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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1976
Page
3
An apparent Palestinian hijack attempt at Istanbul airport left four dead and at least 20 injured. Two American women were among the injured. The El Al jet remained safe in Tel Aviv as attackers surrendered after a gun battle.
United Mine Workers officials appeal to rebellious rank and file to obey the back to work vote ending a four week wildcat strike that idled about 150,000 soft coal miners across eight states. Crews begin safety checks as production resumes amid internal tensions and court injunctions.
Sherry Lindley, a 20 year old former beauty contestant, topped Austin Police Academy cadets with 94 of 100 in firearms training after 16 hours of instruction. Lt. John Vasquez praised her shooting while noting she had not fired a gun before joining the class. Lindley had competed in Miss Alaska prior to moving to Texas.
The national Association of Letter Carriers withdrew its two year old threat of a nationwide mail strike after an arbitration ruling on the Kokomo plan. Arbitrator Garrett ordered discontinuing the plan at the Portland station and returning to old routes, while upholding the Methods Improvement Plan and Standard Operating Procedures to boost productivity.
Houston AP Sen Lloyd Bentsen urged postal subsidy support at the NACL convention saying if a spaceship can reach Mars it can deliver mail on time. Delegates named Joseph Vaca and Vincent Sombrotto for president as 240000 member union votes by mail. Election by mail starts this month.
Richard Addison and George Fields said jurors felt sympathy for the attractive Harrises, who were convicted of kidnapping and robbery but cleared on assault. They noted Hearst’s role was rarely discussed and emphasized the verdict reflected the evidence, not revolutionary ties, denying prejudice claims.
The government’s swine flu immunization program clears final hurdles as President Ford plans to sign a bill ensuring liability for vaccine manufacturers. About 120 million doses have been produced by four drug firms, with vaccines arriving late September and mass inoculations expected in coming months. Vaccinations will be voluntary and free of vaccine, though doctors may charge for administering injections.
Roy Acuff, known as the King of Country Music, returns to the Grand Ole Opry stage after a four month absence to recover from a heart attack. He recalls nervous moments but appears himself during the matinee. Minnie Pearl visits and praises his performance. Acuff says he will return to regular Opry shows if the management wants him.
Pasadena AP reports Viking II scans Mars from orbit to find a smooth northern landing area possibly hosting life. Ninety six photos Wednesday aid camera calibration as the orbiter explores three regions for August. A heat sensor assesses terrain roughness. Researchers note many sites are cratered or uneven, some with protrusions likened to measles. Viking 1 still provides data on ground fog and possible near surface water from permafrost, hinting at biological significance. The lander’s mechanical arm replays a soil dump for the automated lab as an organic analysis is planned for today with results expected Saturday.
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