FBI Sharpshooter Slays Skyjacker In New York
An unemployed father of seven hijacked a Mohawk Airlines jet from Westchester to New York City, received a 200000 dollar ransom, and was shot dead by an FBI agent in Dutchess County after brandishing a pistol and threatening the stewardess. The hijacker Heinrich von George, 45, carried a water filled canteen "bomb" and was killed as he fled in a getaway car.
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N.Y
FBI
Westchester County
Brockton
Mass
Mohawk Airlines
New York City
Westchester
Dutchess County
Heinrich von George
Courtland Officer Robbed While Handcuffed to Car
A Courtland policeman was handcuffed to his patrol car and robbed of his service revolver by two men after stopping a 1961 white Ford. Investigator Edsel Moore said Briscoe radioed Decatur troopers about the stop as two suspects reportedly fled. FBI agents investigated hijacker incidents at Albany and Westchester County airports, including hostage scenes and demands for money and parachutes.
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Alabama
Lawrence County
Edsel Moore
David Briscoe
Madison County
Moore
Briscoe
Decatur
Colbert Lee Courtland
Alabama Legislature Returns, End Near in Special Session
The Alabama Legislature reconvened after a one day recess with signals that the special session that began November 30 may end soon. Mahalia Jackson dies of heart seizure in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune reports J Edgar Hoover to be dismissed as FBI director after the November election. President Nixon announces the resignation of Secretary Maurice Stans and names Peter G Peterson as successor. Frigidaire sales ad for Robinson Furniture in Decatur.
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Alabama
Chicago
The
Chicago Tribune
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Washington
Nixon
Maurice Stans
Peter G. Peterson
Apollo astronauts die in capsule fire at Cape Kennedy
On this date in 1967 Virgil Grissom Edward White and Roger Chaffee perished in a space capsule fire during a simulation launch at Cape Kennedy. The calendar notes a 50 percent chance of rain today and Friday with highs in the 60s and a cooler night near 50, weather maps on B-9.
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Landers
A-13
Virgil Grissom
Edward White
Roger Chaffee
Cape Kennedy
Dial
Athens
$1.4 Million Grant Authorized For Low Income Homes In Three Counties
The Regional Housing Authority won a $1.4 million grant to build 100 rent subsidized homes for low income families in Morgan Lawrence and Cullman counties. Buildings will be clustered near stores or churches with rents starting at 35 dollars a month. Construction should begin in spring under HUD subsidy rules with local builders selected from proposals.
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Morgan
Lawrence
Cullman
Guy Roberts
North Central Alabama
RHA
Decatur Housing Authority
Decatur
Roberts
Housing Authority
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Morgan County
The
Council of Governments
Robert
Wallace campaign taps Florida primary issues on TV
Mrs. George Wallace shows the camera Wallace's controversial side during a Miami taping session as he addresses forced busing crime and other campaign topics ahead of the Florida primary.
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George Wallace
Wallace
Miami
Florida
War Critics Vow To Push For Fixed Date
Senate war critics say they will press for a fixed withdrawal date from Indochina despite President Nixon's bid to lessen the war as a political issue. Nixon's Tuesday night disclosure of secret peace efforts surprised many, who expect the speech may help him politically in the short run.
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Washington
Senate
U.S
Indochina
Nixon
Accord First Reds Informed On Vietnam Peace Plan
The United States told North Vietnam it will not withdraw its forces from South Vietnam until a final accord signed on Nixon peace proposals. Viet Cong criticized the plan and North Vietnam urged more comment while accusing Kissinger of secret talks in Paris. Senators questioned the plan’s linked withdrawal date and cease-fire terms, with mixed views on achieving a fixed date. A-10.
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United States
South Vietnam
Nixon
Henry A. Kissinger
North Vietnam
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