Braniff shuts down as fare wars sink airline
Grapevine report says Braniff International Airlines halted all services after failing to meet debt obligations amid a summer fare war. Braniff, once large, had dwindled to a few planes and has operated under bankruptcy protection since August after reorganizing from a prior bankruptcy.
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Quakes Damage Solar Observatory and Antenna in California
Earthquakes damaged the Big Bear Solar Observatory and a large NASA tracking antenna near Barstow. Despite spared telescope optics, equipment destruction forced a costly, weeks long outage, with repairs estimated at 300000 dollars including the causeway to the observatory.
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Luxembourg backs EC treaty by ratifying Maastricht pact
Luxembourg parliament approved the Maastricht treaty by a 51 to 6 vote in the 60 member Chamber of Deputies. The accord, negotiated last December in Maastricht by EC leaders, must be signed by Grand Duke Jean before becoming national law.
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Deformed fish tied to Biscayne Bay pollution findings
In Biscayne Bay several deformities in sea life including finless fish and a three clawed crab were found in significant numbers. University of Miami researchers will conduct 18 month lab tests to link deformities to pollutants while noting that swimmers are not at risk and eating safety remains uncertain.
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President vetoes motor voter bill in Washington
President Bush vetoed the motor voter bill that would require states to register voters when applying for drivers licenses or benefits. Sen. Wendell Ford called the veto political. Ford plans to push an override while noting 28 states show no rise in voting fraud. The measure would start in 1994 and allow mail registration and forms at social service offices. Bush cited no proof registration ease increases turnout and referenced an FEC study.
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Airlines plan to raise fares across the board
Airlines move to lifting ticket prices after a summer fare war. United announces a 4.4 percent domestic hike starting Tuesday, with American and Northwest also implementing fare increases. Braniff shuts down, citing losses from the price war that cost the industry millions this summer.
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U S planes join effort to bring aid to Sarajevo
U S military and international airlift aid Sarajevo as UN peacekeepers secure the airport. C 130 transports bring generators rations and medical supplies. AmeriCares delivered 16 tons of antibiotics analgesics infant formula and insulin. Bush warned Serb forces to keep the airport open for relief. Carrington to push new talks.
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Weather forecast and regional conditions across zones
AGT updates Douglas County Zone 15 and other zones with tonight and Saturday forecasts. Highs range from mid 80s to upper 90s across zones 1 through 17, with mostly sunny conditions, some areas partly cloudy and clear nights. Journal World notes temperatures, wind, lake data at Clinton Lake and road info from Kansas authorities.
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