Release Delay Follows Viet Cong Hold on POWs
Saigon reports say Hanoi will release 106 American POWs and two Thais, but the Viet Cong threaten to block 30 U.S. prisoners captured in South Vietnam. The four party Joint Military Commission notes no progress, with another meeting set for Saturday to try to resolve the exchange dispute.
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Gia Lam
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Bui Tin
Women Blockade Road To Cherrytree Landfill Site
In Cherrytree Township near Titusville a group of about 20 militant women blocked Buxton Road to a proposed landfill, preventing Lininger Drilling Co. from entering to test drainage while police kept order. No arrests made amid peaceful protests, with concerns over water pollution, property devaluation and truck traffic.
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Titusville
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Ting
Gerald Staub
Firebombing at Pine Ridge tests Wounded Knee talks
At Wounded Knee clashes linger after rebels learned that Aaron Desersa’s Pine Ridge home was firebombed during a negotiating session. McGovern Abourezk and other officials said militants were stirred by the blaze as hostage talks continued near Wounded Knee Creek. Desersa, AIM communications director, was tied to the group, while reports said his wife was injured and police declined comment. Hostages were said to be freed or allowed to leave with guards escorting residents.
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James Abourezk
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Desersas
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Maderscor
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Tiey Kemlet
Diesel
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Wilbur Rigert
Nixon press briefing outlines Vietnam peace stake and amnesty
President Nixon, speaking at a news conference, said North Vietnam will have a stake in peace and announced an April 23 meeting at the Western White House with Soh ve othe the topics include amnesty for Vietnam war resisters and firm stance against paying blackmail to Palestinian guerrillas who seized U S diplomats in Khartoum.
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Dems GOP Run Women For Mayor Post
City could see a reshaped council with a woman mayor as petitions circulate. Barbara Mack tops Republican efforts opposing Mayor Edward Zarger, while Dr Mary Ann Kibler aims to challenge Bernard Riehart in the Democratic primary. Observers note women have not previously run for the post.
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Barbara) Mack
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Edward Zarger
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Bernard Riehart
Jaycees Cancel Snowmobile Races in Corry
Corry Area Jaycees canceled weekend snowmobile races after a late night meeting. Publicity chair Paul Roche said insufficient snow and cold temps left the track unable to hold events, noting that hauling snow would melt quickly. Corry, known for heavy snowfall, again failed to provide conditions for the races.
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Jaycees
Paul “Hoop” Roche
Two Crashes Kill and Damage Exceed $1100
A Columbus man, Dennis J. Lindstrom aged 21, totaled his car after swerving to avoid another vehicle and leaving the road at about 1 am. He was treated for a chin laceration and knee bruises at Memorial Hospital and released. Damages to Lindstrom’s car reached 600 dollars. A marker at the Jackman residence was broken and two other losses were reported at five dollars. State Police reported another crash five miles east of Union City on Route 178 involving David J. Proper, 19, of 90 Elm Street, Union City, who veered and struck a tree while eastbound. The report notes the page continues on the back.
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Sciota
Lindstrom
Corre Memorial Hospital
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Corry
Ox Bow Hill
Union City
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Elm Street
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Arabs, Hostages Get Plane To U.S.
In Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East News Agency said a plan was set to fly Arab hostages to the United States from Khartoum. Two Americans, Ambassador Cleo Noel Jr. and Curtis Moore, and other diplomats were freed or to depart, while Sudan’s government rejected taking other officials on the flight. Hostages had been held about 20 hours as deadlines were extended and hopes for a quick resolution rose.
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Fran Kirton
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Sudan
Cleo A. Noel Jr
U.S
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Moore
Adley el Nasser
Jordan
Guy Eid
Belgium
Middle East
Lawmakers Weigh Workaround for Expense Hike Loss
Democratic legislators including Rep Herbert Fineman and Rep Robert J Butera discussed indirect methods to circumvent a rule on expense increases. The Pay Board convened Wednesday to review this issue and potential solutions involving non direct payments.
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