Import duty bill invites disaster
Washington editor assesses Lloyd Bentsen's trade bill calling for a 25 percent standby import duty on futures from Japan Korea Taiwan and Brazil. The piece argues the plan risks global retaliation and repeats the Hawley Smoot pattern, warning it could deepen deficits and damage the US industrial base.
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Nebraska death sentence for killer spared by high court
A court ruling in Nebraska re sentences Robert Hunt Jr., who murdered a stranger after stalking her and committing rape. The Nebraska Supreme Court vacated the death penalty, urging a re sentence finding the crime did not meet “especially heinous” standards. The debate centers on time perception and the nature of the victim’s suffering.
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Who is watching Presser The FBI tangle raises questions
Washington writes about Jackie Presser Teamsters president and Reagan ally facing alleged FBI-ordered crime. The piece questions FBI involvement, grand jury secrecy, and Meese's stance while noting indictments against Friedman and Nardi and renewed calls for transparency. The author hints at political taint and seeks clarity from Bell and broader agencies.
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FBI Tangle
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U.S. District Court
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de Presser
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Meese
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Reagan White House
Fear of flying voices safety concerns in deregulated era
A columnist questions FAA safety lapses amid the worst year of civil aviation disasters. Citing the Aug 12 Japan Airlines crash and FAA/GAO criticisms, the piece argues maintenance gaps, lax inspections, and staffing shortages threaten passenger safety. It contrasts low fares offered by cut rate carriers with potential compromises in training and interiors.
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Japan Air Lines
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New York
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People Express
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