Global tensions surge amid crackdown and hijack incidents
Sporadic violence and criticism shadow South Africa as authorities crack down on black and inter-racial groups. Hijacker seizes a Frontier Airlines Boeing 737 with 35 aboard, releases passengers, keeps crew, and seeks $5 million and a Atlanta flight. West Germany hunts 16 suspects in Schleyer case as Schleyer body found. Patton hands command at Fort Hood to Ulmer, Patton reassigned to West Germany. Humphrey tribute draws about three thousand, Fawcett-Majors sue over libel, blood separator aids cancer care, cattle feed and corn policy shift debated, Crystal City residents to receive a $310,000 CSA grant.
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South Africa
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Grand Island
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Atlanta
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Gertrude the gator could be turned into shoes in Palmetto
Palmetto mayor J J Toby Holland warns he may kill 14 foot alligator Gertrude if the state fails to relocate her from the Plametto sewer pond. Gertrude has bitten a backhoe and attacked animals while neighbors, including children, are kept away. Wildlife officers have unsuccessfully tried to move her before.
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Gertrude
Tallahassee
J.J
Toby
Holland
Plametto
Florida
Lights Dim In Hanoi As Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Shines
In Hanoi the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh draws daily crowds while the rest of the city and countryside remain dim. The National Army Museum displays wrecked U S warplanes and anti aircraft guns. North Vietnam’s urban life is drab and strained, while rural cooperatives appear better off.
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Horst Faas
Associated Press
Hanoi
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Uncle Ho
National Army Museum
U.S
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City
Thai coup topsples reign and dissolves government
In Bangkok a military Revolutionary Committee seized power, toppled Prime Minister Tanin Kravi vyen's year-old government, and announced martial law. The committee, led by Defense Minister Sangad Chaloryoo, includes military officers and civilians and vows to abolish the 1976 constitution, dissolve the cabinet and national assembly, and retain martial law. A full military alert followed.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Revolutionary Committee
Tanin Kraivixien
Radio Thailand
Tanin
Sangad Chaloryoo
Government to control sugar coated advertising
Washington AP reports the federal government plans to curb ads targeting children for unhealthy sugar rich products like candy soft drinks and cereals. FTC considers labels public service messages or a full ad ban with options to be reviewed in November.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Michael Pertschuk
Inter
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College education enhances family life study finds broader benefits
AP Newsfeatures writer says a Sloan Foundation funded study led by economist Howard Bowen argues college education yields benefits beyond degrees. It cites threefold returns in intellectual growth and family life as educated parents raise children who are more likely to pursue higher education, strengthening America's future.
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NEW York (Ap
Howard Bowen
Sloan Foundation
Carnegie Council On Policy Studies In Higher Education
Bowen
Grinnell College
University of Iowa
Claremont University Center
America
Fired state hospital head says charges against him groundless
Dr. Robert B. Sheldon, former superintendent of Rusk State Hospital in East Texas, says his firing is based on groundless charges. State Mental Health Commissioner Kenneth D. Gaver announced his dismissal effective immediately after an abuse investigation begun Aug. 29. Acting superintendent Robert M. Inglis of San Antonio State Hospital named to lead Rusk, reporting to work next day.
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Rusk State Hospital
Robert B. Sheldon
Kenneth D. Gaver
Sheldon
East Texas Hospital
Gaver
Rusk
Robert M. Inglis
San Antonio State Hospital
Inglis
San Antonio
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Texas
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