Plane hijack at Orly ends after six tense hours
French police stormed the Pakistan International Airlines 7208 jet at Orly as hijacker Jean Kay demanded 20 tons of medicine for refugees in Bangladesh. He was captured after gunfire, one officer wounded, with about 28 aboard and 14 passengers reported by London.
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Paris
Ran
Orly
Pakistan
al Barst
Pakistan Interational Airlines
Red Cross
Jean Kay
Kay
Algeria
Kay White
Seay
Aireraft
Plate
London
Tts
Qpy Palice
Muskie to Vote No on Rehnquist Nomination
In Washington yesterday Senator Muskie said he would vote against William Rehnquist for the Supreme Court, arguing the nominee exalts government power over individual rights and liberties.
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Muskie
Rehnquist
Washington
Senaor Muskie
Maine
William Rehnquist
Supreme Court
Brandt to Paris for Talks With Pompidou on Monetary Issues
West German Chancellor Willy Brandt arrived in Paris for two days of talks with President Georges Pompidou focusing on monetary issues. The visit underscores ongoing Franco German economic policy discussions amid European financial concerns.
Grandfather wonders about grandkids and plastic antiques
A humorous note reflects a wise grandfather pondering what his grandchildren will think about the wonderful plastic antiques he plans to leave them. Copyright restrictions apply.
Wholesale Prices and Jobless Rate Both Up
Washington AP reports wholesale prices rose in November led by farm products and consumer finished goods. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes a 0.2 percent rise in the price index adjusted for seasonality, while the industrial commodities index fell slightly. Unemployment climbed to 5.0 percent as total employment hit a record, with youth turnout rising and teenagers’ rate steady at 17 percent.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tis
Labor Department
Bureau
Iowa Electric OK On Palo Plant Progress
The Atomic Energy Commission ordered a 40-day report as Iowa Electric Light and Power and others work to show why construction at the 168 million Palo center should continue. The ruling ties nuclear safety to NEPA obligations, delaying final AEC decision as engineers outline benefits and environmental impacts.
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Ceoar
Atomic Energy Commisslow Hag
Arnold
Palo
Iowa
Iowa Electric Light and Power, Co
Maryland
AIC
AEC
Towa Electric
Parole Granted for Cedar Rapids Businessman Abodeely
Cedar Rapids businessman Joseph Abodeely, imprisoned six months ago after a two and a half year case, was granted parole Friday. Authorities cited his deteriorating local business, his aging parents, and his motel partner’s ill health as key factors. Parole board noted strong staff recommendations and that Abodeely’s continued parole should be managed to protect public safety.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph Abodeely
Cleveland
Tenn
State
Madison
Cleveland Bank and Trust
Sam McReynolds
Paul
Aboueely
Sedor Rapids
Hwoman
Abodeely
Col. U
I 380 Hearings End with Route Selection Debate
City leaders and residents gathered as the Iowa Highway Commission wrapped four information sessions on I 380 between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. About 800 attended, with 161 in Cedar Rapids, as the panel weighed Palo diagonal versus Independence routes and the potential to link freeway 520 and Waterloo. Proponents favored Independence for tourism and city access. Palo supporters cited a straighter Cedar Rapids to Waterloo line. Commission planning continues with seven alternates still in play, ahead of formal corridor hearings next spring or early summer.
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Lone Highway Commission
Cadar Rapids
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Highway Commission
Adlentua
Pato
Independence
Vinton and Waterloo
Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum
Aaalle
Don Canhey
Karl Baty
Kennedy High School
Stans visits USSR and Poland on trade talks
UPI reports Commerce Secretary Stans returned to Washington from a week long tour of the Soviet Union and Poland to study trade opportunities and expand U.S. commerce relations with the two nations.
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Stans
Warsaw
UPI
Washington
Soviet Union
Poland
Airman defies haircut rules amid discharge plea
In Saigon and Washington, airman Ned Posey, 22, faces administrative discharge after refusing formal appearance orders and a haircut. Posey claims personal rights violations, aided by a lawyer who says he has survived on smuggled food while under officers' orders restricting base access. The case, tied to a broader dispute over appearance regulations, led to a base ban from public facilities and continues as his unit seeks a final ruling.
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Saigon
Ufi
Wood
Air Force
Eavq
Dirman
Posey
Witmins
Ned Posey
Edward Kopanski
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base
Col
Paul Pilapatrick
Roger Newbol
Rd Tactical Air Wing
Newbold
Page
Washington
Senate
Day
Douglas Eastwood
Romana Acosta Banuelos
Turner Firm Joins Funeral Home Group
John B. Turner announced that his Cedar Rapids funeral homes have joined American Funeral Homes Inc, an Iowa company operating in Iowa and Minnesota. Turner was elected executive vice president and will stay to manage the Cedar Rapids homes while joining the national management team. Headquarters will move to Cedar Rapids in the near future.
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Turner Firm
Funeral ‘Home Group
Cedar Rare
Turner Funeral Homes
Turner
John B. Turner
Cedar Rapids
American Funeral Homes, Inc
Iowa
Minnesota
Atherlean Funeral Homes
Pakistan Air Raids Lead India to National Emergency
The Indian government declared a national emergency on Friday after Pakistani air raids at four northwest airports near Tarijan. President V. Giri issued the proclamation citing unprovoked aggression by Pakistan and summoned both houses of Parliament to a special session.
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Tarijan
Oval
Pakistan
V. Giri
Indira Gandhi says Pakistan launches full scale war
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declares Pakistan has launched a full scale war as air raids hit Avantipur Padiankot Ampistar and Srinagar. Indian air defenses, border clashes, and emergency Defense of India Bill start shaping a tense military crisis with reports of Pakistani jets damaged and airspace closures in several cities.
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Indira Gandhi
Pakistan
India
Avantipur
Padiankot
Ampistar
Srinagar
Indian Kashmir
International Airlines
London
West Pakistan
Calcutta
Radio Pakistan
Begat
Rajasthan
Kashmir
Agartala
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