Engineer To Face Charges In Wreck
Buffalo report says engineer Lawrence Beetoe of Ancaster Ontario admitted drinking before the collision on the U S side of the Niagara River. The Canadian National Railways train partially derailed Amtrak trains carrying 38 passengers and five crew. Penn Central says the yard speed at the bridge is normally two miles per hour with no obstruction.
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Offte
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Mt. Clemens
Mich
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N.Y
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Peace Pact Hazy as Kissinger and Rabin Seek Next Steps
Secretary of State Kissinger and Israeli PM Rabin said weeks ahead will show if a limited Egypt Israel accord can be worked out. They urged further diplomatic contacts, warned against dramatic moves, and discussed interim terms while shuttle diplomacy may resume if progress exists.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Yitzhak Rabin
Israel
Egypt
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Rabin
Manhattan
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Sis
Anwar Sadat
Austria
Kissinger
Middle East
Kiss
U.S
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Wissinger
Syria
Cyprus
Kimidal
Washi
Oust Albert Plan Looms In House
A House move to oust Albert gains momentum as Democrats discuss a no confidence petition amid calls likened to Nixon impeachment. Supporters say pressure will rise until Albert resigns as the drive broadens beyond initial backers.
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House
Richard M. Nixon
German President Scheel Arrives for Five Day U.S. Visit
West German President Walter Scheel lands at Newport News for a five day trip meeting with President Ford and addressing Congress. He aims to press European political unity and transatlantic cooperation while noting treaties with Moscow and Warsaw foster cross border citizen benefits. The visit marks the 22nd anniversary of East German worker revolt commemorations in West Germany.
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West Germany
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Brandt
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Andence
East Germany
Congress Debates Month-Extension to Preserve Government Funding
Lawmakers consider a four to six month extension to avert a borrowing cutoff that would halt many government programs awaiting 1978 appropriations. The plan includes $2 billion in immediate funding for crucial services such as welfare, job training, and youth programs, while a separate dispute over the Nessdi resignation and the intelligence committee sparks Democratic tensions. Senate elections loom as Wyman Durkin race tightens with runoff questions amid partisan strain.
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Poison Cigar Plot Allegedly Targeted Castro in 2000
Time Magazine reported a purported plan by Azeri operatives in 2000 to assassinate Cuban Premier Fidel Castro with poisoned Havana cigars. The effort allegedly produced a box of cigars but was never used as other officials intervened to prevent distribution.
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IUPO
Central Intelligence Azeri
Fidel Castro
Time Magazine
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Accused Hijacker Returns From Cuba Under Watch
The hijacker allegedly commandeered a Western Airlines jet at gunpoint en route from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. He claimed the act was a protest against U S bombing in North Vietnam and threatened Nixon. After stops in Los Angeles Dallas Atlanta and Tampa the plane landed in Havana. He was returned to custody by Cuba under a bilateral agreement.
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SPC Regents Approve New Faculty Appointments
Levelland Texas SPC board of regents approves hiring two new faculty members and one four replacement, plus promotions for four current staff. New roles include John H. Hartin heading a two year country and western program, Galye Nichols in health physical education and women’s basketball coach, and Adam Gonzales as Spanish instructor replacing Frank Gonzales. Also appointed Paula Bell director of the computer center, Lynette Dickson chair of basic administration, Pat Pahl vocational counselor, and A N Bennett instructor in automotive mechanics.
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Farwell
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Hartin
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Lubbock
Frank Gonzales
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Wallace R. Webb
Reckivilla College
Dickson
Pohl
Bennett
Robbery at shop despite armed-feel threat
Three black men robbed a shop last Tuesday at 1 30 p m. in a white and yellow car, taking under 1000 dollars in cash and forty dollars from a woman. Police seek the men who ordered the woman to stay in the storeroom while the money was taken. no weapon seen though one man kept his hand under his shirt.
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Aeapon
Belfast shootings claim two lives in Catholic district
Gunmen fired from speeding cars killing two people in separate incidents Saturday in a Belfast Catholic district. Separate attacks targeted individuals in the same area prompting warnings and security concern from local authorities.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Soviets' Growing Influence Visible in Laos Front Lines
A Soviet presence in Laos expands as Pathet Lao units reportedly exceed limits with uniformed fighters armed with AK automatic rifles patrolling urban streets. U.S. diplomats warn Hanoi trained Pathet Lao leaders dominate but lack lower cadre, slowing reforms while North Vietnamese forces and Meo groups move across border areas.
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Pathet Lao
Secon
Anne
Pathet Lao Teaders
Ho Chi Mik Rts
Chicago Bombing Threats Signal Uncertain Hunt Outlook
Police report multiple bomb threats in Chicago's Loop with chaotic activity near Continental Plaza and the American Plaza. Investigators caution on the timeline and deny a unified group claim while uncertain about responsibility for shattered windows and injuries.
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Storm outlook and heat in Sabinels area Tuesday
Storms threaten the Sabinels region as heat persists and Gulf moisture returns. The National Weather Service notes solar heating and light winds will raise thunderstorm chances for Tuesday.
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Sabinels
Gulf of Mexico
the Nations Weather Service
Israelis Report Shootout In Village Amid Rising Tensions
Reported clash in a village as Israeli forces fight Arab raiders with artillery and air support. The incident follows efforts toward a temporary ceasefire and stalled talks between Rabin and Egyptian officials amid broader regional violence.
End of an Era as Old Magneto Phones Are Retired
Old hand cranked and magneto telephone service fades in the West. Operators in Reno will handle calls and secrecy of caller details when emergencies arise. Virginia City and Silver City era memories linger as new direct dialing removes shared rates and raises some bills.
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