Missionary and relative kidnapped in Marawi ambush
Gunmen believed to be Muslim bandits abducted French missionary Rev. Michel de Gigord and his 29 year old niece Benedict in Marawi City as police clashed with assailants, fatally wounding one kidnapper during the firefight. The pair were taken after leaving Saint Mary's Convent in Marawi, 510 miles southeast of Manila, church officials said.
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Man Foiled Hijack on Saudi Airliner Targeting Cyprus
Security guards on a Saudi Arabian airliner overpowered a 32 year old Saudi aboard Sunday after he tried to force the pilot to fly to Cyprus. The Interior Ministry said no weapons or explosives were found and the man offered no details beyond the Cyprus plot.
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Amnesia case found in Abbeville France
A 40 year old Briton with no memory wandered near the Somme in Abbeville France. Dressed in corduroy trousers a beige pullover and a checked parka he could not recall his name or origin. He gave names Richard Davis and Richard Jackson before providing no hometown.
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Greek freighter Vulca sinks with 28 crew near Hawaii
The 600 foot Greek freighter Vulca sank in the Pacific about 800 miles northeast of Hawaii after a two day battle to pump out water. All 28 crewmen abandoned ship following a distress call while carrying cargo from Los Angeles to South Korea.
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Shamir Fires Top Minister Triggering Political Crisis
Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir sacked Science Minister Ezer Weizman over alleged PLO contacts. Labor leader Shimon Peres decried the move as a crisis and urged reversal, as Labor ministers backed Peres and defense minister Rabin warned against breaking the unity government over talks with the PLO.
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End of Romanian Communist Party Moves Toward Dissolution
Officials of Romania's old guard announce a special congress to dismantle the Communist Party ahead of free elections in April. TV and papers now reflect the new non Communist leadership as revolts pressure the party to dissolve.
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Ex-Korean president cuts testimony amid assembly melee
Former President Chun Doo-hwan testified on his eight year martial rule in Seoul but left after a brawl in the National Assembly. Roh Tae-woo urged turning the page as South Korea moves past the turbulent era and contemplates accountability.
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Roh Tae-woo
Man Charged With Blinding Pilots Using Mirror Shine
Alcide Chaisson 69 of Llano California faces obstruction of a flight path charge for using a four foot square mirror to flash sunlight into pilots eyes near Crystalaire Airport. DDA Cynthia Ulfig says the tactic endangered landings and takeoffs with potential six months jail and a $1000 fine. George Thomas describes the distraction during glider tow launches.
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Chaisson
Los Angeles
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