Nixon Trip Security Tightens After Hijack Fears
President Nixon faces expanded protection for his European swing starting Sunday. Security teams guard against typical threats and new risks of airborne hijacking following recent Palestinian group incidents abroad.
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Nixon
Neutralizer Causes Ion Engine Failure In Earth Orbit
NASA reports a shorted neutralizer outside an electron bombardment ion engine caused a failure after over five months in orbit. A second engine has operated 13,000 hours aboard the SERT II. the issue is fixed by repositioning the neutralizer. The test aims for a six month flight, with repairs during the spacecraft's eclipse period.
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Cleveland
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Raymond J. Rulis
NASA
Lewis Research Center
Rufus
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Airline Pilots Demand Bulletproof Cockpits Amid Hijack Fears
ALPA urged the FAA to require bulletproof cockpit doors as armed marshals join flights. Volpe said shooting would be a last resort to protect 200 passengers, while a new FBI hijacking jurisdiction and FAA airborne duties shape security. Sky marshal training at Ft. Dix progresses.
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Washington
Air Line Pilots Association
ALPA
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Secretary of Transportation
John A. Volpe
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FBI
Ft. Dix N.J
SST Noise Worries As Airport Operators Seek FAA Standards
Airport Operators Council International presses for definite assurances that the SST will meet FAA noise standards already set. They demand no production until the sonic boom issue is resolved and the prototype phase remains restricted to noncommercial takeoffs or landings.
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Federal
Federal Aviation Administration
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Matthias ©. Lukens
William M. Magruder
SSR Development
Transportation Department
Seattle
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Lukens
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John A. Volpe
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