Plane hijacked to Havana halts Detroit to Miami flight
A lone gunman seized a Eastern Airlines 727 after takeoff from Detroit en route to Miami and forced it to Havana. Passengers including Mike O'Hara and stewardess Miss Hollinger reported the hijacker demanded safety and reserved asylum, while authorities pursued a calm landing with Cuban escort and police.
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Cattle Empire Dedication Honors Slaughter Family Center
On Saturday a dedication marked the completion of buildings once headquartering a vast Cal region cattle empire. Locals gathered to view branding demonstrations as Loyal S and Lazy S brands were placed on keepsake blocks, honoring the Slaughter pioneer ranching family.
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Ex Marsha Criticizes Sky Marshal Program In Interview
Former sky marshal Vandervoort, who quit after about six months at Kennedy and Friendship airports, says the antit hijack program is poorly executed and overmanned by issues of visibility. He claims airlines push for fewer marshals due to costs while the program expanded under the Nixon administration. The interview notes the program has reduced hijacking attempts, but Vandervoort says conditions were mismanaged and others share his discontent.
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Toll At Attica Climbs To 43
ROCHESTER N Y AP The Attica prison riot death toll rose to 43 with the death of guard Harrison W Whalen 37 of Alexander who died at Strong Memorial Hospital after being shot during the Sept 13 retaking The morgue report said an autopsy would occur but not before Sunday The toll reflects updated counts from the earlier 32 inmates and several guards killed during the uprising with about 1200 prisoners held in a rebel area and 39 hostages.
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Monroe County Rel Ssaminer
Ground broken as West Coast dockworkers return to work
The West Coast strike ends with dockworkers resuming duties after an 80 day Taft Hartley injunction. Longshoremen vote on final offer after 60 days, unions worry about bargaining power. Cargo backlog eases but Christmas toys and rice shipments face delays. some yards empty and farmers hit hard. The Kyung Jo, a Korean bulk carrier idle since midnight, resumes loading rice in Sacramento, California.
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Explosion Kills Belfast Woman at McAuley’s Pub
A Belfast blast killed a woman and injured 17 as a bomb wrecked McAuley’s Pub on Albert Street in the Lower Falls area. Police and troops rushed through the city while 11 other bombs were reported hoaxes and an electricity office in Lurgan also blew up.
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Taft Hartley Order Halts West Coast Dock Strike
Local 418 an affiliate of the International Longshoremen's Association faces a 10 day Taft Hartley pause after Judge Frank McGarr warned Friday that failure to resume work could lead to union leadership from prison. A hearingOctober 15 will decide on an 80 day cooling off period for Dixie Portland Grain and other grain firms and coops involved.
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State School Facilities Praised At Dedication
Governor Smith led the dedication of the Lubbock facilities valued at more than 1 million, calling it a dream fulfilled. He praised mental health and retardation services, noted no special session for ousting Speaker Mutscher, and indicated plans to seek a third term. The ceremony honored Jock Butler and Barnie Rushing Jr. amid comments from officials and parents.
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California brush fire near Santa Barbara drives big losses
An 1800 acre blaze in the Santa Barbara hills drew a 1525 firefighter force with 300 reinforcements, water bombers led by a modified C130 dropping 2500 gallons each. Arson is suspected as winds scattered embers, with crews battling an 18 mile perimeter and gaps in lines. Damages include watershed losses pegged near 1.5 million and seven homes burned, while firefighting costs exceed 250 thousand.
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Gabrel Plans Re Election In Odessa County
Special County Sheriff A Gabrel announced Saturday he will seek re election in 1972. Sheriff since the late 1950s he cites his record of service and ability to handle future problems. He notes all deputies certified under a state law setting training and education standards for peace officers and details improvements made during his years of service.
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Texas Ports Walkout Aim To Unite West Gulf Strike
AP reports Thomas Gleason of the International Longshoremen's Association plans a meeting in Brownsville to win Texas port workers to a nationwide strike. Most Texas ports opened. Beaumont and Orange reported mixed responses. Port Arthur mixed. New York talks stall over guaranteed wage terms. Manila poll shows majority Filipinos favor U S statehood.
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Mansfield presses post freeze plan with Nixon on wage boards
Mansfield urges labor cooperation and veto power for the Pay Board and Price Commission, with five union members. White House may announce a separate wage and price boards membership next week. Connally seeks AFL-CIO head Meany as a member. President awaits leadership meeting outcomes before appointments. Mansfield says some government controls are necessary and labor must have a role in economic policy.
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