Gunmen free 11 Americans from Mexican jail near Eagle Pass
Two armed men burst into a Piedras Negras jail and freed eleven inmates, six of them claiming to be Americans to escape. Prisoners rushed to the Rio Grande, with most escaping across the river. A U.S. official questioned extradition, and authorities reported several identified inmates from Texas and Minnesota among the escapees.
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Paul Nesinson
Minneapolis, Minn
Queen Sea Museum Chiefs to Quit and Turn Over
Directors of the Queen Mary Museum of the Sea reject a city demand for about 2 million by March 30 and pledge to turn the facility to the city by Sept 40 if needed. They say the museum would not close and that the city may continue operation.
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Museum of the Sea Foundation
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Nixon acknowledges covert actions to block Allende
Former President Nixon testified to the Senate intelligence panel that he ordered covert actions in 1970 to prevent Salvador Allende from becoming Chilean president. He said he did not recall knowledge of CIA plans to foment a military coup. The panel found the CIA received direct instructions from the president. Chairman Frank Church defended the panel’s conclusions. Nixon provided written answers to 77 questions on February 4.
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Salvador Allende
Chile
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Senate Intelligence Committee
Frank Church
Idaha
Brown undecided on California presidential primary run
California Governor Brown said he has not decided whether to enter the June 8 presidential primary and has not discussed running in other Democratic primaries. He notes discussions by staff are minimal and he may reveal a decision in a week or two. Gray Davis, his chief of staff, says a formal announcement may come soon.
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Robbery Attempt Foiled by Long Beach Officers at Market
A robbery at a Long Beach Safeway near Seventh Street and Junipero Avenue was thwarted by police stakeouts. Suspect William Joseph Cormier, 2, suffered a shoulder wound and was jailed on suspicion of armed robbery after officers confronted him as he ran through the produce area. A related vehicle was found in the lot with papered plates, engine running, lights on.
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Las Vegas hotel walkout widens and lasts
Culinary workers and bartenders joined 15 major Las Vegas Strip hotels, widening a strike that threatens the city’s economy as musicians and stagehands already walked out. Talks stalled with unions demanding a $1.35 hourly raise over three years. several resorts remained partially staffed while many clubs closed.
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Eleven Trapped After Second Blast At Scotia Mine
In Owen Fork Kentucky eleven miners were trapped early today after a second explosion at Scotia No. 1 Black Mountain mine where 15 men died Tuesday. Rescue teams work through explosive gases to clear the mineshaft. The mine had ventilation problems noted the night before the first blast and methane gas likely fueled the disaster.
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Army coups in Lebanon seize power and chaos ensues
Lebanese army ousts the government claiming legality while demanding resignations from President Suleiman Franjieh and Prime Minister Rashid Karami. Militias are warned to stay off streets as tanks surround the presidential palace and a radio relay is seized. Franjieh refuses to resign, pledging to stay in office amid international appeals for calm.
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Hearst illness delays bank robbery trial in 1976
Patricia Hearst, diagnosed with acute flu while in custody, was moved to a public health hospital then returned to San Mateo County Jail. Judge Oliver Carter postponed jurors until Monday and scheduled a separate hearing on jury instructions. Defense attorney Albert Johnson cited Hearst's illness.
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Dud bomb explodes at Hearst estate in California
Part of a defective Tow-yield explosive device exploded under a case-like main house at the Hearst Corp owned Wyntoon estate near Lake Shasta in Northern California. The blast caused minor damage to loose boards but no injuries. The NWLF had claimed responsibility for the attack and warned of further actions.
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Inside DETR God An Independent Connection
Cesar Chavez accuses Assembly Seabee Leo McCarthy of blackmail. Crises grow as coverage hints at museum funding still stalled by council. market gains noted with a 1,00-point advance.
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Leo McCarthy
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