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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1976
Page
2
An explosion at the Lapua ammunition factory 290 miles north of Helsinki kills at least 37 and injures more than 30 as workers, many women, are trapped in rubble. Evacuation reaches nearby towns and hospitals, with a government commission named to probe the cause.
Leftist leader Kamal Jumblatt accused Syria of planning a large scale invasion of Lebanon and appealed for foreign help after Assad threatened further military intervention. Jumblatt cited 6000 Syrian troops and 7000 Saiqa guerrillas already in Lebanon and noted Syria blocking arms to his forces while controlling key routes and airports. Egypt and Libyan leaders echoed warning against foreign interference as regional tensions rise.
On the first anniversary of Lebanon’s civil conflict, Beirut lies in ruins as Christians and various Muslim factions control sections of the country. An estimated 13,000 people have died, and a cease-fire holds until April end though fighting continues with dozens killed.
Three Philippine Muslim hijackers holding two hostages and eight crew delayed their flight from Karachi after refueling. The group, claiming ties to the Moro Liberation Front, sought Libya as their final destination, extending a six day hostage ordeal, the longest on record.
In occupied West Jordan 62,966 Palestinians vote 72.3 percent turnout as 22,009 women cast ballots for town councils. Voters favor younger anti Israel candidates and PLO supporters over traditional pro king figures, signaling united front against settlements.
An Israeli jet forced down a U S built C130 Hercules carrying 2 Saudis 5 Americans and 29 others from Syria toward Riyadh after it entered Israeli air space. The three American civilian employees of Lockheed were later turned over to the U S Embassy and spent the night at a Tel Aviv hotel.
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