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the rsat :nd. olo- at Cof- )per ship RA: mat mic- i re- of an will er in ilent ;e. s fair THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1980 Page 11 mtion Airfare magazine lists prices FCC to redefine services, ieregulate phones in ’82 United Press International WASHINGTON — In a decision ith wide-ranging implications for he consumer, the Federal Com- [junications Commission will dereg- ilate all computer services and all elephones in 1982. The FCC voted 5-2 Monday to re define all telecommunications ser- jees as either basic communications that is, pure transmission services or “enhanced” communications, which combines basic services with eojnputer processing. Basic services will remain reg ulated, but the FCC will no longer attempt to govern “enhanced” ser vices after March 1, 1982. The decision means that American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (AT&T) will no longer be able to con sider the standard telephone as an integral part of its basic communica tions package. In requiring AT&T and other tele phone companies to separate the cost of their terminal equipment from the cost of service, the commis sion ordered that consumers be allowed to buy or lease their tele phones at a monthly rate no higher than what they currently pay. The decision will make it easier for AT&T, General Telephone and Electronics Corp. and 1,500 smaller telephone companies regulated by the FCC to enter the fast-growing field of “communications” with in novative services and equipment that will vastly expand the options now available on the home tele phone. For example, AT&T may be able provide a new service — and through its subsidiary, the equip ment to provide it — that would allow a customer to perform virtually any financial transaction around the world through his home terminal. Many companies have been reluc tant to enter the market because of uncertainty over whether the com mission would regulate the service. But now they may jump in and com pete with AT&T and GTE, which could lead to a reduction in prices of equipment. Basic telecommunicatioiis ser vices will continue to be provided as they are today. a r I McDonnell manager indicted Press International WASHINGTON — In the confus ing world of cJiscount air fares, a one way coach ti<^ et f- rom Miami to San Francisco ca^ coS t anywhere from $129 to depending on when you fly and wh 6 n you buy the ticket. The situati on [ s s0 complex it has spawned a ne w magazine devoted to discount tioj^t prices. Changes occur so rapidly ^6 magazine has to be published twice a month just to keep up with revised fares. The first is Sue 0 f Domestic Fare- Saver — 92 p a ges of computer gen erated copy cain e out in March. Publisher J^rk Winston says the magazine is aimed not so much at the casual once-avyear traveler as at the 15 million Americans who — for business, government or other pur poses — fly uften. Even so, infre quent travele rs could theoretically recoup the subscription price, $35 for six months after one trip if they were tipped off to a cheap ticket. In an intervj e w, Winston said the magazine is als 0 aimed at the nation’s 15,000 travel Agents. Eventually, he said, 8,000 to 10,000 public libraries around the coq n try might buy it as a reference book for consumer use. There are no street sales current ly, he said, but the possibility exists that it could be placed on airport newsstands on a single copy basis. Winston said the magazine is de signed to be a ‘reference quality book, although it lists only “normal” discount fares, not such exotic arrangements as groups, charters and the like. He said he tries to verify, before publication, that all routes listed are actually being served. Winston said he has noticed two trends since he started to put the magazine together more than one year ago. First, he said, “Fares are going to continue going up,” partly because the cost of jet fuel is rising at a rate of one to two cents per gallon per week. In addition, the Civil Aeronautics Board in its congressionally ordered deregulation now allows many fare changes to occur with only one-day notice instead of weeks as in the past. The second trend, Winston said, is availability of many discount fares for the asking — no advance purch ase or minimum stay. And for those that do, the requirements are less and less and less.” As an example he cited some fares that began with a 30-day advance purchase requirement that has since been shortened to seven days. He said competitive pressures still at work keep the possibility of bar gains alive