Violence erupts as Lebanon civil war toll climbs
Beirut amid a seven week cease-fire, street gangs abduct 24 and kill six. Army deserters seize Rachaya fortress near the Israeli border as Syria seeks mediation. Gun battles flare in Basra and attacks target a Beirut business office and a Syrian worker.
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Gunman Seizes Two Hostages in Frankfurt Court
A wiry gunman in a green ski mask burst into a Frankfurt court during a robbery trial, took two hostages, and demanded a plane to Cuba and ransom. After hours of siege, police reported no further demand escalation, while the bailiff and court staff attempted to contain the incident and contact the outside.
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West Germany
Cuba
Gerhard Linden
Iceland Considers Leasing U S Warships Over Cod War
Icelandic justice minister and naval defense head urged the government to negotiate leasing two American warships to bolster efforts in the Cod War with Britain. He warned Iceland might seek vessels from the East if the United States refuses, with Communist Party members hinting at possible Russian submarine procurement.
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Olafur Johannsson
Great Britain
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Communist Party
Border turmoil grows as Rhodesia tightens frontier defense
Salisbury Rhodesia on Tuesday reported escalating infiltration by Soviet trained guerrillas along its 800 mile Mozambique border and said it was strengthening counter insurgency forces. The white minority government has boosted antiguerrilla units by 60 percent since January and moved nearly 200 000 African tribesmen to frontiers to resist incursions.
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Rthodesia
Mozambique
Ted Sutton-Pryce
Tan Smith
Rhodesia
PLO asks UN for mass return of displaced Palestinians
United Nations hears a PLO proposal for the mass return of Palestinians displaced by the 1848 retreat and the ensuing Arab Israeli war. In Washington, FBI chief Clarence Kelley denies any successful recruitment by hostile foreign intelligence services despite past penetration rumors.
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Clarence Kelley
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Spy report delay prompts third extension request
Senate Intelligence Committee plans a third formal time extension for its draft report amid last minute delays. Chairman Sen. Frank Church notes federal agencies are allowed to page through the 3,200 to 1,500 page draft to ensure no sources or methods are disclosed. No editorial power granted to agencies. A storm system brings heavy snow and tornadoes to parts of the mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
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Senate
Frank Church
Church
D-Idaho
Ford touts real economic recovery at AGC convention
President Ford told the 57th annual convention of the Associated General Contractors of America that the economy is on the road to new prosperity. He cited progress from the worst recession in 40 years, with declines in inflation unemployment and wholesale prices improving alongside durable goods orders and real earnings. He criticized politicians who deny the upturn as not fitting their 1376 plans.
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Ford
America
Associated General Contractors of America
Congresswoman Sullivan to retire after 24 years in Congress
Rep. Leonor Sullivan of Missouri says she will not seek re election, ending a 24 year tenure as the dean of the 19 women in Congress. A liberal who chaired major committees she opposed the ERA but argues current laws protect working women.
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Missouri
Sullivan
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