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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1972
Page
1
Reports from Saigon and military briefings describe heavy fighting across South Vietnam. Clash on Highway 14 near Kontum leaves ARVN casualties and multiple Communist deaths. U S forces note large-scale engagements from Hue to the Central Highlands with significant losses on both sides.
A mid fortys ex Vietnam pilot parachuted from an Eastern jet into a Honduran forest after hijacking a domestic flight. Police chased into the jungle near Yoro while authorities say the hijacker carried about 303000 in ransom and claimed cancer. Another hijack freed and diverted a Western Airlines jet to Havana before landing in Miami.
Gov. George Wallace adds a third primary victory and strong delegate share as Humphrey and McGovern focus on Nebraska. In Texas, Democratic voters show signs of reform within the party while Wallace campaigns in Maryland ahead of the May 16 Maryland primary. Humphrey gains AFL-CIO board backing in Nebraska as Ohio’s contest nears.
In Fremont, Michael Castillo, age two, was pinned between two cars in a driveway after a neighbor released a brake. His father quickly moved a car, freeing him. Castillo was revived after bleeding from the mouth and taken to Washington Township Hospital in fair condition.
The forecast calls for night and morning low clouds with partly sunny afternoons. Temperatures today and Monday are expected to reach mid 50s to mid 60s, with north to northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph. Yesterday Fremont high was 56 degrees.
The Price Commission named 76 of the nation’s largest companies for failing to file required quarterly profit margin reports. It will seek civil action and possible penalties if responses are not sent within five days after telegram notices reach firms such as Du Pont, Monsanto, Olin, Revlon, and Reynolds Metals.
In Kellogg Idaho rescuers gain a break as a television camera is lowered 4000 feet into the Sunshine Mine shaft to view a narrow tunnel. Officials plan to use a 7 foot rescue cylinder after confirming the shaft is safe while 25 men were confirmed dead and 40 others remained missing.
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