Munich Officials Face Fallout After Olympic Hostage Rescue
German authorities admitted a grave gamble in the failed rescue of nine Israeli Olympic team members at Furstenfeldbruck Airport. Officials blamed Israel’s refusal to negotiate and described the hijackers as highly professional, with police opening fire as the helicopters tried to depart, while negotiations continued and attackers remained dangerous.
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Israeli airstrikes hit 10 Arab villages near Syria and Lebanon
Israeli warplanes struck 10 Arab villages seven in Syria and three in Lebanon in retaliation for the Munich Olympic killings. Reports said air and artillery attacks continued for hours with possible casualties. Damascus targets included El Hamey and several sites near Tartus.
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Lompoc Hospital Board May Cancel Trustee Election
The Lompoc Hospital District Board asked the County supervisors to call off the November trustee election after only one candidate filed for two seats. Incumbent Harold Thompson filed. Robert Chilson did not, and may be absent from the city. Chilson’s status remains unresolved as the board considers nominating him upon return. The panel also noted a Sept. 19 public hearing in Santa Maria on Lompoc Hospital’s convalescent home bid, with $1.5 million in bonds already approved for expansion and new facilities, subject to council approval.
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Phnom Penh Looting by Soldiers Shocks City
Chaos grips Phnom Penh as thousands of soldiers and civilians loot markets and rice warehouses. Police watch while gunfire rings out and a Chinese merchant is fatally shot during attempts to resist the mob.
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Wholesale food prices decline in August but overall index up
Wholesale prices slipped 0.2 percent for consumer foods raw farm products and processed foods and feeds led by meat. Live poultry down 9.8 percent and livestock prices down 28 percent. Overall index rose 0.2 percent after seasonal adjustment and 0.6 percent unadjusted.
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UPI
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Manhunt intensifies after golf course slaughter on St Croix
An island wide manhunt continues for masked gunmen who killed eight and wounded seven at Fountain Valley Golf Course. Three men were seized, one held on murder suspicion, as authorities seal all air and sea routes. Victims include two Miami couples and several course employees.
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UPI
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