Trident crash near Staines claims many lives amid stormy travel
Eyewitnesses describe a British Trident crash near the King George V reservoir on the outskirts of Staines as crowds gathered after a worldwide pilots strike. Rescue teams moved victims through drizzle to a local mortuary while officials noted the aircraft lost its undercarriage on takeoff. The disaster follows last year’s Vanguard crash near Ghent, which killed all 63 aboard.
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Eas
Pry
Brussels
Ireland
Elizabeth I
Edward Heath Oat Perioto
Trident
King George V
Staines
Alwayi Ng
Trafic EA
Vanguard
Ghent
Belgium
London
Salzburg
Austria
British Airline Pilots Association
Pilot Strike Won’t Hit Most US Flights Says Official
A television briefing claimed the walkout would affect few US flights as pilots prepared to return to work. A later statement from Washington gave no clear position while a three judge appeals panel split two to one on a temporary restraining order barring ALPA members.
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Washington
ALPA
U.S
George L. Hart Jr
Hart
John J. O'Donnell
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta
National Airlines
New York
Milwaukee
Errol Ve Johnstad
Flight Engineers International Association
Agnes Looms Over Panhandle Storm Lands Near Apalachicola
The Panhandle faces a potential Florida landfall as Agnes nears the coast, prompting inland evacuations and warnings of eight foot storm surges from Port St. Joe to St. Marks. Police report widespread preparations as Cuban refugees seek safety and officials brace for possible major evacuations tonight or Monday.
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Hurricane Center
Agnes
Panhandle
Apalachicala
Nick Fortunas
Apalachicola
Civil Defense
Sheriff's
Forestry Service
Cedar Y Babi Ord
Florida Marine Patrol
Isenda
Kane
Twisters
Key West
Hearing Set In Bullock Runoff and State Rules
Bullock faces a hearing on page one of the paper with political figures Wile Barnes and Ottis Lock among those appearing before the nominations committee. The article notes campaigns in the governor race, Barnes influence on the nominations panel, and new election reporting rules requiring full contributor names. Dallas and Austin figures also listed as committee participants.
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Ottis Lock
Lufkin
Texas Public Safety Commission
Texas Water
Dallas
W. E. Tinsley
Austin
Parachute Jump Ends in Death Near Dallas
Carmen Susana Vasquez aged 19 of Dallas died in a skydiving exercise when her parachute failed to open. The accident occurred at La Von North Airport in Collin County, north of Dallas, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Dallas
UPI
Carmen Susana Vasquez
la von North
Collin County
Watergate break in ties to McCord payments and security
Details show payments to McCord Associates for security and equipment at the Watergate complex. Investigators describe a police tally of seized cash and safes in Watergate rooms linked to the six floor complex. A Democratic official faced questions as officers probed ties to the break in at the party HQ.
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Apel
May
Mccord Associates Inc
Hungerford Dr
Rockville
James McCord
Hungerford
McCord
Winder Court
Democratic
Watergate
Washington
Tien
Seare
Geak
Sturgis
Frank Fiorini
Army
Pee Vana
Miami
Ghareed
Mitchell
Pecos Bill Told Visitors Texas Ties to Wild West Myth
A quirky reminiscence traces Pecos Bill from the plains to Texas culture. The tale weaves frontier imagery with regional pride, noting cowboy lore and the rugged landscape that shaped myths. It glosses visitors’ myths about the Lone Star State and underscores Texas identity through legendary figures.
Mayor Group Backs Nixon War Policy
A committee of the U S Conference of Mayors backed President Nixon's Vietnam policy in New Orleans, declining to propose a specific withdrawal date. The resolutions committee avoided school basing for integration and instead urged a clear commitment to South Vietnam with a date certain for withdrawal.
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New Orleans
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Nixon
South Vietnam
Soviet Leader Podgorny Seeks Cease Fire Talks Rise
Podgorny praised Hanoi visit and hinted Paris peace talks could resume soon after Moscow backed cooling the Vietnam war. Nixon announced a naval blockade while pressing for a cease fire and POW release. Paris delegates offered no immediate comment on Podgorny remarks.
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Appea Happy
Hanoi
Moscow
Nixon
Paris
Podgorny
United States
Lhra Ee
Peking
North Vietnam
Soviet Union
Vietnam
Wallace Hite faces uncertain recovery after gunshot injuries
Wallace Hite underwent surgery for a bullet lodged near his lower spine with doctors warning paralysis could be permanent and recovery of bladder, bowel, or leg movement unlikely. Officials noted two bullets struck him in the attempted assassination. one was removed earlier, the second remained. Doctors cautioned infection risk remains and that full recovery may require many months with uncertain prospects of walking again.
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Gould
Benson
Hutchinson
Wallace
Rollins
Quelled Jail Disturbance by Lubbock Officers Without Injuries
Lubbock officers and deputies tackled a brief jail disturbance on the third floor. Rioting inmates armed with mop handles and improvised clubs resisted, were tear gassed, and eventually surrendered after officers used riot gear and a tear gas cannon to end the standstill.
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Lubbock
Blanchard
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