Vietnamese Hijacker Killed After Pan Am Jet Diversion Attempt
A Vietnamese man hijacked Pan American Flight 841 toward Hanoi with 153 aboard. He was shot dead by an armed passenger after the pilot landed in Saigon. The suspect, Nguyen Thai Binh, linked to anti war rallies at the University of Washington, carried home made grenades and a knife. Passengers evacuated safely. one U.S. Air Force officer injured.
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Saigon
Hanoi
U.S
North Vietnam
Uni
Manila
Binh
Honolulu
May
Vaughn
Democratic Republic of
Demilitarized Zone
Army Reserve Show At All-Iowa Fair Demonstrates Volunteer Concept
Army reserve units display more than $1 million in equipment at the All-Iowa fair with a large exhibit and concerts at Fun Time Square. Lt. Dale Masbruch cites the reserve as the backup of an all volunteer army while inviting women to participate alongside men.
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Mark Wilson
Allakazam
First Marine Division
Chieftones
Zacchini
El-Don
The
Country Crusaders
Iowa Fair
Dale Masbruch
Iowa City
Army Reserve
South Viets Advance Near Quang Tri City
South Vietnamese Marines with U.S. air support push toward Quang Tri City as North Vietnamese flee coastal shelling. B 52s fly missions near the town's edge. clashes on the eastern flank yield multiple tanks and infantry engagements. Five Marines dead, 17 wounded. North Vietnamese losses include about 100 killed and four tanks destroyed. Hue hit by artillery 30 miles south with no casualty details reported.
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Saigon
U.S
Quang Tri City
Associated Press
Holger Jensen
India Pakistan sign first postwar peace agreement in Simla
India and Pakistan, led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, announce a first postwar peace accord after five days of talks in Simla. They agree to withdraw forces from captured areas except Kashmir, restore communications and trade, and pursue bilateral settlements. Representatives will meet to discuss repatriation of prisoners, Jammu and Kashmir final status, and diplomatic ties.
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India
Indira Gandhi
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Kashmir
Pvs
Himalayan
Mrs. Gandhi
Bhutto
Jammu and
British banker offers Fischer 50000 pounds to lure world title match
London AP report says James D. Slater offered Bobby Fischer 50 000 pounds to play Boris Spassky for the world chess title. The bid came via Dr Max Euwe as Fischer faced a Tuesday noon deadline and possible forfeiture of his challenger rights. Spassky remained eager to play while Fischer stayed out of sight in New York.
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Bobby Fischer
Fischer
Boris Spassky
James D. Slater
Slater
Max Euwe
International Chess Federation
New York
World Federation
Euwe
Spassky
Freystrinn Thorberbergson
Chuckle on parking as cities grow congested
A humorous comment notes that major cities become so crowded with cars and trucks that only two parking options remain illegal or none. The quip reflects urban gridlock and the irony of parking rules.
Court Hears Protest On California Votes
Federal judge questioned if a constitutional issue exists in the Democratic credentials committee action stripping California of a winner take all delegation. The case seeks an injunction as McGovern supporters argue due process and equal protection concerns. California’s loss of a winner take all seat allocation prompted the suit just before the Miami convention.
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Washington
Democratic Credential Committee
George S. McGovern
California
George L. Hart, Jr
Joseph L. Baugh, Jr
McGovern
Miami Beach
Hubert H. Humphrey
George C. Wallace
Hart
Raugh
Credentials Committee
Truman hospitalized for routine exams at Research Medical
Former President Harry S Truman, 88, entered Research Medical Center in Kansas City for routine examinations for a lower gastrointestinal problem. Doctors described his condition as satisfactory and noted periodic re examinations. he fell at home last week and underwent back X rays after soreness, which were negative.
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Harry Truman
Research Medical Center
Truman
Wallace H. Graham
Truce Weak as Seven Die in Belfast Violence
Seven men were shot to death in Belfast over a violent weekend that tested the Northern Ireland cease fire. Victims included Protestants and Catholics, with one English Jehovah’s Witness killed likely by mistake. Gun battles erupted in Andersontown as Protestant gunmen clashed with Catholic areas, drawing in British troops. The Ulster Defense Association threatened reprisals after the reported kidnaping of Gusty Spence, who was serving a life sentence for a Catholic murder.
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Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
England
Andersontown
Ulster Defense Association
IRA
Augustus
Spence
UDA
Four Die in Illinois Car Train Crash in Central District
A car crossing collision near Litchfield Illinois killed four people and injured another critically. Victims Shirley Webb 37 and her children Silvanus Jr 4 James Priesley 10 and Jeffrey Webb 10 plus two others from Granite City were involved. Eddie Webb 13 remained in critical condition.
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Shirley J. Webb
Litchfield
Silvanus Webb, Jr
James Priesley
Jeffrey Webb
Granite City
Ill
Eddie Webb
Portageville
Missouri Highway Patrol
Auto Toll Moving Up
Six Columbia residents were killed in a fiery Sunday crash when their car veered out of control at an intersection and hit three parked trucks. They were among 435 people killed during the Independence Day holiday weekend on the nation’s highways. The dead included Amos Gilmore, about 45, the driver, and Mary Louise.
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Columbia, S. C
Iowa
Amos Gilmore
Mary Louise
Joseph Fielding Smith Dies at 95 Leader of Mormon Church
Joseph Fielding Smith Jr, leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at age 95 after a heart attack at a daughter’s home. Funeral plans were pending, with Harold B. Lee seen as likely successor. Smith had addressed the faith’s April general conference and remained active.
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Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Mormon
Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr
Smith
Bruce R. McConkie
Bugging Suspect Fled to Byroad Style New York Times Report
Washington reports say E Howard Hunt Jr former CIA official linked to Watergate raid may have fled to Europe possibly Spain. FBI hunts nationwide while Spanish embassy notes Mrs Hunt said he works for the White House and travels often. White House says Hunt ended his consult status in March.
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Washington
E. Howard Hunt, Jr
Central Intelligence Agency
Democratic National Committee
Europe
Spain
Hunt
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
Europe Cuba Link to Watergate Raid Emerges
The 1961 Europe Cuba connection ties Hunt to the Watergate raid after police found his name and home phone in the address books of two Cuban born alleged raiders arrested at Democratic offices. Hunt spoke to FBI agents three days after the raid but refused questions. He later told friends he planned to leave Washington in the final days.
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Hunt
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White House
Cuba
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