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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1970
Page
6
FAA chief Shaffer indicates proposed mandating bullet proof cockpit shields to thwart hijackings. Volpe notes pilots unions push for passenger searches and captain authority. Immigration and airline officials discuss enhanced screening and a behavioral profile to identify potential hijackers.
A congressman was removed from a New York City airliner after joking to a passenger about how easy it would be to shoot the pilot. He was allowed to reboard after a search, and the incident was described as unusual and troubling by officials.
A Scots whisky brand touts its 20 year effort to build a premier library of whiskies and asserts Passport cannot be forged. The note claims the blend uses Scotland finest malts and a US tax battle boosted its value, while warning counterfeiters would be praised for taste.
The Department of Justice moves to sum up court procedures for hijackers and to harmonize the handling of such cases, outlining steps, charges, and potential penalties while awaiting legislative updates.
Capt. Robert Kelly of AIPA and Evastern Airlines urged stricter government action to deter hijackers after a recent incident. He warned that patience among pilots is diminishing and pressed for stronger safeguards to prevent future airliner violence.
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