Guerrillas Seize Singapore Ferry In Hijack Crisis
Four guerrillas tied to the Japanese Red Army and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine hijacked a ferry after attacking a U S oil refinery. They demanded a plane to the Middle East, released two crew members overboard, and refused to release three hostages as Singapore and Tokyo negotiate. A police flotilla kept a wide circle around the vessel in Singapore harbor while efforts continued.
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UPS
U.S
Middle East
Tokichiro Uomoto
Japan
Uomoto
Tokyo
Lee Kuan Yew
Pulau Bukum
Red Army
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Trucker Strike Spreads Through Pennsylvania and Ohio
Independent truckers initiated a tolls protest over diesel costs with action strongest in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The strike began early but some drivers stopped Thursday amid violence in Ohio and a fatal accident near Allentown. Government officials mobilized National Guard units while industry groups warned of supply disruptions across the East Coast.
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United Press International
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Ohio
Ronald Hengst
Spring Grove
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Allentown
Milton J. Shapp
National Guard
Pompano Beach
Fla
Max Goza
Izmir Quakes Kill Two in 2:02 A.M. Tremor
Two earthquakes in Izmir measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale caused widespread damage across buildings, schools, banks and hospitals. Police report two dead, 35 injured as a 60-year-old watchtower collapse and a couple perishes in a collapsed home.
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Turkey
UPI
Asia Minor
Kandilli
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Aegean Sea
Athens
Gas shortage hits cities, rural areas fare better in survey
A United Press International survey finds gas is scarcer near large cities and in the Northeast while southern and rural areas report easier access. Stations in Atlanta and Charlotte remain open, while Bridgeport and Chicago face long lines. Oregon uses license plate rationing, and nationwide shortages vary by region.
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Indianapolis
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Oregon
U.S. envoys blamed for sabotaging 1971 oil talks
G. H. Schuler of Bunker-Hunt Oil testified before a Senate subcommittee that U.S diplomats neglected crucial 1971 oil negations, signaling to exporting nations that oil firms lacked government support and enabling steep price rises. He blamed former Undersecretary Irwin and ex-ambassador MacArthur for breaking a united front.
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Bunker-Hunt Oil Co
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Irwin
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Egypt hardens stance in Middle East crisis demands withdrawal
Egypt threatens to maintain a state of war unless Israel withdraws from all occupied Arab territory and guarantees Palestinian refugee rights. Syria reports clashes on the Golan Heights with about 10 Israeli deaths, while Israel says there is a Syrian artillery barrage with no casualties. Pinhas Sapir announces up to 70,000 reservists to be released in four to six weeks as Israel mobilizes thousands more in the ongoing conflict. Sadat in Cairo insists on Arab territory withdrawal and Palestinian rights, as Kissinger aides push for troop pullback talks and prisoner handover.
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Middle East
Israel
Syria
Golan Heights
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Pinhas Sapir
Suez Canal
Henry A. Kissinger
Joseph J. Sisco
Damascus
Soviet Union
al Ahram
Sadat
Yasser Arafat
Libya
Iraq
Plane crash in Pago Pago kills 92 of 101 aboard
A Pan American 707 crashed into a hill near Pago Pago in a tropical squall, killing 92 of 101 on board. Thirty-six victims were American. Nine of ten crew members died. seven survivors were in critical condition and two in satisfactory condition. Only nose and tail sections remained.
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American Samoa
APS
Pago Pago 11
Roger Cann
New Zealand
Cann
Peter F. Veales
Leroy Peterson
Salt Lake City
Pan American
New York
Peterson
Federal Aviation Administration
Honolulu
Nixon aide says Watergate does not hinder top government hires
Jerry H. Jones, President Nixon’s personnel chief, says the Watergate scandal hasn’t made recruiting harder and has even drawn in some candidates who previously declined offers. He notes about 38 of the 500 top jobs are vacant, with 23 of the 500 held by women, and several nominations moving toward Senate confirmation. The White House staff is reportedly overstaffed and vacancies are spread across agencies.
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UPI
Nixon
Jerry H. Jones
Jones
Senate
White House
At the Movies Harte Sequel to The Emigrants
Review notes The New Land continues the pioneer family saga with Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow. It is rated PG. Also Elizabeth Taylor in Ash Wednesday draws attention as she alters her appearance, rated R for moral themes. Cinema II keeps Walking Tall, rated R. Twin Cinemas runs American Grafitti in week three at Cinema I. Ads list times and contacts.
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Twin Cinemas
Cinema I
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