Fate of hijackers in doubt after Japan Airlines hijack
Algeria said the fate of the Japanese Red Army hijackers remained undecided as the last 12 hostages left Algiers and Tokyo had not asked for extradition. The six day crisis ended without bloodshed after a 6000 mile odyssey and a record ransom of 6 million dollars.
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Indira Gandhi freed after court ruling on corruption charges
Indira Gandhi was brought to court in New Delhi on corruption charges but Magistrate R Dayal ordered her release, citing no grounds for detention. Police used tear gas against protesters outside the courthouse as she vowed to continue political campaigning. Charges include conspiring to award an oil contract and pressuring for jeeps for her party's campaign.
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Elvis gravesite viewing opens at Graceland in mid November
Fans may walk through a garden at Graceland to visit Elvis Presley and his mother's gravesites. Vernon Presley said gates will open from late morning to early afternoon for about four to five weeks starting mid November.
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Washington approves 52 billion debt limit increase
The House narrowly approves a Senate passed measure raising the national debt ceiling by 52 billion dollars. The vote ends a four day government funding crunch as emergency funds dwindled. The tally stands 223 to 194.
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Amnesty program ends as veterans seek few benefits
Washington officials report the six month amnesty for Vietnam era veterans with undesirable discharges ends Tuesday night. Only about 15 percent of those eligible applied, totaling 25,009 of 161,000 eligible. Upgrades to honorable discharges open access to GI benefits and home loans, with many awaiting review. FDA halts use of acrylonitrile plastic Cycle Safe bottles after years of health and litter concerns.
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Brezhnev Pushes Mature Socialism and New Constitution
President Leonid Brezhnev opened a four day Supreme Soviet session urging adoption of a new constitution reflecting Soviet gains aspirations and hopes He defended it against critics saying rights must not harm socialism and noted public input from over 140 million citizens The session aimed for unanimous approval by Friday and linked the charter to Sputniks 20 year anniversary.
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