Israelis end hijack drama with swift airborne assault
Israeli paratroopers disguised as mechanics stormed the Sabena 707 at Lod, killing two hijackers and wounding another. A fourth was captured, and three passengers including an Austrian and two Belgians were wounded. Sabena had offered 10 million dollars in ransom, which was rejected. The operation ended after a 21 hour siege, hailed as a major contribution to aerial safety.
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Soviet ballistic missile submarine leaves Cuba
A Soviet submarine that had visited Cuba, the first with ballistic missiles to call there, sailed back into the Atlantic, per the Pentagon. The movement marks a notable shift in Cold War naval posture as Washington reports the vessel's departure.
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Mansfield and Scott to brief Senate on China trip
Senators Mike Mansfield and Hugh Scott will brief the Senate on their 16 day trip to China. They spoke at a White House breakfast with President Nixon detailing their itinerary actions and conclusions. Mansfield, a Democrat, leads the Senate and Scott, a Republican, is the minority leader. They were invited following Nixon's visit.
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