President Clinton halts AA pilots strike with cooling off order
President Clinton blocked an American Airlines pilots strike by issuing a 60 day cooling off period under the Railroad Labor Act. Negotiations will continue while the strike is blocked. The move followed union leaders ordering a walkout that would have stranded up to 40,000 travelers and cost executives up to 200 million dollars daily. Major AA hubs include Dallas Fort Worth New York Chicago Miami and Nashville.
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KU grad's blimp firm lifts industry in Oregon
KU aerospace graduate Jo Jim Thiele revived lighter-than-air design with American Blimp Corp in Hillsboro Oregon. The company builds compact A-60 blimps about 135 feet long priced near 1.5 million dollars and adds 1,000 watt internal lights for ads. A second model at 3 million dollars and nine seats debuted at Super Bowl XXXI.
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GOP Senators Clash Over 1996 Fund Raising Probe
Republican lawmakers express frustration as a GOP colleague resists excluding congressional elections from an investigation into 1996 campaign fundraising. The dispute centers on how broad the inquiry should be and which campaigns fall under review.
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EU clamps on Dutch wooden shoes sparks cultural clash
EU rules aim to standardize footwear including traditional clogs used by Dutch workers since the 1300s. Regulators test clogs for safety, threatening a future where wooden shoes may become souvenirs if they fail certification. Clog makers argue against injury links and highlight decades of use by farmers and workers.
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