Space Shuttle design future for airliners
Houston engineers predict shuttle flight control tech will boost commercial aviation efficiency. Kraft notes computerized fly by wire systems replace mechanical links, enabling smaller control surfaces and automatic pilot options. Young calls the approach revolutionary for aviation.
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Houston
UPI
Space Agency
California
Christopher Kraft
Johnson Space Center
Kraft
John Young
Precautions for brushfire protection urged for California homes
Insurance expert David Glass urges California homeowners in brush areas to clear 100 feet around houses, form firebreaks with neighbors, keep hoses ready, and store water in emergency containers. He also recommends family evacuation planning, keeping valuables secure, maintaining vehicle readiness, documenting belongings, and reviewing insurance to reflect current replacement costs.
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California
Santa Barbara
David Glass
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Companies
Glass
Fire Department
PSA No Frills Airline Eyes Nevada Expansion
Pacific Southwest Airways led by William Shimp pushes a no frills model with meals off the menu to cut fares. PSA carried 6.5 million passengers last year and seeks Nevada routes to boost Las Vegas and Reno service while pressuring rivals to lower fares.
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San Diego
UPI
William Shimp
Shimp
Pacific Southwest Airways
PSA
Pan American
United States
Los Angeles International
California
Nevada
Las
Vegas
Reno
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York
Washington
Paul C. Barkley
Senate
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Denver
Portland
Seattle
Rules for work and Social Security benefits in 1977
Vincent Rodriguez, Santa Maria Social Security branch manager, explains earnings limits for 1977. Under 72, you may work and still receive benefits. full benefits remain in months with no earnings over 250 or substantial work. Earnings cap is 3000 dollars for 1977 with benefit reduction of 1 for every 2 earned above that. 72 and over receive full benefits irrespective of earnings. Disability rules differ. tax rates stay 5.85 percent employer and employee and 7.9 percent self employed. earnings base set at 16500 dollars.
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Vincent Rodriguez
Santa Maria
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Fine Art
Collectors’ Gallery West
Kenneth H. Shields
Ceramic Factory Outlet
Cups & Planters Miniatures Factory
West Maple
Solvang
Mission Drive
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Lindbergh Field
Barkley
Western
Moores
West Ocean
Lompoc
BankAmericard Moore Charge
Santa Maria Shopping Center
Vandenberg
Diamond Specialists
Broadway Mills Stewelers
Antwerp
Pius
Across From the Vandenberg
Seeman
Ead
Sue
Ape Rouf
Kour
Diamond
NASA Ae Ae
Pia
Santa Mara
Habla Espanol
North
America
Rts
Goodyear
BankAmericard
American Express
Carte Blanche
Diners Club
F.E
PLYS
Goodyear Service
Blackwas
Blackwall
Lompoc Record
Lompoc, Calif
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