University Dally Kansan, September 3, 1962
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Quorum
From page one
From page 406 deliberations take place in front of the public. If the commission passes an ordinance raising the quorum, "why don't they pass an ordinance putting iron gates around the city?" Stephan asked.
Commissioner Don Blims, who opposes raising the quorum, said he was sure the commission would vote to raise it, probably by a 4/1 vote. One problem with raising the quorum, he said, was that a commissioner could tell another commissioner how he would vote on an agenda item, then tell a third how he would vote, assuring a majority vote before the meeting.
majority vote the Board would allow that Nancy Schontz said, however, that her members to discuss business in private would not undermine the Open Meetings Act because the present commission did not act secretly and because the decision and most of the discussion would still take place.
at public meetings
Shontz also said she would like to discuss business with commissioners whose positions she agreed with, such as discussing development with Binns.
"I think it would help Don to know that I agree with his positions," she said.
The present quorum also has made it difficult for commissioners to talk privately in the past, such as last year when Binns, Shontz and Francisco met occasionally noon. Binns is the attorney general to decide whether these meetings violated the Open Meetings Act.
The attorney general said in September 1981 that his office had not found evidence that the commissioners were violated the Act. After the investigation the commissioners invited Brad Smoot, deputy attorney general who investigated the commission, to talk to the commissioner at a public meeting about the Act.
Smoot said he recalled telling the commission, in answer to a question, that raising the quorum was an option. However, his answer was not an official opinion of the attorney general's office, he said.
he said.
Stephan said the only official opinions of the office are ones that he had approved, and he has never raled on raising quorum.
Plane missing near Peru border
QUITO, Ecuador (UPI) / An Ecuadorian commercial airliner carrying 41 passengers crashed Wednesday in a mountainous region of southern Ecuador near the Peruvian border, authorities said.
There were no details on whether there were any survivors. Military police said the Aerocondor Airlines turbo-bet crashed late Wednesday in a mountainous area 40 miles east of Loja in the southern region of Ecuador near the Peruvian border.
A police spokesman said troops were sent to the crash site, but were having difficulty reaching the area because of bad weather and the rugged terrain.
The airliner, which had left the southern Ecuadorian town of Zumba, was headed for the Loja airport when it crashed into the mountains.
Trial
From page one
killed Hatchell. As a result of his trial,
McTaggart was sent to the Topeka Youth Center
to be held there until he reaches 21.
Yesterday, McMaggart testified after stating that he loved Bigenwait that she was unconscious before Matchel was murdered and McMaggart returned from damping the body.
under a bridge.
During questioning from prosecutor Jean Sagan, assistant district attorney, McTaggart admitted to having writtea on his cell wall that he would take a murder rap so Bigenwal could go free.
Sagan recounted testimony from McTaggart's July 14 trial that differed from what he told the judge during yesterday's hearing.
"I tell good stories, don't it?" McFagart said. "You are admitting to perjury!" Sagin asked.
Yes, but maybe I should say:
"If you would perjure yourself on the 14th of July, would you perjure yourself today?" Sagan asked.
"No. " McTaggart said.
McTaggart and Biggest small exchanged smiles
and he began to bear his
The defense opened the hearing with an objection to the proceedings since an earlier
motion to dismiss the charges had not been decided. The defense based its motion on the question of the constitutionality of trying Bigenwalt as an adult. Bigenwalt, 18, was 17 when the crime occurred.
Warner
Judge Paddock set a bearing concerning the
motion to dismiss for 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8.
before the arrangement of the defendant, the defense made a motion to relocate the defendant. Paddock said the court would consider the motion after the decision on the dismissal motion.
A plea of not guilty to all three charges was entered by the court on behalf of the defendant.
FAA sets stricter guidelines licenses for ultralight glider
By United Press International
WASHINGTON — The government set new rules yesterday for hang gliders and light recreational aircraft, including a license requirement for the heavier "ultralight" planes and their pilots.
In addition, the Federal Aviation Administration warned that unless the makers and pilots of the smaller ultralight craft develop and submit their own voluntary compliance programs for safety certification and pilot proficiency, "further regulatory action will be necessary."
Effective Oct. 4, the new rules designate a new category of aircraft — "ultralights" — including hang gliders and their powered counterparts.
"In one case, for example," he said, "there was a fully loaded 737 coming into an approach at an airport and had to take evasive action in order to avoid hitting an ultralight that was flying — powered, of course — at 16,000 feet.
In taking the action, the agency expressed concern about the growing numbers and increasing performance capabilities of the craft, and said their continued unrestricted operation would pose a threat to other air traffic.
FAA Spokesman Dick Stafford said a number of incidents have been cited involving ultralight planes, "but fortunately, at this point, no reported accidents.
ing. Think very high. As a matter of fact... usually oxygen is used at 10,000 to 12,000 feet, and in this case, the ultralight operator did have an oxygen mask on."
Motorized ultralights have features allowing them to operate much like regular aircraft
to operate much like Regula in
the new rules require ultrafitals exceeding
certain weight and performance limits to meet FAA safety standards for airworthiness certification like regular aircraft. And those flying the heavier or high-performance powered versions will need a pilot's license.
The FAA said it will not require certification or registration of hang gliders weighing less than 155 pounds or powered ultraflats weighing less than 254 pounds and having a fuel capacity of no more than 5 gallons.
When the rules take effect, ultralight operators will be responsible for maintaining visual separation from other aircraft, and must stay clear of the clouds and have the ground in sight at all times.
Motorized ultralights in that category will be limited to a top speed of 55 knots with a power-off stall speed of not more than 24 knots.
In addition to limits on weight and performance, the new rules set up right-of-way and minimum visibility standards and authorize on-the-spot inspections by FA personnel.
The rules also bar ultralight pilots from engaging in any activity endangering the safety of people or property on the ground, and ban flights over congested areas.
over congestion in some airspace such as airport traffic areas, control zones, terminal control areas and positive controlled airspace, require prior approval from local controllers.
Ultralight flights will be banned between sunset and sunrise, with the exception that those craft with an anti-collision light which is a strobe or flashing light visible at least 3 miles
The rules also restrict ultralight vehicles to a single occupant and specify they may be used only for sport and recreational purposes, banning commercial operations.
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