The Black Bird of Takhli F111A Saga in Thailand
AP Special Correspondent Hugh Mulligan reports on the F111A program at Takhli Thailand where six aircraft arrived to war ready. The fleet suffered mysterious downings and missing wreckage while pilots faced tightened security and barroom jokes about the elusive jets.
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Pilots Praise F111A Despite Crashes at Takhli Air Base
Col. Ivan Dethman, commander at Takhli, defends the F111A amid two crashes and a high casualty risk. An Australian and a U.S. navy exchange pilot praise its performance. The jet features variable sweep wings, advanced radar, and terrain following systems enabling low level, high speed strikes.
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Oldest Monarchy on Shaky Ground in Ethiopia
In Addis Ababa observers warn that riots last April signal weakness in Haile Selassie's 3,000year rule. While the emperor's position remains solid, calls for reform grow as student unrest and Eritrean guerrillas bite at royal authority amid economic lag, literacy gaps, and external pressure.
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Mayor Willing To Auction His Post
NEW DELHI AP the Delhi Municipal Corporation weighs options to boost funds a member suggests auctioning the mayoral post with bids reportedly from 500000 to 600000 rupees a Congress member shouts while Mayor Hansraj Gupta jokes about party negotiations with Jan Sangh showing a political price on office
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First Settlers Enter Salt Lake Valley
The first group of settlers reached Salt Lake Valley consisting of 143 men three women and two children led by expedition leaders.
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