Hijackers Surrender In Madrid
Three Yugoslav gunmen freed all 83 passengers from a hijacked Swedish jetliner in Malmö and flew to Madrid where they surrendered. Nine captors including six Croatians and four crew members were taken to police headquarters after negotiations. A $105,000 ransom was paid for the final group released.
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Madrid
Spain
Malmue
Sweden
Malmoe
Croatia
Tito
Yugoslavia
Olaf Palme
Malmoe’ Front
Regents Say Note Church Purchase Bid
Iowa City AP says First Presbyterian Church faces disposal issues as Regents consider buying the building near University of Iowa. Robert Sierk, president of the Shueck board, testified to Regents about the potential purchase and ongoing lease disputes.
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Iowa City
First Presbyterian Church
Bilding
State Board of Reigents
Robert Sierk
Shueck Board of Directors
Pridsy
University of Jawa
Butelowa U
Joseph . Baker
Miro Baresic
Andretkov Brajeovich
Sweden
Stockhall
Winckers
Regents debate Iowa church building sale policy
The board adopts no official policy as it weighs options for a church building linked to Iowa U. President Willard Boyd previously stated the university prefers to keep the First Presbyterian Church on site. The price is listed at 215000, with possible sale to a preservation-minded group if no church or medical use is found.
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Oif
Jeter
Iowa U
Wilard Boyd
First Presbyterian
K'is
Wate
Regents
Sierk
Regenta
Church
Selilo
Utility Workers Endorse Nixon for Re election
The executive board of the Utility Workers of America endorsed President Nixon for re election. The AFL CIO president said the union would not support George McGovern due to inconsistency and welfare flip flops.
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Miami Beach
Utility Workers of America
Nixon
Thruld Ripley
Afl-Cio Union
George McGovern
Big Jey
McGovern
Rigiey
Thomas Kaggleton
Riey
Victory at Quang Tri Sealed by South Viets
South Vietnamese marines raised their flag over the Quang Tri Citadel marking the biggest Saigon victory since the North Vietnamese offensive began. The recapture ends four and a half months of occupation, as Thieu hailed the triumph and planned visits for promotions. U.S. jets conducted heavy strikes while reports noted ongoing shelling near the recaptured area.
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Quang Tri
Saigon
Quang Tri Citadel
U.S
Hanni
North Vietnam
Associated Press
Osiger Jensen
Thien
Lonmamp Andent
Bui
Cao van Vien
Draopsit
Winneshiek Farmer Rescues Daughter From House Fire
Decorah area farmer risked his life Friday night to save his one year old daughter from a burning farm home. He entered the blaze on the Truman Tollefsted farm 16 miles northeast of Decorah, wrapped the child in a blanket, leapt from a bedroom window to his wife below, then reentered to alert the fire department. He suffered facial burns and a laceration. the blaze burned the kitchen area with extensive damage estimated near 92,000 as authorities investigated the cause.
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Pecal
Decorah
Truman
Tollefstud
Meeorah
Spring Grove
Minn
Mabel
Taljeferud
Kin of Prisoners Arrive in Hanoi
Ten minutes after arriving in Hanoi Sat day two American war prisoners were rushed into an underground Dunker at Gia Lam Airport as sirens warned of an air raid. The delegation of relatives and anti war activists met Vietnamese officials and were guided to shelter while the city endured the alert.
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Hanoi
Jianoi
Omee
Dnes
Dunker
Gla’ Latin
Vientiane
Laos
North Vietnam
Minnie Lee'Gartley
Duinedin
Fla
Olga ‘Charles
San Diego
North
Deny Exporters Aided by Word Of Wheat Dea
Washington AP The agriculture department said exporters were told of a subsidy policy change a day before a public announcement amid a dispute over the U S Soviet wheat deal McGovern accused big grain exporters of profiting from advance information Butz denied knowledge of advance information while the department said exporters were notified by phone on August 24 about a change in export payment policy for wheat sales after the prior day’s close to prevent advantages Page 2 continuation
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Butz
House Agriculture Subcommittee
Seven Indicted in Watergate Case in U S District Court
Seven men and two former White House aides were indicted by a federal grand jury on eight counts for the Watergate break in and bugging of the Democratic national headquarters. The defendants include G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt, along with Bernard Barker James McCord Eugenio Martinez Frank Sturgis and Virgilio Gonzalez. The case recounts the June 17 break in at the Watergate complex and the subsequent arrests. Lawrence OBrien, then Democratic chairman, called the indictments serious and pledged continued pursuit of a full explanation and funding for the case.
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Washington (Ap
White House
Democratic National
U.S. District Court
Watergate Hotel
G. Gordon Liddy
BE. Howard Hunt
Liddy
Bernard L. Barker
Miami
James W. McCord, Jr
CIA
Eugenio 2. Martinez
Barker
Frank A. Sturgis
Ann
Virgilio R. Gonzaliez
Watergate
Democratic Committee
Lawrence O’brien
George McGovern
O'Brien
Crse
Nixon Net Worth Raised By White House Disclosure
Washington AP reports President Nixon’s net worth at 1 283 256 with assets of 363 585 cash and investments, two California and two Florida properties, and 55 118 personal property. Agnew’s net worth totals 190 250 with cash 7 251 savings and retirement, Baltimore county property and other holdings. Liability figures exceed 648 088 with mortgages and taxes.
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Washington
Nixon
le White House
Agneyw
Agnuw
George McGovern
Nikon
U.S
Civil Service
California
Florida
Agnew
Vile Insurance
Baltimore County
Queste
St. Croix
Firgin “Islands
Kissinger Says Major Soviet Talks Progress Reported
Washington AP Henry Kissinger announced significant progress in talks with the Soviet Union on economic issues European security mutual force reductions and arms control while noting no claim on ending the Vietnam war Negotiations with Soviet groups visiting the US next week aim to resolve remaining disagreements on World War II lend lease debt and trade.
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Moscow
Paris
Europe
U.S
Lebanese conflict erupts as Israeli forces strike Lebanon
Intense fighting rages after Israeli air and ground forces crossed into Lebanon near Nabatieh and the Druse border, with a Lebanese army state of emergency declared. Prime Minister Saeb Salam defends measures while signaling Israeli superiority as civilians fear reprisals. Military bridges are destroyed and dozens of guerrilla houses blown up. Lebanon reports casualties on both sides and Arab leaders seek UN Security Council discussions.
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Lebron
Salurfay
Emmad
U.N. Security Council
Saeb Salam
Sevine
Drile
Blerut
Arad
Lebanon
Tel Aviv
Nabatiyeh
Lilanis River
Matahland
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Fleet
Williams Lake
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Zon
Soch Vietnam
Nonth
Kongte
Rongieiss
Winneshiek Farmer
Peter Arnett
The
O Britn
His Aswell
Gorse
Beirul
Beirut
Beirut Sut
Sulveiman Frranfie
Simmer
Baghdit
Iseael
Atul
Lobanen
Iran
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