Skylab debris threat looms as orbit decays toward Earth
NASA warns Skylab will enter Earth's atmosphere between June 26 and July 9 with 400 to 500 pieces reaching the surface over a 4 000 by 100 mile area. A 5 000 pound ring may survive reentry, but no radioactive material is aboard. Authorities stress low odds of harm.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Three Mile Island
Canada
U.S
Skylab
Earth
Letters to the Editor raises Civil Service merger concerns
The writer argues against merging the Civil Service Retirement System with Social Security, citing tax differences and benefit disparities. Laurence Swanson defends the current system while Lorilee Molden praises Winchester Rescue Squad and its on duty dedication after a family fire incident.
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Star
Civil Service
Civil Services
Spencer Rich
Los Angeles Times
Washington
Civil Service Retirement Fund
Rich
Congress
Virginia
the Star
Winchester
Berryville
Don Tatman
Don
Lorilee M. Molden
Handley Ave
A Bronx Cheer for Business
James J. Kilpatrick critiques American industry, faulting FAA handling of the DC-10 and widespread service failures. He cites airline mismanagement, faulty products, and poor customer service, noting a 3 billion dollar rise in product liability costs and urging industry to improve.
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Universal Press Syndicate
Seattle
Wash
Federal Aviation Administration
McDonnell-Douglas
FAA
Northwest Airlines
Northwest
U.S
Department of Transportation
National Journal
Kennedy Coyness in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire Democratic leaders pressure Senator Edward M Kennedy to clarify 1980 plans amid fears his coy stance could jeopardize the party in the first-in-the-nation primary. Carter supporters press Kennedy to campaign for him, while party figures warn of a backlash if he delays.
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Field Enterprises Inc
Concord
N.H
New Hampshire
Edward M. Kennedy
Carter
Kennedy
Chappaquiddick
Chris Spirou
Spirou
House of Representatives
Jimmy Carter
Hugh Gallen
Gallen
State Capitol
Democratic Executive Committee
Jack Meehan
Hillsborough County
Meehan
John A. Durkin
Norman d’Amours
California
Edmund G' Brown Jr
Teddy
Soviet MBFR push seen shaping Europe balance of power
William Safire argues Brezhnev seeks MBFR to cement Soviet dominance in Europe through conventional forces. He recalls past missteps, notes NATO must respond with Pershing II and cruise missiles, unity, and on site inspections to test Soviet sincerity.
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Times
Paris
Leonid Brezhnev
Europe
NATO
MBFA
Vienna
Edward Luttwack
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Winchester Evening Star
Thomas T. Byrd
Roy E. Potts III
Lewis H. Ebert
Eugene P. Miller
David O. Loomis
Winchester Evening Star Inc
Kent St
Bronx
By James J. Kilpatrick
Seatac
Eastern
Trans World Airlines
Indianapolis
Chicago
TWA
American Airlines
Brooks Brothers
Joseph Banks
Taiwan
F.A.O. Schwartz
Carswell-Massey
New York
Peoples Drug
Stouffer's
Arlington
Kennedy Coyness
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Teddy Kennedy
Tive
By William Safire
Russia
Senate
Mike Mansfield
White House
Churchill
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