Federal agencies clash over DC-10 crash cause
In Chicago FAA and NTSB officials dispute whether a snapped bolt doomed the DC-10 on takeoff. While some say the engine loss could have allowed another landing, others argue the aircraft could not fly without the left engine. Death toll may rise beyond 273 with possible infant and child victims.
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FAA: Inspections of DC-10s completed and planes cleared
The FAA said DC-10 inspections are finished after a broken bolt linked to Friday's tragedy led to grounding. Continental, American, World Airways, Western, and United report inspections completed with few or no cancellations and most aircraft returning to service after belt checks or replacements.
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Federal workers rarely abuse hours study finds
A GAO report to Congress based on 3,000 random federal employees across seven agencies finds most workers meet or exceed 40 hours weekly. Extra hours are valued at 660 to 800 million dollars annually, while time lost to abuses costs 85 to 120 million, suggesting a net benefit to taxpayers.
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UPI
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U.S
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U.S. urged to boost world food production and aid
The State Department warned of 500 million to 700 million people seriously malnourished worldwide and urged higher agricultural output paired with fair distribution. It notes over 2 billion dollars in food aid and development funds abroad, including 1.4 billion under Food for Peace, plus plans for a new Food Aid Convention and possible food security reserves.
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International Fund For Agricultural Development
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Supreme Court blocks state tax breaks for par ents private schools
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that states may not offer tax deductions for parents sending children to nonpublic schools, striking down New Jersey’s 1976 law as unconstitutional. The decision, following prior circuit rulings, cites church-state separation and a nonneutral approach to religion.
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Black man held in wounding of Ala Klansman
Curtis Lee Robinson, 49, arrested in Decatur for assault with intent to murder after a clash between black protesters and Ku Klux Klan counter-demonstrators. He posted $3,000 bail at Morgan County jail. Klansman David Kelso underwent chest surgery after being shot during the Saturday confrontation that left four wounded.
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Ala
UPT
Nigeria boycott rule could hurt U S oil supply
United States faces potential oil disruption as Nigeria tightens tankers rules against South Africa Rhodesia and Israel threatening 1.1 million barrels daily. US anti boycott laws block compliance while Shell and BP face limited access to Nigerian crude. Authorities seek interpretation to sustain Nigerian supplies.
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Memorial Day road toll tops 11 in Ohio deaths
Ohio reports at least 11 fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend on its roadways along with one drowning. The only multiple fatality crash killed Ronald Cordell, 19, and Aaron Pack, 26, near Gallipolis on U S 35. Darrel Harris, 16, drowned after a canoe capsized on Lake Vesuvius. The count spans 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday.
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Aaron A. Pack
Bidwell
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Gallipolis
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Police and firemen threaten to strike over contract
In Youngstown police and firefighters threaten a strike today unless a contract is reached. They initially demanded 14 percent pay raises, then backed to 11 percent, while the city offered a 3 percent raise citing financial strain. Accounts firms are reviewing city books.
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