Flying non union skies during United pilots strike
United Airlines faced a two day pilots strike affecting 165 Friday takeoffs and 220 Saturday flights, with thousands of applications to replace striking ALPA pilots. Some travelers found seats on other carriers as Amtrak added cars while a senior citizens group from Chicago spent an extra night in Reno after a canceled flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United Airlines
Amtrak
Chicago
Nevada
United
Chuck Novak
Air Line Pilots Association
ALPA
Henry Duffy
National Airport
Washington, D.C
Duffy
Joe Hopkins
Hopkins
Union
Berwyn, Ill
Reno
Nev
Bush
Washington
George Bush
Seattle
Air Force Two
National Transportation Safety Board
Cleveland
Federal Aviation Administration
Sightseers swarm bomb scene as MOVE raid scars Philadelphia
Police search for weapons and clues after the MOVE raid sparked a rooftop fortification and fire that destroyed 53 houses and left 270 people homeless. Residents lament sightseers while charitable groups redirect donations to cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
MOVE
West Philadelphia
Timothy Lewis
Republicans and Democrats clash over 56 billion budget cuts
Washington AP Republicans attack a 56 billion package of budget cuts calling it cynical and exaggerated. Democrats defend the plan noting defense spending rises and social programs protected while others shrink. Senate cuts are harsher, including Social Security restraint and agency eliminations to save 295 billion over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Whiteouse
David Stockman
Senate
Robert Dole
R-Kan
William Gray
D-Pa
House Budget Committee
Gray
Dole
Pentagon
Offi
Stockman
Immicks
Politi Turing
Oeachman
Ccamanie
Amtrak
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Rapids
Mich
Helmer
Pitsch Lumber and Wrecking Company
Fryling Construction Co
Bahamas
Japan
Hong Kong
Er James Good
Alpa Communications
SS Wire Services
Council of Churches
National Council of Churches
Council
Epis
Copalians
Reagan
South Africa
Central America
Cac
NAACP
William F. Gibson
HONDA
Bill Gledich
Sons & 2
Princesses
West
Frankfort
Tiaa
Rts A
Lee
American Honda Motor Cu. Inc
Samuel Rowell
So. of Energy
UMWA
Steven Connors
Park Plaza
Herrin, IL
Helleny’s
Herrin
14Th St
Carbondale
Mardale
GOP
OF Florida
Disney World
Epcot
Cypress Gardens
Sea World
Kennedy Space Center
Daytona Beach
St. Augustine
Ocean View
Morenen
N. Railroad
Marion
Pater
Sizzlin
Wester
University Mall
S Choe
Levolor
W. Main