Two Convicts Die In Texas Prison Library Shootout
CMS: Two convicts and two hostages died during a siege at Walls Unit Texas State Prison after gunfire and a shield ambush. Hostages included Mrs Elizabeth Beseda and Mrs Julia Standley. Ignacio Cuevas was captured unharmed. Officials said a police response used water blasts and rope-cutting to free hostages.
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Texas
Capain Burks
Dex
Teka
Fred Gymez
Hudalf Domingues
Wl the Peace
JW Beeler
Carrasco
Domingucs
Elizabeth Beseda
Julia Standley
Dominguez
Cartaxe
Isciliates
Beseda
Stand Bey
Jieeph Obrien
Novella Pollard
Cuevas Cuevas
Pullar
Jed Rutt
Father Obrien
Ure Cieot
Cuevas
A¢Arsty & Sak Packet
White
Standley
R. L. Beseda
Building Collapse Traps Dozens in Miami
A portion of a federal Drug Enforcement Agency building in downtown Miami collapsed trapping an estimated 15 to 20 people inside. Police said no fatalities were known initially and blamed the heavy parked cars on the roof for the collapse into office space.
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Miami
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
Treading Water Record Stands Despite challengers
Portly Peter Bahn, a 375 pound unofficial world champion water treader from De Soto NL, retains his record after two Philadelphia competitors fell ill attempting a bid. Bahn last year treaded water for 26 hours and 3 minutes before celebratory beer. Ken Garvin reached 19 hours while Raymond Cressee lasted 13.2 hours, citing breathing as the limiter.
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Philadelphia
Peter Bahn
DeSoto
Raymond Cressee
Garvin
FDA Accused of Withholding Needed Hypertension Drugs
Editorial in a medical journal claims the FDA delayed approval of three newly available hypertension drugs. Edward KR Freis asserts Britain has allowed use of bethanidine debrisoquine and propranelol hydrochloride while the U S waits for approval. More than 2 million Americans have hypertension and 60 000 die yearly from its effects.
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Chicago
Amercam
Hell
Uealinen
Great Britain
Muth
Edward KR Freis
Veterans Adminstraton Hospital
Washington, DC
American Heart Astralion
Frets
FDA
Families Of Slain Hostages Praise Officials Actions
Relatives of two women hostages killed in the Huntsville siege praised the Texas Department of Corrections for handling the crisis. Ex FBI agent Troy Standley and R. L. Beseda emphasized policy against releasing inmates with hostages. Surviving hostages also commended authorities, noting the rescue appeared professional and that some captors’ deaths were an unavoidable outcome for others to live.
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Huntsville
Tex
Welcon
Texas Department of Corrections
Troy Standley
FBI
Julia Standley
Ronald Robinson
Conroe
Ann Fleming
Fleming
Cyprus Talks Continue Amid Ceasefire Margin Talks
Cyprus talks press briefings describe continued efforts by British Greek Turkish and UN officers to borders and Green Line zones near Kyrenia and Nicosia as skirmishes are reported along the coast. The UN role appears downgraded with a British official briefing instead of a UN spokesman.
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Associated Press
Cyprus
Ieraliie
Britain
Greece
Turkey
United Nations
Kyremia
Nicosia
Algrana
British High Commission
U.N
Rudolf Stajduhar
Nationwide Phone Strike Averted
Nationwide strike averted as IBEW and Western Electric workers reach a tentative agreement covering wage boosts and benefits. About 50 000 IBEW members across Bell and Western Electric plants paused action while ratification and local negotiations proceed.
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Washington
Bes
Umuns
Agreenen
Coffrac
Informationa
Ble
Ibew Stys
Western Electra
Rexticd
Agreerem
Webers Stu al Ital
Western Electric
Tne
S.cuumember Cum. Mumifications Workers of Amerca
Ibew Roeklets
Bell
IBEW
GOO Ibew
Western Electriic
Westen Electric
Wesem Eleeme
Hong Ibew
Plats
Wi Cingy
Mungomery
Love Fil
Omaha
Xeb
Columbus
Shreveport
Obishwna Cry
Impeachment Debate Divides Over Economic Impact
Senate economist Sen. William Proxmire urged President Nixon to temporarily cede duties to Vice President Gerald Ford under the 25th Amendment due to impeachment proceedings. Treasury Secretary Simon and White House coordinator Rush rejected any link between political troubles and economic woes.
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William Proxmire
Dwis
Nixon
Gerald R. Ford
Proxmire
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
ABC
Treasury Sec
William E. Simon
NBC
Meet the Press
Kenneth Rush
White House
CBS
Ford Still Says Nixon Innocent
In New Orleans Gerald Ford reiterates belief in Nixon's innocence and opposes impeachment. He suggests censure could be possible if needed but insists facts do not merit it. Ford notes weighing public opinion and press guidance while considering a policy statement on impeachment. He favors live witnesses for a Senate trial.
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New Orleans
Gerald K Ford
Nixon
White House
Ford
House
New Orleans Times- Picayune
Senate
Westinghouse Hikes Prices on Home Appliances
Westinghouse Electric Corp. announced price increases averaging 7.5 percent on refrigerators freezers washers dryers dishwashers ranges and disposers effective immediately. The rise reflects higher costs for copper aluminum brass and steel used in production.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Westinghouse
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