as airlines jump into new markets with fares designed to attract new customers. For more information about the magazine, write FareSaver, Box 40944, Washington, D.C. 20016. npus iickle $2 in imily imis- e at7 E.T. s. ersof Disen : Dr. , John nning s who vs the of the l. The United Press International WASHINGTON — A sales mana ger for McDonnell Douglas Corp., already charged with conspiracy, Tuesday was indicted by a grand jury un charges he lied in sworn testi- ixiony during a probe of the com pany s alleged overseas payoffs. | A grand jury in Washington charged Sherman Pruitt Jr., sales manager of the giant aircraft manu facturer’s largest subsidiary, Doug las Aircraft Corp., with two counts of making false declarations under oath. Pruitt was accused of lying in testi mony to the panel on Dec. 14 and 15, 1977, about his knowledge of McDonnell’s 1974 payment of $1.2 million in “commissions” to Pakista ni officials to help win contracts for sale of its wide-bodied jets. Pruitt was among four top officers of the nation’s largest defense con tractor who were indicted Nov. 9, 1979, on charges they concealed more than $7 million in overseas payoffs. It marked the first time cor porate officers had been indicted in an overseas payoffs case. Sources said after the original in dictment was returned, the Pakistani government — which has conducted its own investigation — provided evidence to U.S. prosecutors that helped lead to the new counts against Pruitt. The original indictment alleged the payoffs included more than Carter’s action approved by families of hostages of 10 senta- oofing which 5 . The United Press International Families of the 50 Americans held ostage at the U.S. Embassy in ehran say “it’s about time” Presi- ent Carter took some tough action, iut others are warning the heighten- g of tensions may have been un- se. Carter, reaching what one aide de- ribed as the limit of his patience, Monday severed all diplomatic rela tions with Iran and barred virtually Iranians from future entry into the United States, banning all visas ex cept in cases of humanitarian or medical need. | Carter gave the 35 remaining Ira nian diplomats in America until mid night Tuesday to leave and the Ira nian Embassy in Washington and consulates and facilities in San Fran cisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Hous ton and New York were sealed off. ;The father of Marine Cpl. William Gallegos, Richard Gallegos of Pueb lo, Colo., praised Carter’s move saying, “It’s about time. I think he should get a little tougher — any thing short of military intervention. ” ' Phillip Lewis of Homer, Ill., re- . commended the United States cut off food shipments to Iran and “let Jthem starve.” His son, Paul, 22, ar- WEN01 ;aiENi VE SEE- lAff W rA«F® WATCH FEW DFFEO rived in Iran the day before the hos tages were taken Nov. 4. Virgil Sickmann, father of hostage Rodney “Rocky” Sickmann, was less enthusiastic. He said he believes Carter has been prolonging the situ ation to help his re-election cam paign. Some support for Carter s toughened stance came from an un usual quarter — a 20-year-old Ira nian student at Kent State Universi ty. Mohammud Moyatar, a senior economics major, said Carter was left with no alternative. “President Carter, in doing what he did, had no choice,’’ said Moyatar, who has been studying in the United States for the past five years. “He had to do something to get those people back. Let’s face it — taking the hostages was wrong.” $100,000 to Afsar Husain, former planning director of the Pakistan air line, and said Pruitt held meetings with Husain. The indictment returned Tuesday does not mention Husain. But it charges Pruitt lied to the grand jury when he was asked if he knew whether anyone other than three Pakistani sales agents received com missions and he responded, “Ldon’t know the amounts or to whom.” Pruitt previously was charged with six counts of conspiracy, wire fraud and mail fraud. If convicted of those counts and the new false de claration counts, he would face a maximum penalty of 40 years in pris on and a $35,000 fine. A company spokesman in St. Louis had no immediate comment on the new indictment. MSCACGIE CINEMA Had one of those days? jccdcottcttttogoocttca PROBLEM PREGNANCY? Are you considering abortion? Free counseling and referrals Call (713) 779-2258 Texas Problem Pregnancy, Bryan, Tx. ■n-jQ 0® V-Gd'* \ ^ focus 'TVMjY'sdo.y. 1 Sun Theatres 333 University 846-9808 The only movie in town Double-Feature Every Week 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 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