U S aid ranking falls as 1995 donations dip sharply
The OECD says United States aid to developing countries dropped 26 percent in 1995, sliding to fourth place behind Japan France and Germany. U S aid totaled 7.3 billion while Japan led with 14.5 billion and Germany at 7.5 billion.
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James H. Michel
Washington
Brian Atwood
Agency For International Development
Julia Taft
Anti heroin ads launch national campaign against young adults
Washington AP reports the Partnership for a Drug Free America unveiled 16 stark images and two TV spots to deter 18 to 25 year olds from heroin. Doria Steedman said the ads aim to disturb, not entertain, as Gen. Barry McCaffrey notes rising teen experimentation and Deborah Padgett mourns her daughter’s overdose.
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Barry McCaffrey
Office of National Drug Control Policy
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Tish Smith
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Boeing urges rudder recovery training for 737 pilots
Boeing recommends airlines train 737 pilots in special aerobatic maneuvers to counter sudden rudder deflections. FAA endorses but not mandatory. 13 U.S. carriers agree to begin training. The issue relates to two fatal crashes, United 585 in Colorado Springs 1991 and USAir 427 in Pittsburgh 1994, whose causes remain officially unsolved.
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Steve Thieme
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Federal Aviation
U.S. seeks access to ex Americans defectors
The United States asked North Korea for contact with four American soldiers who defected to the North in the 1960s. Names include Abshier Dresnok Parrish Jenkins. Some may wish to return home. Pentagon officials said North Korea has not acknowledged their presence. Also, a team will begin a 20 day remains search in northern North Korea for a downed F 80 from the 1950 53 war.
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Rich Square
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William Perry
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