Airline faces bias suit over firing epileptic worker
The U S Labor Department filed a discrimination complaint against American Airlines for firing Donald Becker a longtime fleet service clerk after a seizure in 1974 Becker who lived in Woodbury N J later moved to New York was suspended for a seizure while on the way to Philadelphia International Airport The OFCCP accuses the airline of failing to accommodate Becker and of advocating a policy against hiring seizure disorder workers The department seeks reinstatement to a similar Philadelphia airport role and wages plus benefits. American may face sanctions including debarment if found liable The airline will respond by December 21 and a hearing may follow
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Gasoline Rationing Across Shell Network
Shell Oil Co. reports unprecedented demand and regulatory limits require temporary nationwide rationing of all Shell gasoline grades to dealers, wholesalers, and customers. Company aims to minimize impact and restore supply by late December or early January amid maintenance at two plants and price regulation it claims keeps Shell gas undervalued.
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Senate panel fires broadsides at Liquor Control Board
A Senate Law and Justice Committee report criticizes LCB management and high costs. It urges ending the 588 million dollar monopoly on liquor sales, allowing private stores, freezing LCB staff, and notes potential savings and tax losses from cross-border buying. The panel sidesteps FBI collusion probes.
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Duquesne Light hike upheld after bid reversal
HARRISBURG. The Public Utility Commission voted 4-1 to reject Commissioner Michael Johnson's bid to overturn his Sept. 28 vote approving Duquesne Light Co. $81.6 million of the $127.9 million rate hike. Johnson said he was misled about Beaver Valley No. 1 plant status, which affected the rate base.
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