August 8, 1977

August 8, 1977

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NATO’s New Challenge

Strength Sought at Least Cost

By Clarence A. Robinson17 min

Safety

Ona Crash Analysis Procedure Detailed

Management

Major Intelligence Shifts Set

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NATO’s New Challenge

Strength Sought at Least Cost

Major initiative is to revamp alliance to meet Warsaw Pact capability without significant fund increases to members

By Clarence A. Robinson17 min

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Safety

Ona Crash Analysis Procedure Detailed

The fire rescue forces were on scene within 1 min. However, flammable cargo (tires, spray cans of paint and other flammable material) and the fuel which had leaked into the storm drain hampered firefighters’ efforts; the fire was not extinguished until about 36 hr. after the accident.
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Management

Major Intelligence Shifts Set

U. S. plans to centralize resources allocation for agencies under Cabinet-level official; CIA director slated for job
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Avionics

Powerful Magnets Find Aerospace Role

By Philip J. Klass10 min

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Special Report: Western Canadian Carriers

Pacific Western Seeks Area Dominance

Calgary, Alberta—Pacific Western Airlines, now firmly established as this province’s government-owned carrier, is seeking through merger to expand and strengthen its position as the dominant regional carrier in this energy-rich area of western Canada.

By Richard G. O’Lone10 min

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NATO’s New Challenge

Air Force Doctrine, Missions Revised

By David A. Brown10 min

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Space Technology

Design Phase of Space Telescope Nears

By Benjamin M. Elson8 min

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Space Technology

Geological Survey Hits Thematic Mapper

By Craig Covault7 min

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Air Transport

Reform Bill Hits New Deadlock

Senate committee fails to reach compromise on provisions that would govern entry of carriers into new markets

By Rosalind K. Ellingsworth7 min

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Editorial

The New Arms Export Policy

The President’s new [arms export] policy, as it is stated, makes it clear that this Administration will no longer tolerate government advocacy to promote the sales of arms. One section of the President’s new policy is intended to prohibit U. S. government and military personnel from advocating international weapon sales in general, or any one system in particular.
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