Lebanese hijacker surrenders after Gulf Air jet diverted
The Beirut bound Gulf Air flight from London to Oman was hijacked by a 26 year old Lebanese man from Bint Jbeil. He demanded half a million rials and safe passage, released 50 passengers and 9 crew after two hours of negotiations. Qatar's Crown Prince personally negotiated, the plane landed with 15 minutes fuel and returned to Oman on another plane.
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Economic index dips as money supply drives May decline
The Index of Leading Economic Indicators fell 0.2 percent in May, the Commerce Department said, with the shrinking money supply down 1.2 billion to 222.1 billion in 1972 dollars cited as the main cause. The Federal Reserve’s restraint raised Treasury, business, and mortgage rates to highs since 1576. House Banking Committee Chairman Henry Reuss pins May’s poor performance on Fed monetary policy.
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Space shuttle Enterprise may be ready for free flight
at Edwards Air Force Base NASA test supervisors reported a 6000-foot Mojave dive issue but called the ride a success. they weighed scrapping friday's piggyback test as unnecessary and may delay or cancel the third manned piggyback flight if the auxiliary power unit change is needed.
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Driver avoids serious injuries in truck train crash
Jerome Harris of Shelby escaped serious harm after his pickup collided with a railroad switch engine on the Albion spur south of the Alfa Meal plant in northwest Columbus. Deputies report Harris was treated at Columbus Hospital for broken ribs and bruises. engine operator Dennis O Connor of Council Bluffs said he did not see the truck until impact and moves slowly. The truck was owned by Jie Sedlak Aerial Spraying.
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Carter's Bl verdict expected Thursday
President Carter signaled he has decided on the B1 bomber and is expected to announce his choice at a Thursday morning news conference. The Air Force seeks construction of over 200 aircraft, with options to halt, limit, or proceed with full production as aides weigh the political and fiscal implications.
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Nebraska Warmup Seen As Pacific Front Moves In
United Press International reports clear skies and mild temperatures across Nebraska with a Pacific cold front building from the northern Rocky Mountains. The front will push southeast bringing warmer air and southerly winds around 20 to 30 mph, while western Nebraska sees increasing clouds by midday.
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High court bars death penalty for rape without murder
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that executing a rape offender where no life is taken is cruel and unusual punishment. The decision voids death sentences for Ehrlich Anthony Goker and affects four Georgia inmates and one in Florida, arguing rape is disproportionate to murder. Justice White led the majority. Chief Justice Burger dissented, warning it oversteps state legislative powers. The court also set aside two Georgia death sentences in associated cases.
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Justices reverse judge on funding of abortions
The Supreme Court told District Judge John Dooling to reconsider his ruling blocking the Hyde Amendment. It cites the June 20 decision that states need not fund nontherapeutic abortions under Medicaid. Dooling had found the ban discriminates against poor women. The case centers on federal funds for abortion coverage and upcoming legislative proposals for stricter funding bans.
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