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Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1972

Page

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Leftist militants free prisoners hijack Argentina to Chile

In southern Argentina a prison raid by ERP guerrillas killed two guards and wounded another, freed 25 inmates, and led to a hijacking of a BACN jet carrying six escapees and 96 others to Chile. The plane landed safely in Santiago with all aboard, while authorities and negotiators sought to resolve the crisis.

Robert D. Ohman Buenos Aires Argentina Chile Arturo Mor Roig Santiago Salvador Allende Alejandro Lanusse Allende Trelow Trotskyite People’s Revolutionary Army ERP Mario Santucho Austral Air Line

Schedule of Pages Editorial 4 Sports 12 13

A listing of newspaper sections including Editorial on page 4, Sports on pages 12 and 13, Area News on page 7, VS-Mkts on page 16, Society on pages 8 9 10, Comics on page 17 and Classified on pages 18 19.

Society

Fischer closes in on world chess title with draw

Bobby Fischer stood four points from the world championship after a four hour 40 move draw with Boris Spassky in game 14. Fischer led 8 2 to 5 2, with game 15 set Thursday and Spassky to have White.

Julie Flint Reykjavik Iceland Bobby Fischer Boris Spassky Fischer Spassky

O'Brien pledges proof of bugged party offices

AP reports former Democratic national chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien says he can prove party offices were bugged and his lawyer will question seven top Republicans about it. The statement comes as other AP briefs cover national and local incidents.

Washington Lawrence F. O’brien

Dissenting voices push for liberal planks at GOP platform

In Miami Beach AP reports a minority of Republicans urged the platform to back Vietnam withdrawal, court-ordered desegregation by busing, and marijuana decriminalization. Senator Javits led the push, while 75 prominent Republican women pressed for more women’s rights and equal representation in party leadership and conventions. The Platform and Rules Committees face final decisions ahead of the national convention.

Sterling F. Green Miami Beach Fla Republican Platform Committee Vietnam Jacob K. Javits New York Nixon GOP National Commission On Congress GOP Women For Equality National Women's Political Rules Committee Platform Committee

Ramsey Clark to testify on Hanoi trip before Judiciary subcommittee

Former attorney general Ramsey Clark prepares to testify before Senator Edward Kennedy's Judiciary subcommittee on war refugees about his Hanoi visit and denouncements of U S bombing. He faces sharp Republican and Nixon camp counterattacks and renewed clashes with Rita Hausner and John Mitchell as Washington debates his remarks.

Ramsey Clark Hanoi Judiciary Washington Senate U.S North Vietnam Edward M. Kennedy Clark George McGovern McGovern Nixon Johnson Rita Hauser Citizens Committee For American Bar Association San Francisco John N. Mitchell Mer Mitchell Radio Hanoi

McGovern pledges to end wage price controls after election

Senator George McGovern told Illinois labor leaders he would end wage and price controls within 90 days of taking office after the Vietnam war ends and military spending falls. He cited a campaign tour in Ohio and Illinois, labor endorsements, and a postponed meeting with Chicago Mayor Daley, outlining plans to return to a free market and court farm voters. The speech followed allegations linking Nixon associates to the Watergate break in and included stops at the Illinois State Fair and other events with unions and party leaders.

Springfield Ill George McGovern Nixon Illinois McGovern Ohio Democratic National Committee Washington United Auto Workers General Motors Lordstown International Ladies Garment Workers Indiana Afl-Cio National Federation George Meany Chicago Richard J. Daley Daley Youngstown Democratic

McCloskey Attacks Viet Nam War At Platform Hearing

Representative Paul McCloskey speaks out against the Vietnam War during a Republican Platform Committee hearing visit. The Californian urged seating the New Mexico delegate he won in the primary, someone who could nominate him and carry his opposition to the war to the convention.

Paul McCloskey Republican Platform Committee New Mexico

Barber testifies against Holiday Magic officials in fraud trial

Ronald Viner, a South St. Paul barber, testified he was shoved and yelled at by Holiday Magic Inc officials when seeking part of the $3,000 paid to become a master distributor. He is the first witness in Minnesota’s consumer fraud case against the firm and two representatives, Thomas A. Solem and James A. Russells, in Hennepin District Court.

Minneapolis, Minn South St. Paul Holiday Magic, Inc California Cosmetic Company Ronald Viner

Concert Tonight at Bandshell Featuring Larry James

A free concert runs 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the Bandshell headlined by Larry David James. The performance is part of several Musicians Union 766 sponsored Wednesday nights this summer.

Bandshell Larry David James The Musicians Union 766

Longshoremen End Dock Strike Amidst Turmoil

Britain's 42,000 longshoremen halted a 20 day dock strike and accepted a settlement after delegates voted 53-30. Violence erupted outside TWU HQ as militants hurled objects, clashed with police, and accused leaders of betrayal in the tense aftermath.

London Britain Transport Workers’ Union Jack Jones TWU

Fed may have paid 380 million in illegal Medicare claims

Rep. Les Aspin of Wisconsin says the federal government might have covered about 380 million dollars in improper Medicare claims. He cites charges including television sets and private nurses as examples of misuse within the program.

Fee Les Aspin D-Wis

McGovern to Speak in Billings on Resource Policy

Democratic candidate George McGovern has accepted an invitation to address the Western States Water and Power Consumers Council in Billings next month. He is expected to deliver a major policy speech on resource development and the energy crisis at the September 24 to 26 event.

Billings Mont George McGovern McGovern Western States Water and Power Consumers Council

GOP reform fight slows as 1976 convention nears

In Miami Beach the battle over reform divides Republicans as Rules Committee weighs subcommittee plans on delegate allocation and gender balance for the 1976 convention. Tower and Gibson clash over a plan seen as power consolidation, while Lanigan defends a rival scheme. The court has deemed current apportionment unconstitutional, prompting calls for a revised formula.

Gibson John Tower Texas Robert Dole Kansas Republican National Committee Senate Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Lanigan Republi

Furnished 3-room apartment for rent

Want-ad offer promotes a furnished three room apartment available August 15 in a good location. Call for appointment. Ad was slated to run six days for five dollars and forty cents but was canceled after one. Over 13 000 subscribers view the want-ads daily. Call 433-8851 to place an ad.

Herald

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