Thai negotiator frees hostages by relocating Black September men
In Bangkok four Black September members left the Israeli Embassy after Thai officials persuaded them to depart. The terrorists and 10 Thai officials plus Egypt’s ambassador to Thailand flew to Cairo aboard a Thai plane after a 4,800 mile trip. The embassy siege lasted 19 hours and threatened six Israeli hostages and 36 Palestinians. The Thai air chief marshal cited Munich to justify the actions.
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More B52s and fliers lost in Hanoi Haiphong raids
The U S command reports four more aircraft lost including another B52 and 12 fliers dead or missing as the Hanoi Haiphong air blitz continues. Total American losses reach 27 planes and 93 airmen. Hanoi counters with claim of 76 American aircraft downed and 33 B52s.
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Bank sues Duncan over 200000 loan linked to campaign gifts
National Bank of Washington sues Walter T. Duncan of San Antonio and Bryan for nonpayment of a 200000 loan taken May 31, two days before he donated 200000 to Hubert Humphrey’s campaign. Duncan also gave 303000 to Nixon’s campaign. Archer Daniels Midland stock backed the loan.
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Beef Price Dip Could Have Been Greater
Washington AP reports retail beef prices fell for the fourth straight month in November while middlemen raised markups by 5.9 cents, leaving consumer prices down less than farm values. The USDA noted farm value hit a five-year low even as live cattle prices rose late in the month, signaling potential price increases in the next report. Retail pork also edged lower to 87.2 cents per pound from October’s record.
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The Quipster Why Do Best Neighbors Move Away
A witty reflection on neighbors who leave soon after making good relations. The piece mulls over timing, good humor, and the irony of closeness in a changing neighborhood. It blends light irony with social observation about community life.
Airline passengers meet Bugs Bunny in PSA lounge hijack spoof
A San Francisco PSA lounge scene erupts in lighthearted chaos as Bugs Bunny Daffy Duck and Yosemite Sam entertain travelers. Cartoon Characters Inc owner Bob Claus rents 13 Warner Bros figures to ease airport tension and boost morale. The act has logged over 20 000 miles since debuting December 15.
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Nicaragua Experts Study Managua Rebuild Feasibility
United States experts began a study today on the feasibility of rebuilding earthquake shattered Managua on its present site. The work aims to assess structural viability and long term resilience amid seismic risk.
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Cold And Rain Due For Permian Basin
A Canadian cold front will move into the Odessa area tonight bringing colder temperatures and chances of rain. Forecasters assign 20 percent rain today, rising to 40 percent tonight and Saturday. a Pacific front adds moisture while a second front drops temperatures. High near 70 today. tonight into Saturday lows in the upper 30s to near 40s. Winds 15 to 30 mph shift to northwest. Thursday's high 65, low 43. Traces of moisture reported across Midland Monahans Wink Fort Stockton. Storm watch for Northwest Texas cautions possible snow by tonight into Saturday. Gusty southeast to northwest winds trigger small craft warnings along the Texas coast. Damp weather expected through Saturday. new cold front aims toward Central Texas by evening while temperatures remain mild in many areas. Early morning readings span 38 to 67.
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