Kidnapers Seek Release Of Comrades
Guerillas from Zaire holding two Americans and a Dutch woman kidnaped a week ago are said to demand the release of Zaireans jailed in Tanzania. Barbara Smuts, 24, was freed early Sunday bringing nine letters to and from hostages and officials. The abductors crossed Lake Tanganyika to Zaire, raiding the Gombe research station near Kigoma where Jane Goodall runs a chimpanzee study.
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Dar ES Salaam
Tanzania
Zaire
Barbara Smuts
Ann Arbor
Mich
Julius Nyerere
U.S
Beverly Carter
Jan van den Berg
Carter
Lantana’s
Cattie Jane Hunter
Atherton
Calif
Kenneth Stephen Smith
Garden Grove
Emilie van Zinnick Bergroan
Netherlands
Stanford University
Miss Bergman
Popular Revolution Party
Mobutu Sese Seo
Lake Tanganyika
Miss Smuts
Kigoma
Kigomia
Gombe
Jane Goodall
Miss Goodall
Billy Graham’s Wife Charged with Assault in Charlotte
An assault warrant was filed against Ruth Graham, wife of evangelist Billy Graham, by Daniel Lewis Pollock of Charlotte. The incident allegedly occurred during protest activities during President Ford’s visit last week. Pollock says she pushed him and took a sign. Police stated she will be informed of the charge.
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Charlotte
N.C
Billy Graham
Daniel Lewis Pollock
Ford
Pollock
Ruth Graham
Mra Graham
Laser beam device aims to detect concealed explosives
Cleveland AP reports two Case Western Reserve University professors claim a newly developed laser beam device can detect concealed explosives, offering a potential security tool. The article notes the inventors are professors at Case Western Reserve University and describes the device's intended use and development status.
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Cleveland
Case Western Reserve University
Inflation and purchasing power after money arrives
The note discusses inflation’s impact on buying power once funds arrive, highlighting that even with money in hand the actual worth may fall short of what is needed to buy items. Emphasizes the erosion of value and timing considerations in spending decisions.
Anamosa Man Charged After Tavern Shooting Incident
John Farrington, 23, of Anamosa, arraigned in Jones County court on two counts of assault with intent to cause great bodily injury after a late Saturday shooting outside a downtown Anamosa tavern. Victims James Nemecek and Charles Blood were treated for bullet wounds. Farrington turned himself in and posted bond. Authorities from BCI, Anamosa police, highway patrol, and sheriff’s deputies investigated.
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Anamosa
Jones County
John Farrington
Alamosa
James Nemecek
Schaeffer Drive
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Charles Blood
Fifth Avenue
Hiawatha
Mercy
Ford
Joel Newhard
Anamesa
Newhard
Farrington
Anatosa
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Highway Patrol
Sheriffs
Ford Memorial Day Address Emphasizes Strength Against Lawbreakers
President Ford paid tribute to war dead at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. He said as long as there are lawbreakers worldwide the US must show strength and resolve to defend freedom. He urged prayers for missing in action and reaffirmed commitment to accounting for them. He called peace heroic and pledged that the nation will honor the fallen by living for honor, freedom, and justice.
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Washington
UPI
America
Ford
Arlington National Cemetery
Lebanon's Military Government Resigns in Turmoil
Lebanon faced a fresh political crisis as Premier Nureddin Rifai and his eight member cabinet submitted resignation after a short lived military government attempt to quell civil strife between Palestinian guerrillas and Nationalists. Heavy fire and mortar bursts followed the announcement as civilians celebrated.
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Lebanon
Beirut
UPT
Nureddin Rifai
Suleiman Pranjizh
Rifai
Tebanon
Hassan Kheled
Phalangists
National Liberal Party
Camilleoun
Tripoli
Rashid Karami
Fasai
Hamra
New Vietnamese Rulers Expel American Newsman
Viangiane Laos AP reports American AP correspondent Matt Franjola and French journalist Jean Larteguy were expelled from South Vietnam. They arrived with about 40 other newsmen and 40 French teachers evacuated from Saigon. George Esper remained in Saigon. Franjola cited no reason, citing a Vietnames revolution critique by Nguyen Nhu Doi. Evacuation in Laos continues with embassies safeguarding documents and delaying flights.
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Vientiane, Laos
Matt Franjola
Associated Press
Jean Larteguy
South Vietnam
Franjola
Larteguy
Vientiane
Saigon
George Esper
Nguyen Nhu Doi
Information Department
Military Management Committee
Vietnam
Laos
U.S
Christian Chapman
U.S. Agency For International Development
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All Auto Plants Open This Week Milestone Nears
DETROIT AP reports the auto industry marks a six month milestone as all 58 domestic plants resume car and truck production starting Monday. It’s the first time since November 11 all plants operate, with mid May deliveries but sales still generally weak.
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Detroit
U.S. population to grow despite 1974 birth lows
Census Bureau notes births and fertility in 1974 hit record lows yet population rises for generations. Despite births at 14.9 per 1000 and fertility around 1.8, aging structure and steady death rate push total numbers upward with 1.39 million gain in 1974. To halt growth, births would need to be halved.
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U.S
Washington
UFI
Census Bureau
United States
Bureau
Soviet Crew Docks With Space Station
Soviet cosmonauts Pyotr Klimuk and Vitaly Sevastyanov linked up with the Salyut 4 space station to resume research and experiments left by the first crew. Tass reported all station systems function normally and the pair, who arrived about 30 hours after launch, marked the first time a second crew has joined a Salyut lab.
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Moscow
Salyut 4 Space Station
Orbiting Laboratory
Tass
Air Force
Pyotr Klimuk
Vitaly Sevastyanov
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