Manila hijacked PAL jet ends in tragedy
Filipino troops rushed the hijacked Philippine Airlines jet at Zamboanga airport after leaders of six Moslem rebels shot two women passengers. Ten passengers and three hijackers were killed, including the hijacker leader. Twenty two others wounded as the 48 hour hijack ended and the plane burned.
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Bridge Deal Records Disputed North South Bidding 1971
In a 1971 playoff to select a US team for the world championship, two North South bidding sequences produced contrasting outcomes. At table one South earned seven notrump making 2,220 points, while table two saw a grand slam fail by one under diamonds, costing 2,320 points and the match. Debates centered on North shoulder bids and possible heart or diamond holds.
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