FAA cites 158 hazardous near misses in 10 months
FAA Administrator John L. McLucas told Congress that 158 near misses were hazardous in the first 10 months of the year. He noted only 21 incidents involved both planes under FAA control and described efforts to reduce near misses, including a system for anonymous pilot reporting to ensure immunity from discipline.
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Church blasts nomination Bush CIA post political plum
Sen. Frank Church says confirming George Bush as CIA director would turn the post into a Republican Party prize. Bush argues the CIA must be insulated from politics and can stay nonpartisan, while Church notes the nomination could echo the old pattern of party leadership appointments.
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SUN Youth Forum Discusses Education and Unions
Students at the 20th Annual SUN Youth Forum in Las Vegas debated education topics. Joel Paladian presented group conclusions on teacher unions student input and class size while moderators included Harry Reid and Dr. Ken ny Quinn. The event drew hundreds of local high school participants.
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Judge blocks postal rate hike until proper filing is made
UPI reports U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica ruled that the Postal Service cannot implement the proposed Dec. 28 rate increases until the board of governors file a valid request with the Postal Rate Commission. He said the board provided only a general outline without specified rates and supporting data as required by law U.S. court order preserves temporary status quo.
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Nevada Governor declines after Christmas state holiday plan
Gov. Mike O Callaghan says Nevada will not declare Dec 26 a holiday but urges skeleton crews in state agencies. Departments decide staffing. leave or comp time may be used. Prisons and state hospitals must maintain regular staffing. President Ford declared Dec 26 a federal holiday.
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Police Link Rand and Glick Documents in Nevada Gambling Case
San Diego investigators tie slain businesswoman Tamara Rand to a 5 percent stake in Argent Corp held by casino owner Allen Glick. Documents show a $500,000 loan from Rand to Glick, who denies offering stock. Nevada records show no public partnership. two personal ledgers and correspondence are sought. Glick faces a separate federal hearing over Alkath Corp stock attachment related to a $3 million loan default.
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Commission Holds Action On Permits
Clark County Commission tabled a fourth vote on an ordinance to amend the county work permit law. County Counsel James Bartley said the Metropolitan Police Department would not comment. The measure would remove the sheriff's discretionary power over work permits, seen by some as an encroachment on Sheriff Ralph Lamb. Representatives of Strip unions and the ACLU were absent. the union attorney had argued only gaming or liquor industry employees should need work cards, while currently all hotel and motel workers must secure a sheriff's work card.
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