Kidnaped students just happened to be available
Three students who escaped a jungle raid in Tanzania said the gunmen seized four colleagues because they “just happened to be available.” The three, Emily Polis Jim Baugh and John Wainwright, recounted the raid at a Nairobi news conference. Police reportedly arrested a suspect in Dar es Salaam, while Stanford experts voiced cautious optimism for the hostages’ release.
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Jim Baugh
Los Angeles
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Bournemouth
England
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Not Similar to Mayaguez in Handling Kidnappings
The White House says the African kidnapping of three Stanford students and the assassination of two U S Air Force officers in Iran are handled differently from the Mayaguez crisis. Secretary Nessen notes no conflict in approaches and mentions Tanzanian involvement and embassy officials en route to the scene.
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White House emphasizes no new info on student kidnappings
President Ford expressed deep concern and demanded updates while a White House briefing noted no information beyond the morning statement. A State Department spokesman said telegraphs were sent to the Dar es Salaam embassy for updates. Nessen cited quick government action in Tanzania and referenced the Mayaguez and assassinations as separate cases.
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Schlesinger blasts NATO allies over defense spending
Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger urged Western allies at a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels to boost military spending as the Soviet Union grows its budget. He noted the U.S. has deployed two more brigades and warned Warsaw Pact forces are expanding despite detente. NATO officials cited Soviet naval maneuvers threatening Middle East oil lanes and stressed U.S. bases in Spain as key to Atlantic security.
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Spain backs bases amid Western defense debate opposed by several nations
Conference sources say Spain permits US bases on its soil to aid Western defense. Delegates from Britain, Holland, Norway, Denmark and others strongly oppose the move arguing their countries could not associate with a regime led by Gen. Francisco Franco.
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Britain
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Norway
Denmark
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