Death Ends Hijack at San Jose Airport
Three armed men hijacked a Nicara guan jetliner and forced it to Cuba. After landing in San Jose to threaten the hijackers from the airport tower Costa Rica President Figueres warned of no reprisals if the crew were released. The hijackers refused and tear gas was used. The crew escaped, one hijacker died and the two others were arrested.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Cuba
Jonge Figueres
Paul Arana
Nixon Convenes Talks with Pompidou Aboard Azores Flight
Nixon says negotiations will be tough as Treasury Secretary Connally and Secretary of State for European Affairs discuss issues. He notes three more allied talks planned with Heath in Bermuda Brandt in Key Biscayne and Sato in San Clemente after New Year.
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Nixon
Azores
Treasury
John B. Connally
t-Large
David
United States
Edward Heath
Bermuda
Willy Brandt
Key Biscayne
Pia
Eisaku Seto
San Cemente
Calif
Americans Freed From Chinese Jails After Long Detention
In Hong Kong two Americans Fecteau and Downey, freed after 19 and longer years of captivity, crossed into Hong Kong and flew home. The Chinese government reported commutations including Downey from life to five years. Gerald Ross McLaughlin and Harriet Downey were cited as others held or captured in 1965 and 1968 related to the same cases.
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Hong Kong
China
United States
Peking
Britain
Conn
Gerald Ross McLaughlin
New China News Agency
Miss Harbert
J. Flyon
U.S. Navy
Fecteau
No Stoppage Strikes Proposed By Professor
Ohio State University law professor Bernstein argues in the Harvard Law Review for non stoppage strikes by public employees. Under his plan workers would work full time but forfeit 10 percent of pay to a neutral board funding non governmental public projects to pressure bargaining.
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Sadie
Bernstein
Harvard Law Review
Javits mulls letting women into Annapolis next year
New York Senator Javits may nominate a woman to Annapolis before the January 31 eligibility deadline in a bid to end the all male tradition. He argues anti discrimination, with talks to Navy Secretary Chafee on admissions standards and facility changes, including a women’s locker room.
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Washington
Davy Jones
U.S. Naval Academy
New York
Jacob K. Javits
Senate
Navy
Annapolis
Javits
John H. Chafee
Chafee
Cloudy Outlook With Rain Possible Next Day
Night forecast calls for increasing clouds with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Tuesday remains cloudy with likely rain and highs around the 50 degree mark. Yesterday’s high reached 52 and the overnight low dropped to 28.
Legislature Reapportions Ohio Seats to 23 Districts
The legislature turns to redistricting as Ohio’s population lag reduces U S House seats from 24 to 23. GOP lawmakers expect a veto by the governor and anticipate court finalization after related reapportionment moves. Other Wednesday business includes a Senate consumer protection vote and a holiday forecast.
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Ohio
U.S
House of Representatives
Statehouse
Senate
House
Tax Referendum Begun in Ohio by ROUT Organization
Columbus AP report says a statewide group formed to push a tax referendum through an initiative petition. ROUT stands for Repeal Ohio's Unfair One, with 600 to 2,500 estimated members from across Ohio.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Woman Remembers Ane Ges GSWs in An Enduring Way
A brief note recalls a woman who never forgets a person or event linked to the Ane Ges GSWs, highlighting lasting memory and personal ties within the community.
Belt Buckles and Dirt Spur Hippie Skin in Debilitating Trend
Fort Lauderdale doctors report hippie malaise with itchy scalps and rashes from hair washing avoidance and belt buckle friction. They name conditions hippie skin and vagabond skin, note bed bug bites and dirt as contributors, and urge soap and water as preventive medicine.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Joseph M. Wilentz
Robert A. Berger
New York City
Wilentz
Berger
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