Plane crash near Dorchester kills 41 aboard RAF transport
A British Royal Air Force transport crashed near Dorchester soon after takeoff killing 41 people including RAF and British Army personnel. Cause of the crash is not yet known and a spokesman gave the casualty breakdown. Meanwhile US astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell said they will try laser light communications with a ground station during their space voyage early next year.
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Eng
Royal “Air Force
Takoff
Houston
Frank ‘Borma
James Lovell
Dempsey Endorses Federal Boxing Control Legislation
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey testified today at a House Commerce Committee hearing in favor of bills to establish a federal boxing commission. The proposals would regulate broadcasts and oversee fights to curb potential racketeering or fixed outcomes.
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Washington
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
House Commerce Committee
Xing Commission
Whith E. Commission
London Chancellor defends Exchequer amid Conservative critique
Fragmentary note reports London Chancellor James Gallaghan defending the Exchequer against Conservative party members' criticisms. The brief text hints at intra party debate but lacks clear context or quotes.
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London
Britain
James
Gallaghan
Pima Maricopa Council Weighs First Salt River Liquor Outlet
The Pima Maricopa Community tribal council debates approving the first liquor outlet on the Salt River Indian Reservation. Officials consider impact on commerce, culture, and regional flow.
Tribal council eyed sale of beer at Indian Bend pro shop
Tribal Council Chairman Filmore Carlos said the Indian Jeesrs of Indian Bend Country Club on the reservation east of Pima Road asked for approval to sell beer in the pro shop.
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Meg Vis
Tribal Council
Filmore Carlos
Indian Bend Country Club
Pima Rd
Salt River Reservation seeks annexation to Mesa school district
Salt River Indian Reservation asks to join the Mesa school district so residents can vote in school board and bond elections. Tribal Chairman Filmore Carlos says annexation approval by the Mesa school board and county would allow reservation residents to participate in district matters.
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Salt River Indian Reservation
Mesa
Tribal Council
Filmore Carlos
Mesa School Board
Rulon Shepherd
Salt’River
Choo Shepherd
Indian Bend liquor debate stirs Scottsdale land lease hopes
The Indian Bend reserve faces growing pressure as landowners seek liquor sales to boost leasing value. A council member notes liquor has never been allowed on the 46 000 acre tract, while development progresses including the Horse Country Club nearby and the golf course pro shop on the reservation. Liquor would be sold to members and guests of the club only if approved.
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Scottsdale
Indian’ Bend
Carlos
German pilot dies in crash near Luke AFB
A trainee German student pilot assigned to the 4512th Combat Crew Training Squadron was killed when his F104G Starfighter crashed at Gila Bend Gunnery Range. Officials identified the victim and noted next of kin were notified. The accident occurred this morning during firing exercise.
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Luke
UPD
Gila
Bend
City Council to bid on Camelback Rd construction project
The city council will authorize a bid call for Camelback Rd east of Miller Rd and vote on acquisition of property for the Winfield Scott Improvement District east of Scottsdale Rd and 5th Ave. Rezoning requests include Camelback 69th St from residential to commercial and single family to industrial at 401 N Hayden Rd. A site plan for a Valley National Bank branch at 4821 N Scottsdale Rd will be considered.
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Miller Rd
Peittenait
Soate
Aphtatney
Winfield Scott Improvement District
Scottsdale’ Rd
5Th Ave
Camelback
69Th St
Hayden Rd
Valley National Bank
N. Scottsdale Rd
Allied troops sweep Zone D in second joint operation
Allied forces from the United States Australia and Vietnam conduct another major sweep through Zone D north of Saigon aiming to disrupt Viet Cong hideouts and supply caches. The Ba Gia garrison near Pleiku resists with heavy fighting as casualties mount with 30 dead 42 wounded and 109 missing among government forces.
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Saigon
UPI
Zone D
U.S
Ba Gia
U. S
U.S. Army
Pleiku
Prince Philip attacked over Rhodesia comments in Commons
In London the House of Commons debated a motion to censure Prince Philip after he urged patience on Rhodesia's independence. More than 30 Labour MPs signed the motion asserting monarchy should not express political opinion. Philip had spoken in Edinburgh last week advocating a slower, peaceful path to independence to avoid bloodshed.
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London
UPI
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
House of Commons
Edinburgh
Rhodesia
Scottsdale teacher slain. husband held on murder charge
A 42 year old Scottsdale woman Florence Michael was shot to death in her home. Police arrested Edward Michael Jr. 40 a lawyer husband after finding the body in the master bedroom of 8143 E Fairmont. An autopsy and weapon identification are pending. An inquest is set for Thursday.
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Scottsdale
Edward Michael, Jr
Florence
E. Fairmont
Michael
Louisiana
I. Ce
Stax
Baptist Hospital
Charles Rachel
Star
Tim
Paul Warchot
Harold Holcomb
Dave Townsend
Ponchatoula
Paradise Valley
Colorado. Co
Franklington
Louisiana State University
Arizona State University
East German cyclist seeks asylum in London embassy
Monika Horig, 22, escaped from East German teammates to the West Germany Embassy in London and was reportedly granted asylum. She said strict cycling discipline pushed her from home, planning to pursue a career as a hairdresser. She then left London for relatives in West Germany after weekend events at Herne Hill.
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London
UPI
Monika
Horig
Irving
Dng
Miss Hofig
West, Germany
Herne Hill
Tornado doubt surrounds Yuma columns sighting
United Press International reports Phoenix Weather Bureau doubts funnel shaped columns near Yuma on Monday were tornadoes. Air over the Southwest remained unstable as moist upper levels touched off afternoon storms. Dust devils appeared west of Yuma and near Douglas, Fort Huachuca, and in the White Mountains region.
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United Press International
Phoenix Weather Bureau
Yuma
California
Yue
Phoenix Ee
Maverick
White ‘Mountains
Douglas
Fort Huachuca
Salt River Valley
Union files unfair labor practices charge against Nevis Deane Scarlnteny Inc
The International Ladies Garment Workers Union files an unfair labor practices complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against Nevis Deane Scarlnteny Inc of Scottsale. The union alleges surface bargaining over wages hours and conditions of employment and cites a prior NLRB finding of similar charges. Bacon says the company only offered token bargaining to raise the minimum wage from 1.25 to 1.40 and to pay for legal holidays.
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International Ladies Garment Workers ’ Union
Nevis Deane Scarlnteny Inc
Scottsale
National Labor Relations Board
James’ Bacon
Bacon
NURB
U.S. Youth Band Plays in Vienna
The United States youth band performs in Vienna presenting a program of classical selections for local audiences. The ensemble showcases student musicians and aims to promote cross cultural musical exchange.
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U.S
Vienna
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