Overbooking refunds rise as airline bump compensation doubles
Editorial warns thousands of travelers about a new rule from the Transportation Department increasing compensation for involuntary bumpings. Passengers delayed beyond two hours after arrival can claim up to 800 dollars, with up to 400 dollars for delays within two hours, applying to most planes with over 30 seats. Airlines must inform customers how to claim it and ensure capacity to honor bookings.
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Demographic threat tests Israel on 60th anniversary
Trudy Rubin argues that Israel faces an internal demographic peril as Palestinian Arabs may outnumber Jews within decades if a two state solution remains elusive. She notes Rabin and Oslo's failure, calls for a revived Annapolis push, and criticizes U.S. focus on declarations over real progress while urging a halt to West Bank settlement building.
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Rockefeller speech draws 15000 at Kansas U rally
At Allen Field House in Lawrence thousands attend Nelson Rockefeller’s address proposing a national postwar planning committee to guide transition from war to peace. The May 10, 1908 item notes Clinton Township tax changes and a large May Music Festival at Robinson Gymnasium featuring famed bass-baritone Mr. Bispham.
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Mississippi district test for GOP in special election
George Will notes Mississippi 1st District race tests GOP strategy linking Obama to national races. With Lott's seat vacant and Wicker vs Musgrove for Senate, outcomes could reshape national party dynamics, highlighting regional loyalty, ticket splitting, and African American turnout in the Deep South.
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