Pan American airliner crashes off Tahiti with 79 aboard
Flight PA 816 from Auckland to Los Angeles and San Francisco plunged into the sea off Papeete minutes after takeoff. Ten bodies recovered, a Canadian passenger identified as Mr Campbell survived, a stewardess died in hospital, hope for survivors fades as hours pass. An unnamed American tourist disappeared while aiding rescue after seeing his wife’s body.
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Haiti palace burns. leader safe amid fires in Port-au-Prince
Fires gutted Haiti's national palace and Dessaline Barracks in downtown Port-au-Prince. President for Life Jean Claude Duvalier, 22, and his mother were evacuated safely to his hilltop home as a basememt explosion sparked the blaze. Authorities launched an investigation into the unknown origin of the fire and the munition depot blast. In Tahiti, a Pan American plane crashed off Papeete after a left turn, killing six and later ten people. survivors included a Canadian seriously injured.
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Harlem residents chase and beat gunman after shooting three brothers
In Harlem residents awakened by shouting chased down and beat Daniel Nenaya after he shot Mario Morel 23, Pai 21, and Candido 18, leaving Morel dead. Nenaya was unconscious, had his pistol disappear, and faced murder charges. In the Bronx, three cab drivers chased and beat two men who robbed a cabbie, after which one suspect fled.
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Sadat attacks US Israel backing in Middle East
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat blasted United States support for Israel as the main obstacle to peace in the Middle East. He warned that Russia remains a friend and called America’s actions politically, economically and militarily aiding the Israeli aggression. The two hour speech marked the anniversary of a 1952 revolution.
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Libyan Leader Khadafy Faces Popular Push to Quit
Cairo based UPI reports thousands of Libyans rallied in Tripoli and Benghazi demanding Col Muammar Khadafy resign from military governorship. Sadat urged Khadafy to stay, while urging unity between Egypt and Libya. Libyan radio says Khadafy will decide in Benghazi whether to bow to pressure and stay, a move he previously contemplated.
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