Seaman Injured After Fall From Fremantle Ship Funnel
In Fremantle harbor a British navy seaman, Able Seaman Billy Witts, 31, from Weymouth, England, tumbled 20 feet from a funnel to the deck and was reported in serious condition with head and spinal injuries and possible internal injuries. Desai to restore democracy NEW DELHI India Prime Minister Morarji Desai's government promised swift steps to restore democracy and civil liberties. Acting President B D Jatti told Parliament the urgent task is to lift curbs on freedom and press rights and restore the rule of law.
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Lindbergh Killer Has Last Say In Prison Papers
A 40 year old letter never delivered reveals Bruno Hauptmann ridiculing trial evidence and accusing his defense attorney of colluding with prosecutors, found among Col. Mark Kimberling's papers at Trenton State Prison. Oscar night spotlight and other items follow.
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Texaco Port Arthur refinery blast claims fourth victim
Hospital officials in Galveston report Nathaniel Cole, 56, of Port Arthur, died Saturday from burns suffered in the March 17 Texaco refinery explosion and fire in Port Arthur. The incident has now claimed four lives.
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Worst aviation disaster in history kills 559 aboard 2 jumbo jetliners
Officials said at least 559 people died in a fiery runway collision of two Pan American and KLM Boeing 747s at Santa Cruz de Tenerife. About 80 survived among 639 passengers and crew reported aboard. airline tallies showed 645.
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Brezhnev warns US to stay out of Soviet affairs
The talks between Cyrus Vance and Leonid Brezhnev opened with a warning from Brezhnev that the United States should refrain from meddling in Soviet internal matters. Tass reported the remark as part of a broader call for equality and non interference in each other’s affairs. American officials offered no comment on the substance.
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Former flight surgeon accuses unfit pilots flown by influence
Dr. Thomas Ramage, a former flight surgeon, alleges political influence and officer prestige shield pilots in questionable physical condition from grounding. He cites cases at Webb AFB Texas and says 15 to 20 pilots among 500 to 600 were allowed to fly despite medical concerns.
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School finance moves toward House debate
The Texas House Public Education Committee advances a bill on property tax relief for schools. Amendments add 26 million for maintenance and operation, 10 million for poor districts’ equalization aid, and boost driver education funding by 6.8 million over two years. State associations urge less tax relief to fund stronger schools.
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Bell accused of $2.25 billion annual overcharge in pricing
Edwin Stievack of the North American Telephone Association testifies to a Senate subcommittee that Bell System underpriced equipment to offset huge losses and crush competition. He cites FCC and state records, notably New York PSC, estimating residential subscribers pay about $20 extra yearly.
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Imported oil drives February U.S. trade deficit to new record
The Commerce Department reports February imports exceeded exports by 1.866 billion dollars, extending a string of record deficits. Oil imports surged in value despite a 10.9 percent drop in volume, with seasonally adjusted figures pushing the month’s deficit higher.
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