Bomb Rips Hole In 707 Cockpit In Las Vegas Shoot
A bomb ripped through the cockpit of a Trans World Airlines Boeing 707 after landing in Las Vegas, wounding no one. Authorities say an extortionist demanded 2 million dollars in ransom and warned of four bombs set to explode at six hour intervals. The device used was plastic explosive C4.
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Muskie Edges McGovern in New Hampshire Primary
In New Hampshire the Muskie campaign led the Democratic contest with 48 percent of the vote against McGovern's 37 percent as 94 percent counted. Delegates favored Muskie 11 to 9, with 20 delegates splitting into 18 convention votes. Nixon dominated the Republican side with about 69 percent and all 14 delegates pledged.
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Politicking Abroad In Florida And New York
In Tallahassee Governor Wallace thanked lawmakers for backing a referendum to amend the constitution to ban busing for school desegregation. In Bradenton Senator Jackson proposed raising Social Security minimums from 70 to 150 dollars and annual qualifying income from 1600 to 3600. Lindsay’s campaign released 1010 contributions totaling nearly 490000 dollars with major gifts from J Irwin Miller and Arthur Houghton. McCarthy told 2000 at University of Oklahoma the Vietnam War is the easy problem and called for a president to end it.
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Ohio Pen Prisoner Escapes Inside Walls
Darrell Oney, 32, serving a life term for burglary in six counties, disappeared from the Ohio Penitentiary during a 4 pm headcount. Officials debate whether he fled or concealed himself inside, possibly by hiding in a garbage or bone-truck. He arrived March 12, 1971, and would be the fourth inmate to escape from the prison since the Civil War.
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Chuckle George Washington Avoided Blaming Past Administration
A humorous remark notes George Washington did not blame his troubles on the prior administration. It highlights his unique stance among early leaders and reflects a playful take on political rhetoric.
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Weather outlook: clear and cold with low teens to mid teens
Clearing and colder tonight with lows from 12 to 18 degrees. Thursday looks mostly sunny and cold with highs in the mid to upper 30s. Yesterday’s high reached 57 degrees and the overnight low fell to 26. A tenth inch of rain fell in Mid Dletown yesterday.
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Valley News Briefs and Features Snapshot
A compact roundup highlights editorials markets sports and television coverage with sections on deaths and funerals and a feature on Ann Landers style advice. The page includes comics crossword puzzles and women’s news items.
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Witnesses Hint Explosive Cause In Buffalo Creek Dam Burst
Eyewitnesses allege a blast preceded the Buffalo Mining Co dam failure that unleashed a devastating flood. Officials deny explosives were used, citing mine cables as a telephone line and earlier blasting remnants. Recovery crews and engineers estimate cleanup costs exceed $16 million as 113 dead and 60 missing.
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Fire destroys garage after car explosion in Middletown
58 year old Lee Hollar escaped a fiery garage blast at 5 15 a m when his 1967 Pontiac exploded as he backed it out. Fire destroyed the garage and damaged the house about 15 000 dollars while firefighters treated assistant chief Mike Hyatt for a back injury.
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