Cyprus coup sparks fighting as Makarios is reported dead
Turkish and Greek officials reacted with concern as Cypriot National Guard forces seized Radio Cyprus and surrounded Nicosia airport. A military government claimed control, announcing elections within a year and suppressing civilian movement while clashes raged in the capital and Limassol.
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Greece
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Steven Olver
London
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Limassol
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Turkey
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Radio Cyprus
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National Salvation
Hijacked Japanese Airliner Tied to Red Army Leader
A Japan airliner was seized by a knife wielding man with hostage claims involving children. Officials traced passenger names to Osaka hotel guests Mr Allen and Mr Rieh mann while hotel staff flagged M Richmond of Chicago and Robert Allen of California as possible onboard. Police identified the Red Army leader as Takaya Shiom, 33, a founder of the guerrilla group in 1969, with prior arrests for dangerous weapons and conspiring to hijack Japan’s first flight.
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Japan
Bombs hit two English cities injuring three
In a series of attacks attributed to the IRA, bombs exploded in Manchester and Birmingham, with injuries reported and security tightens around Heathrow. Roadblocks formed as authorities investigated, while unrelated reports mention labor stake threats and a missing plane over Tokyo.
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London
UPI
Britain
Irish Republican Army
Landan
Heathrow
Cara
Manchester
Birmingham
Machinists Strike at National Airlines over Fringe Benefits
International Association of Machinists began a strike against National Airlines after talks stalled over fringe benefits. About 8,000 employees and 49 cities affected. 80 flights canceled systemwide from early morning to afternoon. Negotiators in Naples and airline officials in Miami reported ongoing discussions and hope for settlement. Federal mediator Harry D. Bickford Jr. labeled the situation critical as the strike continued.
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Fla
International Association of Machinists
National Airlines
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Miami
New York
Andos Angeles
William Spurlock
London
Klattel
Gulf Coast
Harry D. Bickford Jr
General Spaatz Dies, World War II Air Hero
General Spaatz, pioneering air leader and first U S Air Force chief of staff, died Sunday morning from congestive heart failure. He directed strategic bombing in World War II across North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Germany, and the Pacific, and served in every theater.
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Japan
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Sicily
Italy
Germany
Weicker Attacks White House Cover-Up in Watergate Probe
Sen. Weicker charged the White House with an ongoing cover-up in the Watergate affair. He said officials have not changed tactics since Nixon era and questioned cooperation with investigators. Weicker, a Connecticut Republican, warned of perjury probes and emphasized the committee’s shift to the Watergate prosecutor.
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Watergate Committee
Watergate
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Frial
Seven Committee
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FBI reports 15 rise in US crime in first quarter
FBI Uniform Crime Reports show a 15 percent increase across seven crime categories in the first three months of the year. Murder and assault up 19 percent, burglary 15, rape 14, auto theft and robbery varying, with larger surges in smaller communities.
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Washington
United States
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FBL
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Enforgement Assistance Administration
Bigges
Smalles
Kidnapped Woman Released. Two Men Arrested in Abington
Constance Beckett vugh] of Abington Townshifte was seized from her home at knifepoint and released unharmed. Two men, Mauries Leonard Clark, 29, and Calvin Alexander rag 3, were arrested by state police in Philadelphia, FBI said.
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FBI
Constance Beckett Vugh
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