Dutch Train Hijacking Standoff in Assen Area
Militants seize four car train near Assen demanding freedom for 21 jailed comrades and a jumbo jet. Hosts range from 50 to possibly 70 or 80, with warnings of killings if mediation fails. Dutch authorities report no storming plans as negotiators seek a resolution.
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Dutch Justice Ministry
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Indonesia
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Carter and Fahd to hold Middle East talks in Washington
President Carter resumes high level talks with Saudi Crown Prince Fahd in Washington outlining concerns over Middle East tensions. The visit follows Fahd statements and Saudi plans to buy 50 F15 jets while Begin’s election wins hardline Palestinian state stance.
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Fahd
White House
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Cyrus R. Vance
Begin
Jordan
Israel
Jerusalem
Saxbe rules out 1978 Ohio governor bid
Former Ambassador William B. Saxbe told the AP he will not seek the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in 1978. He said the office does not appeal to him and he is enjoying retirement after 30 years in politics. He praised Rhodes and declined any resurrection of his political plans, even if asked.
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Mechanicsburg
Ohio
William B. Saxbe
James A. Rhodes
Associated Press
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Saxbe
House
Charles F. Kurfess
Perrysburg
Vacation-Pak Service Promises Half-Price Messenger Delivery
The Messenger offers a Vacation-Pak that saves readers copies during travels and delivers them on return at half price. For details, call 502-6612.
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Messenger
Pollution Bill Faces House Test in Environment Debate
President Carter pushes for tougher pollution controls while Congress debates delaying auto tailpipe standards. A two year delay plan by Dingell and Broyhill clashes with Carter’s one year proposal as Senate panels weigh energy and coal use goals. Carter urges enforcement of Clean Air and Clean Water Acts and protection of floodplains and wetlands to prevent environmental and economic damage.
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House
John Dingell
R-Mich
James Broyhill
R-Nc
Senate
Sen
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Muskie
U.S
Cancer Institute Weighs Laetrile Human Tests
The National Cancer Institute seriously considers testing Laetrile on cancer patients who volunteer. Dr. Guy Newell says the institute reassesses its prior opposition while noting state legalization efforts influence federal policy. FDA bans interstate import. states may permit intrastate use despite the prohibition.
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National Cancer Institute
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Federal Cancer Institute
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Texas
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Mexico
Newell
Julie Nixon Eisenhower Seeks Identity as Writer
Julie Nixon Eisenhower aims to be seen as a writer beyond being Nixon’s daughter. Her first book Special People profiles six famous figures, with insights about marriage and fame. Her husband David Eisenhower plans a memoir about Dwight D. Eisenhower as they relocate to Capistrano Beach, California. Her mother’s stroke limits her recovery while she remains supportive of her father.
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Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
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Prince Charles
Mao Tse-tung
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Eisenhower
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
David
Law
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Capistrano Beach
Calif
San Clemente
David Frost
Carter Accepts South Korea Troop Withdrawal Decision
The Joint Chiefs accepted President Carter's plan to withdraw all U S ground troops from South Korea without formal objection and without exuberant enthusiasm. Gen George S Brown participated in NSC talks guiding the plan dated May 1. A two man U S delegation arrived in Seoul for talks with South Korea as Philip Habib reaffirmed the U S security commitment.
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South Korea
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Joint Chiefs
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National Security Council
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Army
Navy
Air Force
Seoul
Philip C. Habib
United States
Funding Sought for Child Health Programs in Three Counties
Athens Hocking and Perry Counties face service and personnel cuts unless Appalachian Regional Commission funds are replaced before the Oct 1 expiry. The report notes a highway project cost jump to 68 million for a Route 50 four lane section Parkersburg to I 77. The Kidwell covered bridge near Truetown Dover Two built in 1880 enters the National Register of Historic Places.
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Hocking
Perry
Appalchian Regional Commission
Parkersburg
West Virginia Highway Department
Truetown
Dover
U.S. Department of the Interior
New Director Carl H Roberts Tapped For National Dental Group
Dr. Carl H. Roberts former Athens High School teacher and Ohio University professor emeritus resigns retirement to lead a new national consulting and marketing group for the dental profession. Logan notes hospital levy not renewed. Pomeroy Jaycee Is Bill Young of the Year for community work. Weather partly cloudy warm with possible thundershowers tonight and Wednesday.
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Athens High School
Ohio University
Pomeroy
Bill Young
Meigs County
Jaycees
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