New theory probed in jetliner crash
Federal investigators examine a theory that the Southern Airways DC9 shut down its second engine in flight to save it, then could not restart. The crash near New Hope killed 68 aboard and eight on the ground during a hailstorm. cockpit tapes reportedly include a pilot and copilot exchange.
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New Hope
UPI
Southern Airways
Highway Patrol
Lyman W. Keele, Jr
F.H. McAdams
National Transportation Safety Board
William McKenzie
McAdams
Keele
McKenzie
Lee J. Roach
Delta Air Lines
Muscle Shoals
Huntsville
Ala
Atlanta
Dobbins Air Force Base
Cartersville
Beef cattle prices rise but many farmers may not profit yet
UPI reports Agriculture Department economists anticipate higher beef cattle prices this spring and in the second half of the year, but most cattle producers could still lose money through September. Prices for choice grade steers in Omaha are expected to climb from 37.88 per cwt January-March to 39-41 April-June and 42-44 July-September while costs rise.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
Omaha
Eldon Ball
Ball
Burial ruling awaited over two wills for Texas widow
Sandra Ilene West died March 10 at 36 leaving a handwritten will giving most wealth to Sol West Jr and a bizarre funeral request to bury her in a Ferrari. A second will to Ike West Jr’s lawyer overrides that wish. Courts in Los Angeles will hear the dispute later this month. The Ferrari remains in California at a local funeral home owner’s plan to honor the request.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Sandra Ilene West
Fred Semaan
Superior Court
Los Angeles
California
PUC studies penalty rates for gas wasters
The Public Utilities Commission proposes new residential rates to penalize heavy natural gas users such as pool heaters while promoting solar energy. President Robert Batinovich said the plan shifts costs, raising rates for high usage and preserving lifeline gas minimums. He warned continued scarce supplies may force pool gas cutoffs if new gas supplies aren’t found soon.
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Sacramento
UPS
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Robert Batinovich
Batinovich
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PUC
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