Armed Man Hijacks Eastern Flight at Dulles
An armed man claiming explosives hijacked Eastern Airlines Flight 175 from Allentown with 56 aboard and demanded 300000 in ransom. The jet refueled at Dulles Airport as FAA said passengers were still held. the hijacker warned of shooting if demands were not met.
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Eastern Airlines
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The
Federal Aviation Administration
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Allentown
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Virginia
W. L. Hendershott
Miami
James Ashlock
Ashlock
Lower Meat Prices Fuel Food Cost Dip in April
Government reports the largest wholesale price drop in eight months led by a 2.9 percent fall in meat costs. Labor Department figures show employment near steady at 80.6 million and unemployment at 4.7 million, with April seasonal adjustments showing little change.
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Ashington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Fighting for Highway 14 Intensifies in Central Highlands
Heavy fighting raged along Highway 14 near Chu Pao mountain pass as 75 North Vietnamese troops reportedly fell. South Vietnamese forces backed by U.S. bombers gained ground on the highway, the main overland link to Kontum, while refugees were forced back amid ongoing shelling near An Loc and Kontum.
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Kontum
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Nly
Quang Tri
An Loc
Government urge sustains NTA detergent ban pending health review
The Department of Health Education and Welfare asked detergent makers to extend the 18 month voluntary NTA ban while scientists assess its health hazards. Nine non governmental scientists reviewed prior studies on nitrilotriacetic acid and its possible risks.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Armed Forces Day Parade Plans Released for Lawton
Fort Sill announces final preparations for the Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Lawton on May 20. A static display at Henry Post Field will follow the parade with exhibits, booths, and demonstrations. New this year is a high school ROTC drill team contest with five teams from Texas and Oklahoma judged by Fort Sill drill sergeants.
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Smoke Blocks Mine Rescue at Sunshine Mine
Smoke-filled seals on the Sunshine silver mine blocked rescue efforts as authorities aimed to reach 50 missing miners after a Tuesday flash fire killed 32. Crews advanced toward deeper areas via the Silver Summit No 10 shaft and the Jewell Shaft, while bulkhead seals leaked and slowed progress.
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Idaho
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Jewell
Sunshine
Marvin C. Chase
Thunderstorms Expected Here
Scattered thunderstorms, some possibly severe, were expected to develop in the Lawton area this afternoon and tonight with general rains likely Saturday. A weak cold front will move into the state early Saturday, bringing widespread rains to the western half. Probability of precipitation for Lawton: 30 percent this afternoon, 40 percent tonight, 50 percent Saturday. Highs in the upper 80s today and upper 70s Saturday.
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Lawton
Morale in Hue on the Upswing
Hue shows signs of morale improvement as government orders to shoot looters and deserters are enforced and American advisers pledge to stay. Lt. Gen. Ngo Quang Truong rallies leaders while Hue residents recall past aid by civilian advisers during earlier crises.
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Highlands
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Konum
Pleiku
Saigon
Quang Tri City
Nguyen van Thieu
Ngo Quang Truong
Thua Thien
Robet Wenzel
Truong
FBI Plans a Major Style Change Under Gray
Acting director L Patrick Gray III says he will run the FBI with a clear difference in manner and style from J Edgar Hoover. He aims for more internal change and greater public scrutiny and will take calls from newsmen directly within reason. Gray expects to serve if permanent appointment comes, though he stays loyal to Nixon and would step down if another is chosen later.
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Hoover
Nixon
White House
Senate
Editorials and Sections Index with Page Numbers
An index listing newspaper sections including Editorials 12 Dear Abby 25 Markets 6 26 Sports 40 14) Classified 35 Women 22 Bridge 33 Comics 56 33 Hospitals 7 Crossword 5 6 Entertainment 31 Obituaries 26 Circulation 353-0626 Want Ads 353-0620 Edit Office 353-0620
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Dear Abby
Foes Gains May Prompt Troop Swap
The Pentagon opened the possibility that Marine troops might be landed back in South Vietnam to protect American support forces if threatened by the North. Spokesman Friedheim said such action would not resume ground combat and Abrams could substitute combat troops for noncombat personnel within approved manpower to meet Nixon’s 20 000 reduce presence goal. About 5 000 Marines remain afloat in the South China Sea awaiting use. six Army battalions guard noncombat U.S. troops. A clash occurred yesterday between a U.S. patrol and an enemy force about 15 miles from the area.
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Creighton W. Abrams
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Vietnam
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Friedheim
South China Sea
3Rd Infantry
Quang Tri
GOP Switches Convention Site To Miami Beach
The Republican National Committee unanimously approves moving the 1972 national convention from San Diego to Miami Beach due to rising costs and labor problems. Dates Aug 21-23 remain. Miami Beach Mayor Chuck Hall presents the bid as officials cite mounting difficulties in San Diego.
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Washington
Republican Party
San Diego
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Robert Dole
Chuck Hall
Richard Herman
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