Kai Tak Farewell Narrows To Final Flight At End Of Era
Hong Kong closes Kai Tak after July 6 1973, ending a storied era of dramatic landings amid crowded hillsides. The new Chek Lap Kok airport will open with four runways, 35 million annual passengers, and 24 hour operations, reshaping aviation in the city.
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Indonesia President to Donate Salary to Poor Amid Protests
President Suharto and cabinet pledge to hand over one year of salary to a fund for the poor and declare assets, while thousands of students protest across four university campuses demanding democracy. Tutut Suharto defends cabinet role amid nepotism concerns as police tighten controls on demonstrations.
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Fire threatens Yanomami lands as Amazon blaze widens
Drought dries a river to a sliver and fuels the worst fire in the Amazon’s history near Yanomami territory in Roraima Brazil. Firefighters warn the Macajai could fail to halt rapid spread if flames cross the river, with El Nino drought aiding spread and aid flights blocked by smoke.
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