Qantas co founder Sir Hudson Fysh dies at 79
Sir Hudson Fysh co founder of Qantas has died in Sydney at 79. He served as managing director from 1923 to 1955 and chairman from 1947 to 1966, led the International Air Transport Association in 1961 62, and helped launch Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd. during WWI era. The cause of death was not disclosed.
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Frogs and fires sweep weekend headlines in quiz
In South Carolina Sen Strom Thurmond wins the eighth annual governor’s frog jumping contest at Springfield earning a trip to Calaveras County while his 12 ft 9 in leap impresses owner Steve Williams and trainer Cindy Davis. Separately Libya’s ex-king Idriss gains Egyptian citizenship from President Sadat further straining Cairo Tripoli ties amid regional upheaval. In Ohio fire devastates a floor of Central State University’s student union in Wilberforce with no injuries reported after a 40 minute blaze.
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Simon named as new treasury secretary by Nixon
President Nixon expected to announce William E. Simon as the next secretary of the treasury. Simon, 46, heads the Federal Energy Office and would replace George P. Shultz, who resigns in May. Sawhill named deputy energy secretary. Simon would still steer energy policy from Treasury.
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Two year old receives lung support after near drowning
A 2-year-old boy from Albuquerque was flown to Orange County Medical Center in critical but stable condition after nearly drowning in a drainage ditch in New Mexico. Surgeon Dr. Robert Bartlett oversaw lung care using a portable membrane oxygenator to aid recovery.
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No tax fraud by Nixon seen
The IRS has not closed files on possible fraud in Nixon's tax returns. Commissioner Donald C. Alexander said no cause was found to charge Nixon personally. He declined to comment on potential actions regarding others tied to the returns or the Hughes campaign money.
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Mass murderer Henley in court under guard in Texas
Elmer Wayne Henley, 17, sat in a Browm checkered suit during a preliminary hearing in San Antonio. He faces trial for the Cobble slaying among charges tied to a three year murder spree linked to Dean Corll.
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