Air pirates end erratic jet flight with hostages released
Three Palestinian hijackers released their hostages aboard a Dutch KLM Boeing 747 after negotiations in Dubai. The jet, detained since Sunday night, flew through Syria and Malta before landing in Dubai. Crew and remaining passengers were unharmed. the hijackers ranged 21 to 32 and claimed ties to the Arab Youth Organization for the Liberation of Palestine.
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Oil shifts and peace talks dominate Arab and US commentary
Arab Foreign Ministers back a Saudi proposal to lift oil restrictions on Japan and most European Common Market nations, excluding the Netherlands, with an Arab summit to decide. Egypt studies participation in peace talks amid Israel’s nonconstructive cease-fire attitude. The dollar slips on European markets as Arab oil assurances ease tension. plus a Florida scuba group paid $11,000 after landing in Havana. Senator Gurney faces fundraising probe. a massive fogbound crash on I 270 injures few despite dozens of vehicles.
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Ford happy with big Senate approval for VP
Vice President-designate Gerald R. Ford won 92 to 3 in the Senate and predicted wide House support as he seeks confirmation as the 40th vice president. The House aims to confirm by late next week amid debate on Ford's stance on Vietnam and civil rights.
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Pre-holiday layoffs loom from fuel shortage across industries
Washington reports early job losses due to a fuel crisis hitting auto, chemical, construction and textile sectors. Frontier Airlines furloughs 150 workers while United Airlines plans at least 950 layoffs starting Jan 7, with potential hours and pay cuts. Economists warn unemployment could rise next year despite White House doubts.
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Bemidji Industrial Park funds delayed by exhausted federal aid
Bemidji city officials report that federal funds for extending water and sewer to the Industrial Park are exhausted. A pre application conference is postponed until more funds are allocated, with EDA guidance indicating a temporary setback but not a denial and ongoing liaison with Bemidji leadership.
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Economic Development Administration
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Kleindienst testifies in Wounded Knee dismissal bid
Defense witnesses including former Attorney General Richard Kleindienst testified as part of a pretrial bid to dismiss indictments against about 100 Wounded Knee defendants. The hearing examined bad faith prosecution and prejudicial publicity claims amid ongoing trial preparations for crimes from assault to conspiracy in the 71 day occupation.
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U.S
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Washington
Hank Adams
Seattle
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Survival of American Indians Association
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House votes for year round daylight saving time plan
The House approved a bill to set clocks one hour ahead on the first Sunday after enactment and keep the nation on year round daylight saving through October 1975 while a DOT study assesses effects. Senate action was expected soon with a potential amendment linked to a minimum wage fight but was likely to be tabled.
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