Terrorists seize school and train in Netherlands
South Moluccan gunmen hijacked a northbound express and captured Bovensmilde elementary school and a train with more than 150 hostages, including 105 children. Police reported 70 to 80 aboard the train, while officials pursued demands for independence for the South Moluccas. Troops moved in as the crisis continued, with some hostages freed and others remaining inside the two sites.
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District Court Jury Arguments in Azbill Case Continued
The trial reveals the youth recanted accusations citing police pressure and fear of blame. Azbill and his father faced charges of killing Mrs Azbill by arson or poisoning. Defense portrays pre existing death before the fire and questions the crutch evidence, noting Mrs Azbill’s drug and alcohol level. Azbill has remained in Nevada State Prison since 1969.
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Jazz Pianist Hampton Hawes Dies At 48
Los Angeles pianist Hampton Hawes, 48, died at the Veterans Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage two weeks earlier. A Los Angeles native, his music grew from church choirs and his sister’s concert training. He worked with Charlie Parker at 19 and played with Shorty Rogers Dexter Gordon Howard McGhee Wardell Gray and Big Jay McNeely. Later he shared stages with Joan Baez in concerts.
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Band Leader Kenton Stricken in Reading Hospital
Stan Kenton, 65, renowned band leader, remained in serious condition at Reading Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was found unconscious at his motel Sunday evening and moved to the hospital’s intensive care unit for brain tests and evaluation of possible surgery. Kenton, a Wichita native who rose to fame in 1946, has shaped modern jazz with his Neophonic sound and led the “Band of the Year” with notable recognition from Look, Down Beat, Variety, and Metronome.
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Leroy Hawks Named Las Vegas Metro Fire Chief
Ler oy Hawks becomes LVs first Super Chief with initial 31600 salary up to 35200 and authority over the metropolitan fire department placed under city control. Adams notes decision came 40 minutes before the 2 pm city commission meeting as interviews continue and Hawks may appoint a chief deputy pending city manager approval.
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Carter signs tax cut bill with simplifies forms and payroll rise
President Carter signed a broad tax cut and form simplification package. It raises take home pay by 1 to 4 dollars weekly for about 47 million standard deduction filers starting June 1, trims withholding, and shifts to a flat standard deduction of 3200 dollars for couples and 2200 for singles. The law totals 19.5 billion in new cuts and 14.2 billion in extended cuts over two years.
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