Worst mine disaster in 17 years at Mountaineer No 9
In Mannington West Virginia families mourn 78 deaths after the Mountaineer Coal Co. No 9 mine sealed following the November 20 explosion. Officials warn of possible further explosions as 225 other miners seek work in nearby Consolidation mines. The tragedy marks the worst US mining disaster since 1951 and echoes earlier 1907 losses.
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Mannington
W.va
Mountaineer Coal Co
Consolidation Coal Co
Mountaineer
No. 9
West Frankfort
Monongah
United States
Nader charges tire safety standards not enforced
Ralph Nader accuses the federal government of lax enforcement on tire safety standards amid reports of failures in tests. He calls for a congressional probe into the National Highway Safety Bureau and cites seven manufacturers including Firestone, Goodyear, and B F Goodrich as failing to meet endurance strength and high speed criteria.
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Washington
Ralph Nader
Nader
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
National Highway Safety Bureau
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
B. F. Goodrich Tire Co
General Tire & Rubber Co
Armstrong Rubber Co
Mohawk Rubber Co
U.S. Tire & Rubber Co
Eastern Flight 532 Hijacked To Havana From Miami
An Eastern Airlines jet from Miami International Airport was hijacked Saturday night and diverted to Havana. Eastern Flight 532 left at 7 07 p m EST and radioed a course change 11 minutes later. The pilot circled Havana to burn fuel before attempting a landing. This marked the second hijacking that week and the third in eight days.
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Miami, Fla
Eastern Airlines
Miami International Airport
Havana
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Eastern Flight 532
Miami
Soviet Union quietly awards contract to French firm for space simulator
The Soviet Union granted a contract to a subsidiary of Compagnie des Compteurs for a space simulator, delivery within a year, signaling a gesture amid cooling Soviet French ties. Zorin met De Gaulle twice in 10 days to discuss economic questions and the Mediterranean issue as France leans toward the United States and NATO.
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Soviet Union
Compagnie Des Compteurs
de Gaulle
Europe
Atlantic
Urals
Czechoslovakia
Mediterranean
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Valerian Zorin
Viet Cong Routed In Open Delta Clash Near Cai Ly
U S forces report 78 Viet Cong killed in a six hour confrontation 50 miles southwest of Saigon after helicopters and the 9th Infantry pressed the assault in the Mekong Delta. No American casualties were recorded. The broader week saw heavy fighting along the Cambodian border with hundreds of enemy killed.
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Saigon
U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
Mekong
9Th
U.S
Mekong Delta
Coastal Plain
Cai Ly
Mount Co
Here To Stay Nobody Else Wants It
United Nations appears set to remain in New York City with little opposition. The piece notes the UN’s enduring presence and contrasts it with others' lack of interest, reflecting on the international body's status and public perception.
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United Nations
New York City
Family survives ocean ordeal after jellyfish attack
A four person family was rescued after spending the night afloat in life jackets on the Atlantic Ocean. They were tied together as four foot waves lashed them for more than 13 hours. The Coast Guard cutter Diligence came within 150 yards during the rescue.
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Miami
Fila
Atlantic Ocean
Coast Guard
Diligence
Jackson Memorial Hospital
James C. Jones
Robie
Larry Jones
Raymond Jones
Jones
Larry
Max Casper
Opa-locka Coast Guard Air Station
Vatican Demands Revisions to Dutch Catechism
The Vatican commission of six cardinals demanded revisions to the Dutch catechism to emphasize traditional Catholic teachings on Mary’s virginity angels and the Eucharist while praising its pastoral value. The document notes the Pope could not stop publication and calls for clear reaffirmation of papal authority and core doctrines.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Paul VI
Bernard Jan Cardinal Alfrink
Christ
Holland
Edward Schillebeeckx
Paul
Joseph Cardinal Frings
Cologne
Germany
Joseph Cardinal Lefebvre
Bourges
France
Lorenz Cardinal Jaeger
Paderborn
Ermenegildo Cardinal
Fiorit
Florence
Italy
Michael Cardinal Browne
Ireland
Charles Cardinal Journet
Switzerland
Weekend Forecast Shifts From Sun to Rain
Forecast shows sunny today with warmer temperatures then showers at night and into tomorrow. Highs will reach the 50s, with further warming expected by Monday.
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