Pilot Found Guilty In Memorial Stadium Crash Trial
A jury convicted Donald Kroner of reckless flying and two counts of malicious destruction of property after his light plane crashed into Memorial Stadium’s upper deck on January 19, following a National Football League playoff game. Three witnesses testified Kroner promised them a spectacular air show.
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Turner CIA nomination heads toward confirmation
Adm Stansfield Turner Carter’s pick to lead the CIA faces Senate scrutiny as a civilian in the job. Leaders Byrd and Baker saw no strong opposition, hearings pending before the Intelligence Committee. Turner’s confident credentials are noted though skeptics worry about a military chief running an independent agency.
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FEC weighs higher spending limits for presidential funds
The Federal Election Commission studies proposals to raise presidential campaign spending limits for candidates accepting federal funds to 25 30 or 35 million dollars for the 1980 race. The report notes past limits and urges broader disclosure and fewer filing requirements while closing loopholes affecting delegates and draft committees.
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Naval Academy graduates Turner and Carter never knew each other
Turner aged 53 and Carter, both Naval Academy alumni class of 1946, did not know one another during their academy years.
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