Arab embassy siege in Bangkok ends with hostages released
Five Arab terrorists seized the Israeli embassy in Bangkok injuring no one and later agreed to release six hostages in exchange for safe conduct out of Thailand. The incident occurred during Prince Vajiralongkorn's investiture as heir. Thai police surrounded the compound as negotiations continued with Egypt and Pan American expressing concerns over armed mobility.
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Harold Wilson
Brilain
Labor Party
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Middle East
United Press International
Israel
Hailish
Israeli Labor Party
Yel Aviv
United States
Aatier
Suez Canal
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Egypt
Asrael
Hey
Vajiralongkorn
Thes
Pan American
Philippine troops launch major assault on rebel camps
Manila government spokesmen said troops opened an offensive against rebel strongholds in Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago. About 40 insurgents were killed, reportedly led by foreign trained officers, with no government casualties reported. President Marcos and Defense Secretary Enrile ordered the attacks.
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Armed Forces
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Sibico
Mindanao
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Reagan signs bill raising veteran home loan limit
Sacramento California Governor Ronald Reagan signed legislation to raise the veteran home loan limit from 20000 to 25000 dollars. Assemblyman Edwin L. Zberg and Senator Jack Schwade sponsored similar measures. Voters in June primary approved a 250 million Cal Vet bond issue for loans at five percent or less to veterans of Vietnam and other wars.
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UPI
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Edwin L. Zberg
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Jack Schwade
San Diego
Orbiting Solar Power Plant Proposed to Feed Earth
Dr. Peter J. Glaser of Arthur D. Little outlined a plan for a stationary orbiting solar power plant. A seven and a half mile by three mile panel array could deliver about 5 000 megawatts of electricity by collecting sunlight 24 hours a day and beamed to Earth via microwave antennas.
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Peter J. Glaser
Arthur B. Little, Inc
Cambridge
Mass
Assovation For the Advancement of Science
Earth
Navy officer wage freeze slows promotions
Washington reports a Navy wage freeze on officer promotions through June, with a smaller halt for enlisted personnel. A Navy spokesman said the moves are reluctant but necessary to control personnel funds as overspending is curbed.
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UPI
Navy
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