Hijacked planes reach Cuba as another departs
Two hijacked U S airliners landed in Havana after diversions from Chicago and New York. Passengers recall fear aboard the Delta Convair 880 seized by a woman and steered to Cuba. A Mexicana Boeing 727 with 79 aboard was also hijacked the prior night, part of a 24 hour spree.
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Enemy Forces Regroup For Counter Attacks
South Vietnam said two spearhead drives into Cambodia ended with 16 000 government troops withdrawn to rest and re-equip. US bases near Saigon faced renewed raids as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese divisions regrouped for new attacks.
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Panel Delays Vote on Lucas To Probe Plagiarism Charge
Washington Senate Interior Committee seeks a confidential 1965 FBI report on Dr. J Richard Lucas doctoral dissertation before confirming him as Bureau of Mines director. Syndicated columnist Jack Anderson alleged the report accuses Lucas 41 of plagiarizing part of his thesis at Virginia Tech.
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Six Million Dollar Fire Damages C5A Transport at Palmdale
An electrical fire erupted in the cargo area of a large C5A transport during attempted takeoff at Palmdale Air Force Base. Five firemen were injured as the blaze caused about six million dollars in damage. The crew escaped unharmed, and the plane rolled forward briefly before coming to a halt. The cause is under investigation.
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NATO Ministers Meet in Rome Gloomy on Middle East Peace Prospects
In Rome, Italian Prime Minister Rumor warns the Middle East conflict could widen and disrupt the Mediterranean. Aldo Moro reports on Egypt talks. UPI notes U.S. aims to end active combat in Indochina by next year and withdraw from Cambodia by July 1. Rogers says Soviets’ pilots in Egypt add a new factor but do not yet shift balance. NATO plans peace outreach to Soviet Union with an East West dialogue declaration by midweek.
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Lebanon Workers Stage One Day Anti Israel Strike
Thousands of Lebanese workers staged a nationwide one day strike demanding a stronger military stance against Israel. The protest closed schools shops and the Beirut port while refugees fled and villagers urged government protection. An Israeli patrol clashed with Lebanese forces leaving one Lebanese lieutenant dead and no Israeli losses reported.
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McCormack Honored on Capitol as Speaker Retires
Washington holds John W. McCormack Day as President Nixon and Lyndon Johnson join a reception in Longworth. McCormack, 78, of South Boston, Mass., after 42 years in the House will retire in November. He has been speaker since January 10, 1962, matching Sam Rayburn’s long tenure. Rayburn began his speakership on September 16.
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Man Killed As Bridge Collapses in Baldwin Park
A new 300000 dollar six lane freeway bridge collapsed onto a transition ramp in Baldwin Park California crushing Ray B Dooley 67 of San Dimas. Authorities probing likely causes include flaws in posts and beams as the cement cures. Rescue teams spent over three hours removing the body from six feet of rubble.
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