Safest year ever for US airlines in 1980
Washington AP The 1980 fatality and accident figures for local service trunk and flag carriers set a record low, with one fatal accident and 13 deaths nationwide. FAA notes the 1933 and 1928 baselines for deaths and fatal accidents were not reached, while cautioning against complacency.
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Commuter flight safety gains amid 1980 findings
The FAA noted no fatal crash involving a large jetliner in 1980, while commuter airlines reported 25 deaths in seven accidents and non scheduled cargo incidents under 1980 figures. Overall general aviation saw 640 fatal accidents and 1,280 deaths, with improved commuter safety tied to stricter FAA rules and operator measures.
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Algerian intermediaries deliver U S reply to Iran
Algerian mediators handed the U S reply on Iran's demand for 24 billion in assets, with Iran yet to respond. Washington sources say the offer would place about 12 billion in escrow in a neutral country, possibly Algeria, to be released after hostages are freed.
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Banks cut prime rate to 20.5 percent across major lenders
Citibank led a wave of cuts lowering the prime rate from 21.5 percent to 20.5 percent. Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co. Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Co. and First National Bank of Chicago followed with reductions. Wells Fargo first moved in mid December, and Chase Manhattan Chemical Bank along with others have since joined. Banks set prime rates individually for corporate clients amid differing market assessments.
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KU professors sue university over Iran trip fallout
Norman Forer and Clarence Dillingham, KU, sue the university, former Chancellor Ar chie Dykes, and acting Chancellor Del Shankel in Douglas County District Court. They allege libel, invasion of privacy, and denial of due process for public statements about disciplinary action they never received, tied to their December 1979 Iran visit to aid hostage negotiations.
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Postal nine digit ZIP code delayed to June first
The Postal Service postponed the start of the nine-digit ZIP code until June 1 after Senate action. The code aimed to trim costs by routing business mail beyond local offices, with a fully in effect date of 1987 and potential incentives for mailers to be proposed in March. The delay allows public information efforts. BI incentives and lists revisions faced opposition from the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
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November jobless rate rises to 4.2 percent in Kansas area
Unemployment in Douglas County climbed to 4.2 percent in November with 1,500 of 35,800 workers unemployed. The rate up from October 3.9 percent matches August's level, as 1980 shows higher joblessness than 1979. Trade and retail gains offset by declines in manufacturing, construction, and state government.
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China scramble swirls as Journal-World reports politics
Inside the Journal-World China continues its political scramble. First baby greets new year at LMH. Fish dealer satisfies 'lust for lutefish". County sets dates for township tax appraisals KU, North Carolina to meet Saturday in KC.
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