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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1975

Page

2

Small Talk Before Fatal Crash Tied to Pilot Error

The NTSB concluded Eastern Flight 212 crashed near Charlotte due to flight crew altitude mismanagement and lax cockpit discipline amid distracting conversations on politics and used cars. Captain Reeves and First Officer Daniels were distracted during descent, ignoring low altitude warnings as the aircraft struck wooded terrain 3.3 miles from Runway 36.

Washington UPI National Transportation Safety Board Eastern Air Lines Charlotte N.C Eastern Flight 212 Douglas Municipal James E. Reeves James M. Daniels Jr Charleston S.C Chicago Reeves Safety Board

UN Troops in Sinai to Stay Past July 24 Deadline

Cairo sources say 4000 United Nations Emergency Force troops in the Sinai will remain beyond July 24 despite Egypt’s refusal to extend their mandate The UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim calls the situation serious and dangerous and says both Egypt and Israel must approve any extension Kissinger says the Egyptian move complicates peacemaking Rabin urges Egypt to back the UN role noting the troops are part of the separation of forces agreement Cairo and Washington tensions shape the discussions in Jerusalem and Washington

United Press International Cairo United Nations Sinai Egypt U.N Kurt Waldheim Israel Henry A. Kissinger Milwaukee Ismail Fahmi Fahmi Middle East Jerusalem Yitzhak Rabin Wis UPI United States Security Council Kissinger Midwest UNEF Sinai Desert

Indira Gandhi expands police powers and emergency rule

The government broadened police powers under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act to jail foreigners without trial for up to two years and to surveil university students. An emergency remains in effect nationwide after Gandhi blamed an anti-government campaign led by Jayprakash Narayan. News censorship has been taken over in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

New Delhi India UPI Indira Gandhi Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad Gandhi Tamil Nadu Gujarat Mrs. Gandhi

Foster's Shoes Offers Style and Comfort for All Ages

A local ad promotes LO-HEET Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware and Foster's Shoes at 119 North 3rd. It highlights footwear for men women and children with emphasis on fit and comfort. The notice includes a contact number 213 331-7204.

Foster’s Shoes North 3Rd

Kissinger Worried by Egyptian Move on Sinai Peacekeepers

U S Secretary of State Henry Kissinger voiced alarm over Egypt’s threat to end the UN peacekeeping mandate in the Sinai. He warned removal of UNEF could complicate Middle East talks and noted Egypt’s refusal to extend the mandate, signaling a stalemate that could deepen negotiations.

Grizzly death mystery hits Airliner jetliner

The father of 23 year old Army veteran Anthony Townsend says he did not know his son faced trouble after Townsend died aboard National Airlines Flight 1601 in a suspected arson case in flight. Townsend, who had attended a Philadelphia aunt's funeral, died when he allegedly doused himself with lighter fluid and set himself ablaze in a restroom. The incident prompted an emergency landing in Jacksonville, Florida as investigators determine the cause and whether carbon monoxide poisoning or burns caused death while testing the inflammable liquid involved.

Miami UPI Anthony Townsend National Airlines New York Philadelphia Townsend George Townsend Roseann Young Townsend Kennedy Airport Wilmington N.C Jacksonville Fla Nortwest Miami International Duval County National Airline Joseph Maio Upifoto

Clinched Flight Brings Leukemia Patient Home to Chicago

Teresa Sadauskas, 19, dying of leukemia in Baltimore, flies home to Chicago for her final days. Emery Air Charter provides a Lear jet with airborne ICU, nurse, and crew after airlines refuse stretcher passage. Family greets her at O’Hare. doctors monitor her condition during the flight.

Chicago UPI Teresa Sadauskas Baltimore City Emery Air Charter Rockford Sadauskas Edward O'Hare International Airport Janina Teresa Harnet Almanza David Omer Rosalie Slinger

Reward Out For Robot Stolen From Holiday Inn

A Manhattan firm offers 7500 dollars for Leahcim the robot's return and for the robbers’ conviction. Leahcim was stolen June 12 from the Holiday Inn Pennsylvan ia Turnpike parking area in New Stanton Pennsylvania. The robot was created by Michael Freeman a Baruch College professor and used by his wife Gail Freeman in a Bronx fourth grade class. Freeman allegedly displayed Leahcim on the Phil Donahue Show in Chicago.

New York UPI Manhattan Harold Smith Harold Smith Adjustors Lloyd's of London Holiday Inn Pennsylvania Turnpike New Stanton Smith Michael Freeman Baruch College Michael

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