Middle East tensions deepen after Iraqi executions
Thant urged moral pressure from the United States Soviet Union Britain and France to seek a UN framework for peace as Iraq offered amnesty to spies while vowing harsher punishment for others. Protests swelled from Tel Aviv to London with thousands outside Iraqi embassies and an embassy roof incident in London. Israel denounced the trials as a cover for a Jewish blood bath and vows of retaliation. Pope Paul VI sought to spare condemned prisoners and France criticized De Gaulle amid calls to commute sentences and curb Iraqi arms shipments.
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Oslo court jails youth for embassy window damage
A 20 year old Norwegian student received 30 days in jail and $600 damages for smashing windows at the American Embassy in Oslo on July 4. Six youths took part, but Trom Gegrim, a leftist youth leader, was the only one caught. Judge Anton Hiorth ordered payment of all damages within two weeks.
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Reagan Tours Flood Areas and Seeks Private Aid
Governor Reagan toured storm ravaged central and Southern California urging private relief drives to aid flood victims. He recalled barn raising traditions, urged neighborliness, and pressed for more private sector help as federal funds were discussed with President Nixon. At Stanford, radical students hoisted a half torn Viet Cong flag and SDS demanded the president address campus violence and the institute's Thailand program.
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Hijack Parade as Jets Fly to Havana in Cuba Crisis
Two U S airliners were hijacked to Havana on Tuesday with at least 148 aboard including a man traveling to Miami to meet relatives freed by the Castro government. Hijackers commandeered a National Airlines jet from New Orleans to Miami, then an Eastern flight from Atlanta to Miami was diverted to Havana. Passengers were later moved to Varadero as a Freedom Flight carried refugees. Pilot James Brown and stewardess Victoria Sikorski described the tense moments and threats amid the ordeal.
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Deadly storm toll rises as two bodies found in debris
Cleanup crews found Rosalie Varela a 21 year old East Los Angeles woman in rubble from a collapsed retaining wall in Hollenbeck. In San Gabriel Canyon near Azusa county crews uncovered 80 year old Harry Earl Davis in mud that crushed a bungalow. The new storm renews flood fears in the devastated region after nine days of heavy rain beginning Jan 18. The Weather Bureau warned of up to 0.5 inch rain in foothills and up to 2 inches in mountains by midday, with potential further storms Thursday. Cloudy, windy, cool in Long Beach with highs near 60 and lows around 45. Mountains snow levels dropped 2500 4000 feet. Orange County declared a disaster area as Red Cross provided emergency supplies to Glendora Glendora Heights Azusa.
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Escapees Captured and Six Sought in Fresno Jail Break
A third escapee from Fresno County Jail was nabbed by sheriffs deputies with help from a parole officer. Six of the original nine remain at large while a posse hunts for them. Two of the escapees were arrested unarmed on a rural county road. names include Robert Raymond Wilson and Vernon Dennis Reasons. An all-points bulletin remains active for the six. Other fugitives listed include Richard Oliver Klenk alias Gary Philips, Ronald Bantes, Robert Lewis, Marlin Bady Lewis, Virgil Clark, and Dave Stan Hoover.
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Counterfeiters Mead Guilty
Springfield Mo John C Stewa and wife Gloria 23 Qakkind Calif pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to pass counterfeit 20 and 50 bills. Fred R Morris 48 San Francisco and shannel Woods Oakland pleaded guilty the day before authorities said the four were arrested Oct 7 in possession of 1947 fake 20 bills and 14 phony 50 bills.
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Dozen Demonstrate at Merritt College
Dozen demonstrators gathered at Merritt College to protest campus actions. The pickets aimed to disrupt classes at San Francisco State College and the University of California and were sponsored by groups pledging peaceful protest and support for students.
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Policeman Attacked as Two Suspects Struggle
Two youths questioned by police at a burglary scuffled with officers. A police dog joined the fray and both suspects were taken into custody while described injuries include a bite to the upper back region.
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Freight Trains Return to California Route After Storm
Souther Pacific resumes limited freight service on the Los Angeles to San Francisco line after storm damage halted traffic last Friday. Freight trains run both ways Monday night but soft spots remain in the roadbed and passenger service will likely take a day or two longer to restart.
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Picket Briefly at S F School
About 60 students, mostly Black and Spanish speaking, picketed Mission High School in San Francisco on Tuesday as police were called to quell disturbances. Windows were broken and taunts directed at police followed, with tensions blamed on cross group disputes ongoing since last week. Principal Harry Krytzer received a representative list of demands from both groups, including Spanish language studios, more Spanish speaking teachers and counselors, and improved English education with writing programs.
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Rampage Rider Delivers Chaos at Woodside High
Allan Dean Martin, 17, of Palo Alto, rammed through school corridors with a motorcycle after a county chase. Officers arrested him after a struggle at Woodside High, with charges including no license, assault and battery, resisting arrest, and drugs-related testing ordered.
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Girl Held in Knife Death Near Klamath Falls
A 15 year old girl is in custody after the stabbing death of 17 year old Leslie James Newcombe, Henley High School student, who was dropped near the school bus stop about 4 pm. The girl’s name was not released and she was to appear in juvenile court on Wednesday.
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