Hijackers ransom plane, seize 27 hostages in San Francisco
Four black men hijack a Western Airlines 727 from Seattle to San Francisco demanding custody of Angela Davis and $500,000. The bandits swap for a longer-range Boeing 720 with 27 hostages aboard, while a separate Reno hijack offers $200,000. The Davis trial jurors unaware of the events.
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Rubbish rate hike accord near, city attorney states
Lompoc City Attorney James Longtin says a proposed settlement with the federal government on refuse collection rate hikes may be in hand by Wednesday night. He informed the city council in a memo that U.S. Attorney's office in Washington began negotiations two weeks ago.
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Nam Phong gains base status as seventh Thai airfield
The Air Force readies a seventh base in Thailand for active service amid an intensified Southeast Asia air war. Nam Phong in east central Thailand upgrades include a 10,000 foot runway and shelters, with officials saying the field may be used for augmentation forces and smaller aircraft.
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McGovern leads Humphrey in California primary push
George McGovern predicted a strong breakthrough in California as he led Humphrey by a decisive margin in a major poll. Humphrey vowed to stay in the race despite trailing, citing uncommitted delegates and contested minority and blue collar support ahead of Tuesday's big primary.
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Wallace illness keeps hope alive for convention trip
Doctors at Holy Cross Hospital said Alabama governor George C. Wallace has lost 20 pounds and weakened since his May 15 shooting. A bullet remains near his spine and an abdominal infection worsens his condition, delaying a second operation. Wallace’s wife Cornelia said he still hopes to attend the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach beginning July 10, though doctors indicated the chances are slim.
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