TU144 crash ends Soviet air show showcase
The TU144, a Soviet supersonic transport, crashed at the Paris air show after years as a symbol of Soviet aviation. It first flew December 31, 1968, with Eduard Elyan piloting, and was meant for commercial service by 1970 though delays pushed planes into 1974 or 1975.
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TU144 Showpiece of Soviet Aviation to Fly to West
Soviet aviation officials say the TU144 could enter Western markets with upgrades in communications navigation and equipment to meet international standards. Foreign airlines, including some in the United States, have shown interest though no concrete buyers exist. The model, built in Voronezh, is described as a production or assembly line aircraft with uncertain production scope. Indians in Wisconsin are divided into eight main tribes and occupy 604000 acres.
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TU144 Crash at Paris Air Show Shocks World
The delta wing TU144 crashed during a 10 minute demonstration at the Paris air show, killing or injuring spectators as debris rained on a nearby village. Officials blamed the disaster on a possible piece breaking off during the dive, while Concorde’s safety drew cautious comments from British officials.
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Two Storm Fronts Lash The Nation
A wide band of thunderstorms lashed North Texas with tornadoes hail and heavy rain. Separate fronts brought severe storms to Ohio with damage in Kent Ravenna and Palestine Texas reports of tornados and flooded rivers.
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Knifing Victim Is Satisfactory
Police described a gang fight at East Side Park near East 7th and Williams as the cause of injuries and arrests. Albert L. Hernandez, 21, suffered stab wounds to his left hand and was listed in satisfactory condition at Northwest Texas Hospital. One 95 year old suspect was taken into custody at the scene for investigation of aggravated assault. About 30 people fled as officers arrived and the exact involvement remains unclear.
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Money Wastelers Count Forms in Federal Archives Sweep
Fifty National Archives staff have spent over a year cataloging federal forms in use and have identified 700000 distinct forms. They expect the total number to exceed one million as the project continues.
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Memorial services for local residents at multiple chapels
Anna Koch 94 of Olsen Manor Nursing Home will have services at 2 p.m. Monday at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel in Lewis. Lena Lewis 9 of Golden Spread Convalescent Home will also have services at 2 p.m. Monday. body to Oklahoma City for burial. William P. McGowan 78 of 706 Birmingham will be buried after a 10 a.m. service Monday at Black.
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Collision Turns Deadly Off New York Harbor
At 12 42 a m a container ship veered off course and rammed the Esso Brussels near the Verrazano Narrows, causing a fire in holds and on deck. A Coast Guard board of inquiry will investigate the crash while oil booms contain a spill. Captain John L Paterson 55 of Clifton New Jersey died in the Sea Witch incident.
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UN Mideast Deadlock On Egypt Israel Standoff Deepens
Jarring was appointed by Waldheim's predecessor to seek a settlement in line with a 1967 UN resolution calling for Israeli withdrawal from occupied Arab territory and Arab acceptance of Israel amid ongoing deadlock between Egypt and Israel.
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Congress women urge extension of domestic worker coverage
Thirteen women members of the House urged colleagues to resist pressure to drop the extension of coverage to domestic workers who earn about 1800 dollars yearly. They defended efforts by workers to stay off welfare. Senate debate on the farm bill will feature Sen. James L. Buckley proposing to keep the current system for a year before phasing out crop payments over three years.
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Legion Presents Flags to Court in Amarillo
American Legion Hanson Post 54 will present the United States and Texas flags to the State Court of Civil Appeals in Amarillo at 9 a.m. in a ceremony called by Judge James A. Ellis. The ceremony will place the flags on the dais ends flanking the judges. Post commander Wayne Bagley of 3106 S. Grand attended. the court has lacked flags since Judge Ellis arrived from Lubbock.
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Skylab Crew Tops Power Wing as May Launch Delayed
Skylab 1 mission reports a jammed solar power wing during the May 14 launch. Officials aim to free the wing to ease a power shortage, with discussions of extending the mission by up to 10 days to finish experiments. Conrads celebrated, family messages and a possible space walk highlight the update.
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Police Seek Occupants Of Wrecked Car
Police search for the occupants of a car that rammed a 30 foot street light post at West 6th and Crockett. The front end hit an underpass clearance sign and the car welded to the post, requiring wreckers to free it. Patrolman McWhorter said witnesses heard a crash around 11:30 p.m. Sunday and two injured persons may have left for hospitals.
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