Block ends ties with bankrupt partner in farming venture
Agriculture Secretary John Block says he is ending a controversial partnership with Illinois neighbor John Curry who is seeking bankruptcy protection after defaulting on a $400,000 Farmers Home Administration loan. The dissolution aims to shield Block from losses and avert further negative publicity.
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Inflation drops shape 1984 wage settlements record low
The Labor Department notes moderate inflation curbed wage gains in 1984 to 2.4 percent for major settlements covering 2.3 million workers, with lump sum contracts posting the lowest wage rate increases in 17 years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports first time jobless claims rose by 80,000 to 437,000 for the week ending Jan 12.
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FAA gave Galaxy Airlines a propeller extension before Reno crash
The Galaxy Airlines crash in Nevada revived attention to FAA waivers and delays granted to small carriers. Galaxy requested and received extensions on a routine 42 month propeller inspection after borrowing a spare propeller to keep the Electra in service. Inspectors later deemed the propeller safe, while FAA said exemptions are weighed case by case and do not compromise safety.
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Galaxy Airlines Suspends Electra Flights After Crash
Galaxy Airlines announces a temporary suspension of operations to inspect its three Electra cargo planes amid reports of fuel leaks on three flights the weekend before the crash near Reno. President Philip Sheridan says the crashed Electra was properly maintained as investigators examine wreckage to determine the cause.
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Sanctuary movement gets boost in Texas acquittal
The Nation Today reports a Corpus Christi jury acquitted 41 year old Jack Elder, a Roman Catholic lay worker and director of a Central American halfway house, on three counts of transporting illegal aliens. His acquittal fuels renewed resolve among sanctuary workers and drew about 1,000 attendees to a sanctuary meeting in Tucson.
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IH workers win input in three year IH contract
The United Auto Workers ratified a three year contract with International Harvester by 6205 to 2394, promising greater worker input. The pact includes a job security provision and could influence product deployment and diversification.
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Match Fishing Championship TV Quarterfinal 1
Rick Clunn, 1964 World Champion, faces an unknown opponent in the MATCH FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP quarterfinals televised by WCEE TV on Saturday January 26 at 10:00 AM Channel 13.
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