Hijacker Holt faces air piracy charge after Christmas Eve hijack
Edward L. Holt, 25, a former Indiana student, surrenders at O’Hare after attempting a 300000 dollar ransom hijack on Northwest Flight 734. He was to be arraigned on air piracy charges as 27 passengers and six crew escaped.
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Federal plan eyes school aid hike and new taxes
A major increase in federal school aid and new taxes to fund it are under active consideration by the administration. Nixon may signal support in the State of the Union, with details to follow. Congress will likely take up the issue next year as Democrats push bills for higher education funding.
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Hijacking Suspect Arrested After Northwest Flight Threat
Everett Holt 25 of Indianapolis is escorted by a federal agent at Chicago headquarters after his arrest on a flight hijacking threat. He demanded 300000 dollars and two parachutes to spare the Northwest Airlines Miami bound plane carrying 27 passengers and a six member crew.
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Calley Hosts His Family at Fort Benning Christmas
Lt. William Calley welcomed his three sisters their husbands and his father for a light Christmas dinner at his bachelor apartment while under restriction awaiting appeal in the My Lai killings case. Army authorities noted no confirmation of visits by lawyers George Latimer or Richard Kay.
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Fire blast kills five children in Leatherwood home
Mrs. Gaynelle Martin, 25, started a pre-dawn fire to warm the house and a blast followed by flames tore through the two story eight room residence in Leatherwood. Five children died while Mrs. Martin her father in law and another child were injured. Henry County authorities reported the house was leveled.
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Nixon Family Enjoys Quiet Christmas Day at White House
President and Mrs. Nixon spent a calm Christmas at the White House sharing turkey with relatives and exchanging gifts. Nixon made Christmas calls to British Prime Minister Heath and former President Johnson, then watched pro football with family. guests included cabinet members and Billy Graham. He planned a trip to Key Biscayne for talks with Willy Brandt.
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Building Collapses Kills Three Firemen in New Orleans
An old brick wall and a wrought iron balcony gave way during a Christmas morning fire in central New Orleans. Three firemen died and thirteen were injured as four adjacent buildings burned. Victims include Anton Puderer 24 George Forstall 53 on his last day and William Aymami 25 off duty who came to help. A rescuer Edward Myers 25 saved five men.
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Vietnam
Chuckle: Popular DIY Kit Is A Checkbook And Pen
A witty line notes that the most popular do it yourself kit remains a checkbook and a ballpoint pen. The remark underscores thrift and practicality, implying everyday financial chores are the true DIY project.
Christmas Day Violence Across Belfast as Bombs and Barricades Rage
Reporting from Belfast on Christmas Day 1969 shows a city quiet yet tense amid patrols and protests. Soldiers escort armored convoys while civilians gift small tokens, a hunger strike at Long Kesh, and a school bus bombing in Lisburn with no casualties.
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TRA
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Many Still Missing in Seoul Fire
In Seoul a 22 story Taeyonkak hotel blaze on Christmas day has killed at least 112, with 300 more inside when flames began from a propane burner in a coffee shop. Dozens were hospitalized and 13 young girls survived by leaping to the street. investigators search for the missing among guests and employees.
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