $437 million project faced equipment fit problems, producing a major cost overrun in Pentagon construction history as engineers and crews reacted to the faulty installation.
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United States Air Force
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Pentagon
Mistake Cost Plans to Investigate Budget Spike
In May and June the Air Force asked for funds to correct a construction error. Jon D. Wright told the committee the fix would cost at least 138 million dollars, about 32 percent above the original budget for ducts instrumentation and controls. Equipment was planned as a sixth package and was to be bought separately.
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Force
Jon D. Wright
Ski dog Schmalz dies at 15 in Portland
Schmalz the skiing dachshund famed worldwide for his technique has died at age 15 in Portland Oregon. The dog wore four boots and two skis learning on mountain trips with the Harding family including Mrs. Harding and Margot Hillary Harding.
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Ore
UPI
Schmalz
Girl Awaiting Kidney Transplant Tests at Charity Hospital
A 9-year-old Venezuelan girl, losing her sight, faces dialysis and a battery of tests in coming weeks under Venezuelan law to officials at Charity Hospital. Hospital spokes woman Sue Ellen Lewis said the child, with dark hair and freckles, is adjusting to new surroundings and that staff have fallen in love with her.
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Charity Hospital
Sue Ellen Lewis
GM strapped for cash faces Cadillac and Oldsmobile cuts
General Motors Corp is strapped for cash despite profits and may prune future lines at Cadillac and Oldsmobile. Observers in Detroit say the annual appraisal could affect the Buick Electra and related models.
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UPI
General Motors Corp
DDT Found In Drinks Stirs Texas Health Fears
In Harlingen Texas the UPI reports recent findings of DDT in drinkable water in the Lower Rio Grande Valley drawing concern from experts who call the exposure a significant public health threat. The Dallas Morning News notes the situation underscores broader regulatory and industry challenges as GM plans for 1983 through 1984.
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UPI
United States and Protection Agency
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Dallas Morning News
Rio Grande Valley
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