January 19, 1981

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Safety

Ruling Issued on Dismissed Controller

FAA took the position that much of its evidence was based on tape recordings, which, with related documents, do “not forget, are not biased, and tell unerring stories.” It showed that Palmer had prior knowledge that Braniff was not participating in the SF 160 program and that Vice President Brown of Braniff was known to him as having signed a message as to Braniffs suspension of the program.

Special Report: Fiscal 1982 Aerospace Budget

$25.2-BHiion increase Sought in Defence

Balance is goal among procurement, rapid deployment capabilities and research and development military projects

By Clarence A. Robinson

Fiscal 1982 Aerospace Budget

Navy Again Shrinks Aircraft Purchases

Washington—U. S. Navy’s overall Fiscal 1982 budget request under the outgoing Carter Administration reflects the service’s inability to maintain its force levels for the long term, while having to emphasize readiness and sustainability under tight budget restraints.

By David M. North

Space Technology

Voyager Providing New Science Data

Los Angeles—Several major developments have surfaced in the Voyager program which have kept NASA officials and project scientists busy as Voyager 1 continues to gather data following its encounter with Saturn and Voyager 2 is prepared for its rendezvous with the ringed planet in August.

By Bruce A. Smith

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January 19, 1981

Ruling Issued on Dismissed Controller