FAA tightens security after bomb threats nationwide
Washington AP The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide alert for tightened security around FAA installations after a series of bomb threats. FAA public information officer Al Garvis said numerous air facilities were affected and additional precautions were in place.
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Courthouse Bombing Triggers Widespread Threats Across States
An anonymous caller warned of a bomb at a Queens courthouse and an explosion damaged the building injuring none of the 17 prisoners and guards nearby. The alert extended to Manhattan’s Tombs and other cities with FAA and police reporting tightened security and scattered threats nationwide.
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Money to Burn? No More Washington
The Treasury will pulverize worn-out money rather than burn it. Dorothy Kabis, the U.S. treasurer, announced that about 49 billion dollars of worn bills yearly will be reduced to an unrecognizable pulp. The change ends burning to cut air pollution. Destruction occurs at Federal Reserve banks and branches in 35 cities.
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Iran Freezes Demand After Plane Hijack To Baghdad
Three Iranian hijackers forced an IranAir Boeing 727 to Baghdad demanding the release of 21 political prisoners. The plane returned to Iran after negotiations. four women and three children disembarked, while 45 passengers remained aboard. Iraqi authorities released the hijackers’ deadline and the situation ended with the aircraft resuming its journey.
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Former Senator Cleared in Spiegel Bribery Case
A federal judge dismissed bribery charges against former Maryland senator Daniel B. Brewster, ruling congressmen are protected from prosecution for activities in committee or on the floor. Brewster, 46, had been hospitalized a year ago for confusion and memory loss. The Justice Department may appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Ohio cold front to bring near normal temps by Sunday
A cold front moving east through Ohio will lower temperatures to near normal by tomorrow. Sunday morning lows around 40 with clear skies, and Sunday highs near the lower 60s per the Weather Bureau. Far west, heavy snow warnings in Wyoming and Colorado with up to 12 inches already reported.
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FAA probes charter flights after Wichita State crash
Transportation Secretary Volpe orders an in depth review of the air charter industry and FAA oversight as more planes are grounded following the Wichita State University disaster. The probe targets charter operators, regulations, and potential safety deficiencies, with findings to fix gaps in supervision and policy.
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Associated Press
Cambodia Offensive Blunted in 57 Hour Battle
Cambodian and Communist forces fought for 57 hours in Taung Kauk as government troops stall north of Phnom Penh in the latest bid to break a major counteroffensive. The clash raised government losses to about 500 killed as attacks expanded toward Tonle Bet Kompong Cham and Kompong Chhnang.
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NATO and Soviet Bloc Begin Massive War Games
In Brussels NATO opens its largest annual war games in the eastern Mediterranean as Soviet forces conduct maneuvers in East Germany under the title Brotherhood in Arms. Reports estimate up to 580000 troops from seven nations may take part, though actual figures could be around 100000.
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Fiji Becomes New Nation With Charles Handing Independence
Suva marks Fiji as a new British Commonwealth nation after Prince Charles delivers independence documents. Forty thousand Fijians cheer as the flag rises in Center Park while soldiers in red tunics parade. Prime Minister Mara kneels and claps during the traditional greeting as Charles presents the papers. Mara lauds Britain's role in granting independence after nine years of colonial rule. Handkerchiefs wave as the crowd applauds.
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Rogers Optimistic US Still Negotiating With Strident USSR
Secretary of State Rogers said Washington will press on with talks with the Soviet Union on common problems despite disappointment over missile violations in the Middle East and Moscow's strident cold war language. He meets Gromyko in New York Oct. 16 and foresees private talks on cease-fire ideas and Berlin.
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Soviets Deny Role In Suez Canal Missiles
The Soviet Union rejects U S charges of aiding missile sites in the Egyptian Suez Canal area as sheer fabrication. Tass denounces the accusation as part of an anti Soviet press campaign and says Washington instigated the slander over cease fire commitments.
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