Croatians Take Hostages In Chicago
Two Croatian terrorists armed with guns and explosives seized eight hostages at the German Consulate on Michigan Avenue Chicago. One hostage freed. attackers, a man and a woman, demanded freedom for Stjepan Bilandzic, a Croatian nationalist jailed in Germany facing extradition to Yugoslavia. Police questioned the released hostage as crowds gathered nearby during a Pompeii exhibit at the Art Institute.
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Area Weather Forecast for County
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with a few thunderstorms mainly late tonight and Friday forenoon. Low tonight in the upper 70s. Not quite as hot Friday with highs in the 90s. Chance of rain about 20 percent tonight and Friday.
Senate Has Chance To Cut Deficit This Year
The Senate may outdo the House in trimming next year’s deficit from a $39.8 billion estimate in a $489.8 billion budget. The House passed the resolution 217-178 with targeted cuts and a $450 billion revenue plan tied to a $16.3 billion tax cut for 1979. The Senate budget committee proposes $489.5 billion with a larger $43.7 billion deficit, expecting the tax cut to rise. The two chambers must agree by Sept. 15 on the plan for Oct. 1 start.
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Wellsville Mayor Responds to Attorney General Ruling
Local Wellsville mayor reacts to a state attorney general ruling on a proposed water line. The report notes city implications and potential project impacts as officials assess next steps. A brief item appears on page 3, with related features on pages 6 and 4-H delegation coverage on Washington.
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Sports Guest Coach Sees Growth for Soccer in U S States
Brett hits a three run homer despite finger soreness, powering the Royals to an 11-5 victory over Minnesota. The game highlights the ongoing development of the sport in the United States and includes notes on player resilience and team performance.
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Balloonists Cross Atlantic by Balloon in Historic Flight
Three American balloonists, Ben Abruzzo Larry Newman and Maxie Anderson from Albuquerque, crossed the Atlantic, flying the Double Eagle II toward Paris after a 121 hour voyage. They set time and distance records, were near Le Havre then Paris, with plans to push on if weather allowed.
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Maxie Anderson
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Charles Lindbergh
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England
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London Hilton
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London
Ed Yost
Sioux Falls
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Yost
Western women wed Soviets find love despite odds
In Moscow, Christina Onassis' marriage mirrors a small trend as Western wives like Jan Butler and Jennifer Louis adapt to Soviet life. They face disapproval, visa hurdles, and economic contrasts, yet insist homeland is where the heart is. They urge learning Russian, staying busy, and embracing cultural difference while seeking happiness.
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Jan Butler
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Viktor
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Yevtushenkos
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