8 500 Mile Hijack Ends as Swiss Police Capture Italian Suspect
Italian hijacker Luciano Porcari, 36, was overpowered by Swiss police on a Spanish airliner after an 8,500 mile flight across Europe and West Africa. The operation freed 13 passengers and 7 crew. Porcari shot a police officer but no one else was hurt. He demanded cash and a child, then steered the plane toward Moscow but authorities blocked his plan. Porcari cited personal reasons and claimed Communist ties as justification. The incident followed a refueling in Algeria and stops in Turin and Zurich.
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Water Freezes Endanger Tuscarawas County Homes
More than 300 homes faced water outages this winter as cold caused pipes to freeze. By mid season the number without running water dropped to about 50 as residents, including Mrs. Art Cummings and Marilyn Ribo, managed with jugs, snow, and neighborhood help. Water restoration brought relief to Dennison families last week.
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Art Cummings
Martha Shaffer
Marilyn Ribo
William Adams
Adams
Dennison
William Kauffman
Mercenaries Led by Cubans Hit Zaire Invasion
Belgian weapons and American medical gear rush to Zaire as it fights invading forces in Shaba Province. Officials say 5,000 mercenaries, led by guerrilla specialists, threaten Kinshasa while Cuba’s Fidel Castro tours Africa. US aid totals about 1 million dollars. Belgium ships two planeloads of light arms.
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Zaire
Angola
Shaba
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Katanga
Belgian Congo
United States
Carter
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Cuba
Leftist leader Kamal Jumblatt slain in Lebanon ambush
In Bankline near Beirut Kamal Jumblatt, 59, a leading leftist figure in Lebanon's civil war, was killed in a machine gun ambush as he rode in his car. Police said the attack occurred in Bankline, about 21 miles southeast of Beirut, after multiple prior assassination attempts.
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Weather outlook with mild temperatures and light rain risk
Partly cloudy tonight with a low in the mid 30s and Thursday mostly sunny with a high in the mid 50s. Rain chances are 10 percent tonight and Thursday. Extended outlook shows a Friday shower chance and fair weather Saturday and Sunday with highs near 60 and lows in the mid 30s.
Congress Expands Carter Tax Cut and Spending Plan
AP reports Congress is enlarging President Carter's stimulus program beyond the $31.6 billion two year estimate. The House approved $23.3 billion with added $707 million by Democrats and may push another $27.9 billion measure. Additional amendments target public works military construction recreation fuel aid and low income bills. House Budget Chair Giaimo estimates year total stimulus would rise by about $1.7 billion above Carter's $15.7 billion forecast.
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Robert N. Giaimo
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