Dutch deadline passes in Assen siege of school and train
South Moluccan gunmen in Assen threaten killings if demands are not met. 165 hostages including 105 children held at a Bovensmilde school and on a Groningen train. negotiators report intensive contact with authorities as government weighs release of 21 jailed Moluccans and other prisoners.
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Assen
The
Netherlands
UPI
Joop den Uyl
Bovensmilde
Groningen
General Singlaub Testifies as Korea Troop Withdrawals Probe Opens
Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub, recalled by President Carter after criticizing Korea troop withdrawals, becomes the first witness in a House Armed Services panel inquiry. Chairman Stratton says the inquiry will expand to assess U S defense posture worldwide and may seek Habib and Gen. Brown for input.
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U.S
South Korea
White House
Carter
Congress
Stratton
Singlaub
Philip Habib
George Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Korea
Norshaft High idea revived for federal funds request
MAU directors and district reps revived plans to seek federal funds for a Norshaft High School in the North Bennington-Shaftsbury area. Rep Edwin Colvin and Supt George Sleeman will cost estimate a Norshaft facility to compare with a new vocational center. operating costs and legal questions noted.
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Rob Woolmington
Bennington
Shaftsbury
Mt. Anthony Union
Colvin
Norshaft
Mt. Anthony
MAU
David Humphreys
Robert Dimke
MAA
North Bennington
Lionel Nowak
Pownal
Vincent Pizzano
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
Richard A. Sleeman
Pizzano
Dimke
Supt. Sleeman
Norshaft School
Sleeman
Richard Sleeman
Barth Vander Els
Alexander Pope
Everard Baths Fire Kills At Least Seven In Midtown Manhattan
A four alarm blaze at the Everard Baths in midtown Manhattan destroyed a seedy hotel and sauna, killing seven and injuring ten as firemen battled the inferno for almost two hours. Authorities noted sprinklers were not connected and that a previous early morning fire may have been suppressed by residents.
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New York
UPI
Midtown Manhattan
Everard Baths
John T. O’hagan
O’hagan
Curveball wins the game for the Pirates Ruess
The Pirates secure a victory as Curveball delivers the late-game edge. Ruess hauls in key plays to seal the win while the team improves its standings and momentum for upcoming fixtures.
Water board role clarified in acrid town session
Town Manager Louis C. Sarelas survived a bitter two hour meeting that pit selectmen against the water board over access to information and the future role of the board. The session ended with a firm backing for Sarelas to hire a 15000 dollar per year assistant, and a new understanding about the board’s desired level of involvement in the town's water system.
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John Leaning
Louis C. Sarelas
Selectmen
Sarelas
Water Board
Gerald P. Morrissey
Seymour Shultz
Eugene Bilodeau
Savelas
Lorraine Eastman Lee
Louis C. Savelas
Selectman
Morrissey
Richard Leake
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Douglas Schner
Robert Brown
Joseph Parks
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Arlington
Vermont
Robert Thum
Russell Baker
Manchester
Roundhouse
Hoosick Falls
State House
Curveball
Pirates
Ruess
Janet Guthrie
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