Pilot steered for dark patch to crash land
PORTLAND ORE The captain of a Denver to Portland jetliner said he aimed for a dark patch on the ground when he realized fuel was insufficient to reach the airport. Buddy McBroom 52 told investigators he chose a crash site in northeast Portland after learning fuel was about 3,000 pounds. Eight passengers and two crew members died among 184 aboard.
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Knapp commission witness loses bid to reverse conviction
William Phillips star witness at the Knapp Commission hearings fails to overturn his 1974 murder conviction. State Supreme Court Justice Irving Lang rejects claims immunity from prosecution was granted by then US attorney Whitney North Seymour Jr. Philips’ attorney says an appeal will be filed.
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UAW Leader Demands Freeze on Social Security Taxes
United Auto Workers President Douglas Fraser urged Congress to freeze Social Security taxes at the 1980 level and seek more equitable funding options. He opposed proposed cuts to disability pensions and other benefits without wide discussion, calling tax increases a wage cut that reduces workers’ buying power. The Advisory Council on Social Security is reviewing solvency and fairness, including coverage for working wives and federal, state, and local employees. Fraser called payroll taxes regressive.
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New York cabbie charged after $175 ride for $1.35 fare
Port Authority police arrested 27 year old Russian-born driver David E Tzachuashvili on extortion grand larceny and possession of stolen money. He allegedly charged Iranian visitors $175 for a $131 trip and warned of trouble with Americans if they balked. Police noted he may have extorted German tourists in a similar July Fourth incident.
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