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Hijacker Held Knife To Stewardess Side In Cuba Flight
A hijacker with a seven inch knife forced a Miami bound Eastern Airlines 727 to divert to Havana before the passengers and crew returned to the United States. The man claimed to be fleeing the FBI and said he had just completed a communist mission. Passengers included Mr. and Mrs. Keith Thrash of Little Rock who flew back to Miami for medical reasons, while others continued to Nassau. Local officials criticized the handling of the incident amid calls for federal action.
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Purdue University
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Ronnie
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Sky Pirate
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Air Force
Life Insurance Company
Haco Boyd
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Ron Ownbey
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