Hostages Overpower Gunman In Subic Bay Bank Siege
Fourteen Filipino hostages at the Prudential Bank and Trust Co. in Subic Bay Naval Base overpowered a gunman after 47 hours, ending a tense siege that left the attacker dead from head wounds. Marines stormed the bank as hostages fled, with about 6,000 American servicemen stationed at the base and no other injuries reported.
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Nicomedes Villaluz
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Prudential Bank and Trust
Farmer’s wife astonished by five foot telegram from Carter
Eston Lake of Baxley Georgia said she was surprised to receive a five foot long telegram from President Carter outlining his views on the farmer’s plight. She and her husband are on a 160 acre farm with their teenage son and have participated in the national farm strike. Carter noted administration steps since January, including a new farm bill and an $80 million increase in wheat deficiency payments affecting 1.8 million farmers. She said she believes he is trying to help and that he does listen.
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Ireland eyes long term plan to boost tourism tripling visitors
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board outlines a long term plan targeting about 1.1 million visitors in 29H. The plan estimates visitor spending around 147 million dollars and creation of over 10,000 full time and 5,000 part time jobs for locals.
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Bomb blasts hit hotels as Callaghan tours Belfast
Gunmen robbed a Belfast store and planted bombs in seven hotels across counties Antrim and Fermanagh during Prime Minister Callaghan's Belfast visit. One bomb exploded on ground floor, a second followed minutes later, a third later, sparking fires and delaying shoppers. Only minor injuries. Police tied attacks to the visit. some bombs planted by couples posing as honeymooners. Authorities defused several devices and detained suspects after a car chase through the city.
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Christmas Parties Run Through Creston Clubs Notes
Creston area clubs held holiday gatherings with several members serving as hostesses. The Friendship Project Club met at Mrs. Louise Bachman’s home for a Christmas program including Eva Claussen, Jansen, Ritter, Zimm er man, Waller, Boning, and Blessen. St Peter Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs. William Osterthun. Jonn Kapels honored at a dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Kapels before departing for California. Happy Hour Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. P M Hoesly’s. Christian Fellowship dinner and party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Larson. Mrs. Bertha Hunsinger to spend Christmas in Lincoln with relatives.
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Agnes Waller
Hulda Boning
Ernest Blessen
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Leroy Kapels
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Hannah Kapels
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B. Keller
Malvern Kapels
Holand Rosendahl
Denise
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Elroy Kapels
Happy Hour Club
Winter storms lash California and Midwest regions this week
A powerful Pacific storm battered California causing nine deaths and millions in damage with 150 000 homes without power and avocado losses estimated at 5 to 10 million dollars. Simultaneously a Midwest system brought snow to Chicago suburbs and upper Michigan as travel advisories spread and authorities prepared for remaining wintry conditions.
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Edmund G. Brown Jr
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Kern County
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Oakland
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Chicago
Iowa
State Department of Transportation
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Sault Ste. Marie
Calorie cutting dishes may curb heart disease threat
A government report from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute proposes calorie conscious restaurant menus and lower insurance rates for weight loss as steps to reduce heart disease. It cites a Houston chain listing calories and fat, advocates industry cooperation, stronger health clubs, and greater prevention investment.
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Freedom of Information Act
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