Guinea-Bissau gains independence in historic deal signed
ALGLERS-Portugal signed an historic agreement granting full independence to its smallest African colony Portuguese Guinea. The new nation, Guinea-Bissau, will have an immediate cease-fire in its 12-year guerrilla war and Portugal will recognize it on Sept. 10. Troop removal by Oct. 31 and a future referendum on Cape Verde are also planned.
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Army private pleads guilty in White House helicopter joy ride
Robert K. Preston 20 of Panama City Fla pleaded guilty to wrongful appropriation and breach of peace after stealing an Army helicopter from Ft Meade and buzzing the Washington Monument and Capitol before landing on the White House lawn twice and surrendering. He faces up to 2½ years hard labor and a dishonorable discharge. a military jury will determine punishment.
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Cocaine Seizure Tied to Fancy Water Skis Smuggling
Two million dollars worth of cocaine smuggled in hollowed water skis. Seattle based company officials and three others arrested. Ten pounds seized in Redmond and San Mateo. Cocaine believed from Colombia. skis altered to hide packets. Ford discusses Pentagon command assurances over Nixon era orders.
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Fire toll rises at Washington House Hotel in Berkeley Springs
Three more bodies were recovered from the rubble of the downtown hotel, bringing the known dead to 11 from Sunday's blaze. Authorities fear 13 perished in the predawn fire at the four story Washington House Hotel in the Eastern Panhandle resort town of 944 residents. The fire turned the old downtown into an inferno.
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Old-time Louise MacLeod Receives Red Cross Pin
Louise MacLeod, lauded as the Red Cross' oldest volunteer, received a gold pin framed by two diamonds for 75 years of service. The Tacoma-born volunteer began in 1898 by serving coffee to soldiers departing for the Spanish American War, then recently spent two days sewing clothes for the needy.
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