Air Controllers Strike Backlash Seen Through Pilot Tales
Robert C. Reid recalls a Baltimore area flight incident during the PATCO strike, detailing confrontations with air traffic control and a pilot’s defiant stance. He argues controllers’ arrogance affects safety and notes public support for Reagan’s firing of strikers, while reflecting on media coverage and industry dynamics.
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Quirky Frederick City Codes Prompt Funny Read
A humorously critical tour of long standing Frederick city ordinances highlights rules on mud on tires sidewalk loitering and public nuisances. The piece cites sec 15 25 15 18 14 7 15 36 and others with playful questions about enforcement and logic. Cindy Hackett of the News Post writes the lighthearted column.
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Begin Falwell Begin Support Israel Odd Couple
Israeli Prime Minister Begin aligns with Rev. Jerry Falwell of the Moral Majority in a growing alliance that could influence U S domestic policy. Begin urged Falwell not to oppose Kennedy's reelection and pressed for public support after the Iraqi nuclear incident.
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All in the Family Tops for Five Seasons in Ratings
Dear reader, All in the Family holds the record with five consecutive seasons at No. 1 from 1971 to 1976. Gunsmoke follows with four seasons 1957 to 1961, while Bonanza and I Love Lucy tie for third with four seasons.
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CBS executive-director Dwayne Hickman tied to Dobie fame
Reader questions confirm Dwayne Hickman, known for Dobie Gillis, now serves as executive director of comedy development at CBS. The page also includes fan bets about other TV roles and actors, with no single coherent story beyond Hickman’s career noted.
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All-American farmer buys cheaper Soviet Belarus tractor
In AVA New York 71 year old Charley Hicks, a staunch Republican, bought a Russian Belarus tractor because it was cheaper than John Deere. Across the U S farmers show growing interest as the USSR markets Belarus tractors through 200 dealers in 25 states, yet Afghanistan invasion prompts buyer remorse as Belarus sales fall and dealers rethink the risk of Soviet trade. Hicks later says he would not buy one again.
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