12.15.2008 2:09 pm

When is it okay for a military pilot to eject?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Explainer column on Slate.com answered that question after a military jet crashed in a California neighborhood last week. The answer, in part:

“It depends on the condition of the aircraft. If the pilot is in control of the plane but determines that…

Tags: aircraft, crash, ejection, Explainer, F/A-18 D; eject, military jet, pilot, San Diego, Slate.com

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07.17.2008 11:57 am

Amish: relevant in headline of crash story?

By Steve Parker

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

STLtoday’s lead headline for much of yesterday morning was “Amish travelers among Hwy. 40 crash victims”

As we discussed our Page One display for this morning, copy editor Roger Kuechler criticized that online approach. “So they’re Amish, why’s that worth being in the headline?” His…

Tags: Amish, crash, editors, headline, multi-car accident, online, Page One, photo, picture, truck, truck driver, victims

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