National strike threat halts many school openings
Thousands of students faced uncertainty as teachers unions in Philadelphia New York Detroit Rockford Saginaw and Rhode Island voted or prepared to strike or extend talks. Philadelphia 285000 pupils faced halted classes with few teachers reporting while New York prepared for possible action as contract talks lingered and Detroit narrowly averted a walkout.
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Ransom Demanded After Kidnaping of Dutch Executive
Police report a $500000 ransom note for Jan J. Van de Panne, 55, Dutch manager of Philips Appliance and Electronics, seized by about ten men driving away in stolen cars near Buenos Aires. The abduction echoes other similar offenses against foreign corporate heads.
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Wallace Heads South Governors Conference Bid
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace is named as next chairman of the Southern Governors Conference by Gov. John West of South Carolina who will step down. West urges unity despite recent assailant injuries to Wallace while noting his reception at the upcoming session in a wheelchair. A scheduled outcome names Gov. Melvin Evans of the Virgin Islands as the next chairman, marking a historic first black post. The group considers resolutions on desegregation policy and opposing busing, while Vice President Agnew promotes revenue sharing at a private dinner with governors.
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Off their rockers in Fresno rockers set world record
In Fresno California Mike Smith and Mark Valenti attempted a continuous rocking chair record. Five contestants beat the old 150 hour 18 minute mark, but by Labor Day only Mike and Mark remained. Mike won at 307 hours 18 minutes after Mark slept at 4 a.m. and Mike rocked on until 5 3 a.m. before finishing.
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Egyptian Olympic Team Withdraws From Munich Trip
A semi official Middle East News Agency report says Egypt will depart Cairo on a special flight to Munich to return the Egyptian Olympic team from Munich amid a decision to withdraw the team from the games.
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Torment returns to Germans during 1972 Munich Olympics
Jake Fell recounts a troubled mood as a steward at the 1972 Munich Games amid memories of Nazi era antisemitism and a lingering sense of guilt. He recalls debates over responsibility and the impact of the event on survivors and participants. Police sought to limit German authorities’ visible presence during the Games.
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Nixon calls Munich killings a world tragedy
President Nixon denounces the slaying of Israeli Olympic athletes as a tragedy for all nations and orders Secretary Rogers to seek urgent international security measures. Ziegler says three officials discussed concrete steps to protect Israeli citizens and others from terrorist acts amid heightened security for diplomats. Nixon also cabled sympathy to Prime Minister Golda Meir and the Israeli people.
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Shooting near Fuerstenfeldbruck air base prompts security lockdown
An American resident near Fuerstenfeldbruck air base in Germany reported hearing 10 to 12 single shots followed by bursts from automatic weapons. He and his wife watched helicopters land at the jet base about 20 miles from Munich as police cordoned the area and warned residents to stay in cars.
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Wounded pilot shows improvement after air base shootout
Gunnar Eberle, 39, the wounded helicopter pilot injured in the Pursleafeldbruck air base shootout that killed nine Israeli athletes and officials, was reported to be improving. Dr. Helmut Mad, hospital physician, said the pilot is relatively well given the circumstances and declined further comment.
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