Algeria mum on fate of hijackers after Algiers landing
Six hijackers were escorted from the plane in Algiers five hours after a 5000 mile flight from Bombay via Dacca. Officials described the terrorists as in good condition while the sole American, Thomas Phelan, reported as well but fatigued and with digestive issues. Negotiations were led by Algeria’s national police director and involved diplomats from the United States and Japan, but no direct participation in talks.
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Hijackers target banker as mistaken Carter ally on Japan flight
Walter Karabian says hijackers identified John Gabriel as a capitalist friend of President Carter after a telex was sent to the U.S. president and officials. Gabriel and Karabian describe threats, a cockpit confrontation, and medical aid by Dr Masaomi Hokari aboard the JAL airliner seized by terrorists.
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Carter seeks major arms control deal as debt limit clears
The House passed a 352 billion debt ceiling increase by 223 to 191 ending a four day money crunch. Carter travels to New York to pursue diplomacy with Ismail Fahmy Moshe Dayan and Gromyko while saying talks with the Soviets are within sight of a significant strategic arms agreement.
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Teen seeks round-trip mark after Catalina swim
Mira Costa High School senior John York swam from Marineland to Catalina Island in 4 hours 1 minute 2 seconds setting a new one way record and shaving 21 minutes from the old mainland to island mark. If he completes the return trip he would be the third to do the round trip and first male.
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Filibuster ends as gas pricing vote nears in Senate
Senate leaders end three day deadlock with Vice President Mondale guiding the closure. Senators Metzenbaum and Abourezk hail victory while accusing the Carter White House of deserting their anti deregulation push. President seeks a middle ground with tougher control at a price to win pivotal votes.
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Nixon aides seek leniency citing contrition and hardship
Ehrlichman Haldeman and Mitchell petitions stress poverty after Watergate. Ehrlichman notes disbarment debt and depleted earnings from The Company and related TV work to pay legal fees. Haldeman cites Nixon pardon irony and seeks reduced or commuted sentence. Mitchell highlights personal losses, widowhood and a heart condition urging mercy.
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