German jet crash kills 156
An East German IL62 jet operated by Interflug crashed after takeoff from Schoenefeld, killing 156 aboard. Witnesses saw an explosion as it fell near Koenigs Wusterhausen, with the disaster described as Europe’s worst single-aircraft crash. A government commission led by Otto Arndt began investigations while rescue efforts were hampered and Western reporters were barred from the scene.
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Clark denies broadcasting on Radio Hanoi during Hanoi trip
Former A G Ramsey Clark denied making any broadcasts on Radio Hanoi during his North Vietnam visit. He said comments may have been taped, and asserted he did not speak on Radio Hanoi. He described POWs as well treated and noted Hanoi guaranteed earlier release under a postwar settlement.
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United States
Oscar Levant Dies at 65 in Beverly Hills
Oscar Levant the piano genius and sharp tongued wit died in his sleep in Beverly Hills at 65. The close friend of George Gershwin was famed for his interpretation of Gershwin works and for a TV talk show that spoofed mental illness. He quipped about hospitals and therapies and once joked about hosting the show in a straitjacket.
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George Gershwin
Los Angeles
Fischer Spassky 14th World Championship Game Set
In Reykjavik the 14th game of the world championship match begins with Fischer as white, after Spassky postponed due to illness and a protest over medical certificates. Fischer leads 8-5 in points to win, while Spassky must rally. financial and playing conditions disputes surface amid Icelandic federation talks.
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Lothar Schmid
U.S
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Jim Slater
Iceland
Underworld assassin misses mob hit in Manhattan restaurant
In a bungled mob execution at the Neapolitan Noodle, a hit man killed two businessmen and wounded two others while aiming at four members of the Colombo faction. Police say the intended targets included Alphonse Persico and Carmine Persico’s son plus Alley Boy Langella. one target unnamed.
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UPI
Manhattan
Patrick V. Murphy
Gallo
Joseph A. Colombo Sr
Upper East Side
Murphy
Alphonse
Alley Boy
Persico
Carmine
Jerry Langella
Bus strike averted in Southern California talks
In a late agreement, the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the United Transportation Union announced a tentative settlement to end a planned strike that would affect 425,000 riders across Los Angeles Orange San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Drivers must still approve the deal. Details of the contract remain undisclosed pending member review.
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RTD
Orange
San Bernardino
Riverside
Reagan vetoes Beverly Hills freeway plan again
Gov. Ronald Reagan vetoed the Beilenson bill to remove Route 2 from the state freeway system amid traffic concerns in the Beverly Hills area. He opposed a new 8 to 10 lane corridor between Glendale and the San Diego Freeway, while backing a joint study to decide if the freeway is needed.
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UPS
Ronald Reagan
Beverly Hills
Anthony Beilenson
Reagan
Beilenson
Hollywood
San Diego
Glendale
Los Angeles
Beilenseon
Thirsty Islanders plan beer smuggling during dock strike
Thirsty residents of the Shetland Islands threaten to smuggle 25 tons of beer from the mainland as Aberdeen dockers consider declaring essential supplies for emergency food and fuel shipments. If refused the plan awaits a chartered fishing boat crossing to a Scottish coast port to load the cargo.
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UPI
Britain
Shetland Islands
Aberdeen
Lerwick
Former state official arraigned in Sacramento case
Harry Zollinger former executive director of Sacramento Housing Authority and his aide Michael Montbriand were arraigned on 12 counts including grand theft misusing public funds and falsifying records Bail was posted within an hour Both declined pleas delaying decision to a Friday court date Zollinger later took a housing post in Harrisburg Pennsylvania
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Sacramento Housing Authority
Zollinger
Michael Montbriand
Pennsylvania Housing Agency
Harrisburg
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Crazy Joe” Gallo
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