Union chiefs condemn FAA safety mockery at TWA 514 hearing
PATCO president Leyden and ALPA chief O'Donnell told a National Transportation Safety Board hearing that the FAA has mocked air safety. They urged immediate reform including making the FAA independent and creating a single pilot controller handbook. The 16 day inquiry into the December crash that killed 92 featured sharp attorney clashes and calls for radar monitoring of all airliners.
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Nixon aides sentenced in Watergate cases and pardon noted
The Watergate prosecutions wrap with Mitchell Haldeman Ehrlichman and Mardian receiving sentences for conspiracy obstruction of justice and lying. Ehrlichman will serve 20 months to 5 years for the break in at Ellsberg's psychiatrist, with parallel cover up term. A court spokesman outlined parole eligibility after minimum terms.
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UAWOK Douglas Pact Details Contested by Critics
At Long Beach plant workers approved a contract reshaping cost of living adjustments to one cent per three tenths CPI rise, boosting the living float from 59 to 69 cents and cutting job classifications from about 400 to 197. Critics warn of layoffs as unions at Oklahoma and Arkansas plants vote separately. The plant builds DC-9s and DC-10s amid earlier shutdowns and saboteur rumors.
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Gunman Killed by Sharpshooter in Las Vegas Siege
Police killed a heavily armed gunman after a six hour standoff at a Home Savings and Loan office in Las Vegas. James S. Dutton Jr. was pronounced dead at Sunrise Hospital. Hostage Anita Jetland escaped unharmed as an FBI agent delivered 100000 dollars in ransom.
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Norwalk heroin ring busted with money back guarantee
A $100000 a week heroin operation in Norwalk was disrupted when two Tijuana residents were arrested in San Diego. Pablo Jimenez Sicairos and Graciela De Sanchez Ruiz faced federal custody on $100000 bail each after authorities said the scheme offered a money back pledge to suppliers. No Norwalk arrests were reported.
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GM to trim size and boost fuel economy across line
General Motors plans a multibillion dollar overhaul of its car lineup with smaller outside dimensions while preserving interior space. The effort aims to raise fuel economy through engines transmissions and drivelines and seeks a 18.7 mpg average across all GM cars to meet a 1980 target.
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USC students face gambling arrests at campus fraternity
Los Angeles police report arresting 19 University of Southern California students after a mini casino was found operating at a Phi Gamma Delta fraternity party near the campus. Officers responded to noise complaints and discovered gambling among members and prospective members.
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