Collision of British airliner and Yugoslav jet kills 176
A British Airways Trident 3 and a Yugoslav DC-9 collided near Zagreb at 35 000 feet killing all 176 aboard. The British plane carried about 54 passengers and nine crew, with at least two Americans aboard, while the Yugoslav jet held 108 passengers and five crew, most likely West German tourists returning from the Adriatic. An investigation was opened as officials noted the crash occurred in an established corridor controlled by Zagreb.
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Kissinger to Visit Southern Africa for Peace Efforts
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will fly to Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, and possibly other nations on Monday to promote peace in southern Africa. White House spokesman Ron Nessen announced the plan Friday. The trip aims to expand regional diplomacy and stability.
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Congress wary on arms sales before new administration
Senator Frank Church urged deferring congressional approval of proposed arms sales to Middle East nations until January. His remarks came as a subcommittee opened hearings on an 80 F-14 sale to Iran.
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Two hippies hire cleaner to dirty up once weekly
A humorous note from The Passing View reports two hippies hiring a cleaning woman to visit weekly and sabotage surfaces, turning housekeeping into a playful mischief. The anecdote centers on oddball domestic planning and comedic intentions.
Bishops Encouraged by Ford on Right to Life Issue
Catholic bishops met with President Ford and expressed encouragement for his support of a states rights amendment on abortion but said they are not fully satisfied and prefer stronger protections for the unborn. They did not endorse Ford or Carter, noting differences with Carter’s anti abortion stance. Mondale blasted GOP foreign policy as lawless during Notre Dame remarks.
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Judge Denies Bid to Block Mt. Pleasant Prison Plan
Polk County District Judge Anthony Critelli rejected a Mental Health Association of Iowa bid to block Gov. Ray from locating a 144 bed medium security prison on the Iowa Mental Health Institute campus in Mt. Pleasant. He ruled the association relied on speculation about future conditions and noted the legislature was aware of the issues. The decision follows Ray's long process to place the prison on the Mt. Pleasant site.
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Three Hijackers Seize Airliner Over India
Three men hijacked an Indian Airlines Boeing 737 with 84 aboard on a New Delhi to Bombay flight, forced it to land in Lahore Pakistan, released several passengers, and demanded refueling and passage toward Mecca then Libya. Authorities said the hijackers spoke English Bengali and Urdu and were armed with pistols.
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Record Lows and Frost Hit Several Iowa Cities
Friday morning brought record low temperatures in Cedar Rapids and eight other Iowa cities, with many areas reporting frost on the ground and car windows. Cedar Rapids tied a 37 degree low, while other records included Burlington 41 Dubuque 36 Waterloo 35 Grinnell 31 Atlantic 34 Perry 37. Four eastern towns reported unofficial lows below freezing Elma 28 Oelwein 29 Elkader 29 Decorah 30. A warming trend and mild readings are forecast into Tuesday with no near term subfreezing nights expected.
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Wallace Bed Room Taping Report Triggers Divorce Talk
Gov George Wallace and his wife faced a sensational domestic dispute after reports that bedroom surveillance recordings captured disparaging remarks about Mrs Wallace. The Advertiser cited reliable sources noting divorce consultations as tapes surfaced. FBI acknowledged a preliminary probe, labeling it a domestic matter with no imminent prosecution.
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Tax Revisions Gain Approval Of Conferees
Washington UPI reports a conference panel finalized a major tax overhaul after three years of work. The package preserves 17.3 billion in cuts through 1977, includes estate tax revisions, and faces swift House and Senate approval before President Ford signs.
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