US Hopes To Get Back Cash In Million Dollar Hijack
US officials in Algiers press for return of the $1 million ransom once paid to hijackers of a Delta DC8. Algerian authorities hold the hijackers and funds. past seizures have returned $500,000. State Department seeks prosecution or return of the hijackers. A Detroit DC8 hijacking preceded the standoff. at least one handgun was used.
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Eastern Air Lines demo of Norelco Saferay anti hijack X rays
A trial system beams X rays at luggage to reveal bombs guns and other piracy tools. The Norelco Saferay combines a fluoroscope camera and 12 inch monitor to outline contents in carryon suitcases on Eastern shuttle flights from LaGuardia. The pulses are said to be harmless and not damage film or pharmaceuticals.
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McGovern weighs running mate Muskie amid Eagleton fallout
McGovern weighs about six names for a new running mate with Edmund Muskie favored as a balanced choice for the ticket. The Democratic National Committee is set to vote on a nominee next week amid Eagleton’s replacement drama.
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Kissinger Returns From Paris Talks With Hanoi Aide
Kissinger flew back from Paris after secret talks with North Vietnamese negotiators and was to brief President Nixon at the White House. Officials in Paris and the White House offered no details, noting only that Kissinger met the Hanoi delegation and would report on the discussions.
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Steam Bus Test Opens in San Francisco
An experimental steam powered bus will start a 60 day test in San Francisco carrying city passengers. Built by Reno inventor William Lear under a 2.3 million grant from the U S Department of Transportation, the California Assembly contracted for three buses. Lear says the steam system weighs about 900 pounds less than a diesel and should be quieter and less polluting than current city buses.
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Businessmen Testify At FAA Hearing
In St Louis AP report, businessmen and industry reps will testify at a three day FAA hearing on a second commercial airport. Firms include Monsanto and Emerson Electric and the Building & Construction Trades Council. The FAA considers sites near Columbia NL, St. Charles Mo. or upgrading Lambert. Missouri voters head to the polls Nov 2 to decide the commercial air plan. Illinois Gov Richard B Ogilvie backs an Illinois site while St Louis Mayor Cerantes calls it the only feasible location. Lt Gov Morris and city officials are set to testify Thursday.
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Many Agents Arresting Each Other At Convention Hotels
Florida law enforcement report says armed security at Miami Beach hotels during the Democratic National Convention included two licensed agents from the state protective intelligence squad and the U S Secret Service who were briefly arrested at George C Wallace campaign headquarters and later released after verification of licenses.
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McGovern Nears Pick For Running Mate
Democratic front runner George McGovern will name a running mate within days after consultations with major Democrats. Rumors center on Edmund S. Muskie as leading candidate, with others including Lawrence O'Brien, Kevin White, Sargent Shriver, and Edward Kennedy. Eagleton’s withdrawal after disclosure of mental health issues spurred calls for a revised vetting process.
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Mo Mo monster expert pushes prehistoric theory
UFO bureau director Hayder Hewes announced in Oklahoma City that Missouri residents have seen a creature he calls Mo Mo and argued it may be a prehistoric hominid. He described interviews with about 20 witnesses, noted a strong odor and referenced Argosy magazine photos as a matching description, while acknowledging possible hoaxes.
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Still Hunting Skinny Girl in Albuquerque Tale
Dave Schwartz from Bloomington Mich spent 1600 on bus ads seeking a girl he met briefly in suburban Venice. He recalls only that she was skinny and from Albuquerque, but he found a claimant, a former wife, fake Albuquerque girls, men seeking to manage him, and a poet who would celebrate him in verse.
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Auditors dig for link to break in
Washington GAO will audit the Committee for the ReElection of the President to test ties between campaign financing and the June break in at the Democratic National Committee. Sen. Proxmire urged the probe after a $25,000 check linked to the Nixon campaign appeared in a suspect’s bank account. The audit follows a new campaign spending law effective April 7.
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Suit aims at 1 year residency rule in Missouri
A three judge federal panel was named to hear a suit challenging Missouri one year residency for public office holders. Brick P. Storts III and eight supporters claim the rule violates the U.S. Constitution, including free travel among states, after his ballot removal from the Aug. 8 primary.
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William Webster
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Car Wash To Aid Mexico Youth Center
The Mexico Youth Center will hold a Saturday car wash at Charlie's Standard Service Center 525 S. Clark St starting at 9 a.m. The $2 per car proceeds benefit the center and volunteers may call Charley McIntosh at 581-5456 to help.
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Court Opinion Not Released In Bond Residency Case
State Auditor Christopher Bond met residency requirements per an amended order from the Missouri Supreme Court. The order clarifies the court found Bond’s intent to make Missouri his permanent home justified lifting a provisional ruling that delayed printing of primary ballots. Bond seeks the Republican governor nomination. The majority opinion remained unreleased. Bond acknowledged living outside Missouri 1964 to 1987 but said he never voted elsewhere and considered Missouri his permanent home.
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Martinsburg couple welcome fourth child Kevin William Riutcel
Mr and Mrs Don Riutcel of Martinsburg announce the birth of their son Kevin William Riutcel at 10 22 p m Monday at Audrain Medical Center weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces He joins siblings Terri 8 Sandra 6 and Kristie 3 Grandparents are Elmer and Mrs Johnson of Laddonia and Floyd and Mrs Riutcel of Martinsburg Mr Riutcel is a farmer
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Riutcel
Elmer Johnson
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