Venezuelan jetliner crash kills 155 in Maracaibo
A VIASA DC9 crashed after takeoff from Grano de Oro airport killing all 84 aboard and at least 71 on the ground. More than 46 U.S. citizens are among the dead amid a disaster that struck the Maracaibo oil region injuring 20, with authorities recovering the flight recorder and declaring three days of mourning.
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Record of Major Aviation Disasters and Death Toll Totals
A chronology of catastrophic aviation accidents listing the Maracaibo crash near 150 deaths as the worst, followed by 15 crashes with over 100 fatalities. It cites incidents from New York city 1960 to Juneau Alaska 1963 with death counts ranging from 101 to 134.
Israel Attacks Jordan Bases For Second Straight Day
Israeli warplanes struck suspected guerrilla bases in Jordan again, firing on positions in the Gilad foothills near the Sea of Galilee. Jordan said civilians were hit, with deaths and injuries, while the PLO reported guerrilla casualties. Prime Minister designate Golda Meir presented her new government to the Knesset and demanded consent on any settlement terms.
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U S Drops 1 320 GIs In Longest Air Operation To Korea
The U S military airlifted 1 320 soldiers from Ft Bragg North Carolina to the North Han River near Seoul in the longest air operation on record. First wave of 720 paratroopers arrived from Okinawa after a 55 hour flight delayed by snow. Major General John R Deane Jr and Medal of Honor recipient Sgt 1 C Charles D Morris led the jump as North Korea protested at Panmunjom and in Seoul.
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Banks Raise Prime Rate to 7 Percent
New York banks boosted the prime rate to 7 percent from 7 percent in a continued series of increases led by Morgan Guaranty Trust Co of New York. The move affects the lending rate charged to the most creditworthy borrowers.
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Heavy fighting around Saigon yields 281 enemy killed
U S Thai and South Vietnamese forces report 281 Viet Cong killed in engagements near Saigon and in the Mekong Delta. Elevated tolls include 4,200 Viet Cong killed in a multibattalion operation since December 1, with 148 American KIA and 1,366 WIA. Thailand’s Black Panther Division repelled an East Saigon attack with 109 Viet Cong killed.
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Viet Cong surge hits Saigon bases as 2 Thais die
Saigon rushed up to reinforce the defenders. Two Thais were killed and 19 wounded, the communique said. About 30 rocket and mortar attacks hit allied bases and towns Sunday night as the Viet Cong offensive entered its 23rd day. A night assault northeast of Saigon struck the 1st Air Cavalry Division bivouac, leaving 10 Americans dead and 17 wounded after a three hour fight. nine enemy bodies were found.
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St Patrick’s Day Parades Draw Global Irish Pride
Hundreds of Americans join St Patrick’s Day events in Dublin while Chicago dyes its river green. Grogan’s in South Boston serves corned beef and cabbage as Savannah eyes a 10 000 turnout. New York’s Ancient Order of Hibernians organizes 345 contingents with 27 000 marchers including 161 bands. Prominent Dublin marchers include Bobby and Maria Shriver. Ireland’s president De Valera sends good wishes. Prime Minister Lynch backs reunification. New York marchers wear black armbands in protest of Northern Ireland’s status. Chicago’s Daley enlists Waterford’s lord mayor to lead the parade down the river.
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Albany
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Montclair
N.J
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Richard J. Daley
William Jones
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Hippie Bride Wears Colorful Garb for Quirky Ceremony
A carefree wedding story features a bride dressed in a mix of old and new items plus a vivid spectrum of borrowed accessories. Guests describe the event as whimsical and bright with a fashion-forward, festival vibe.
Middletown Weather Forecast Indicates Sunny Warmer Tuesday
The forecast for Middletown and vicinity calls for sunny and warmer weather for Tuesday. Lows tonight will be near the upper 40s and highs Tuesday near 70. Yesterday's high was 55 with this morning's low around 2.
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