Hijackers Held In Algeria After Detroit Flight
Algerian authorities allowed a Delta DC8 hijacked from Detroit to land in Algiers for humanitarian reasons and seized the $1 million ransom. The eight captors and three children were questioned then kept at a secret location as the plane continued to Barcelona. FBI identified the group as Melvin and Jean McNair and relatives, with Algerian officials wary of making the nation a hijacker haven. A decorous display at the Detroit bungalow was noted by investigators.
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Miami
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Yahari
Ayana
Joyce Tillerson
Kenya
Harry Singleton
Larry Burgess
Allan Davis
Algeria
Eldridge Cleaver
Black Panther Party
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Cleaver
Washington
State Department
Westen Airlines
Somerset Leaders Debate Eagleton Pullout Impact
Somerset County figures split over Senator Eagleton’s decision to withdraw from the Democratic ticket due to a psychiatric history. Party officials and supporters weigh effects on McGovern’s bid, replacement options, and November prospects.
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McGovern Eyes Running Mate Among Churchill Muskie Figures
McGovern signals a running mate choice within days after canceling a national TV talk on Eagleton. Church and Muskie emerge as leading contenders with O'Brien and Sargent Shriver also cited. Kennedy remains McGovern’s likely first-choice. National Democrats prepare procedures to replace Eagleton at the Democratic National Committee.
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Washington
George McGovern
McGovern
Thomas F. Eagleton
Frank Church
Idaho
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Democratic National Committee
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Peace Corps
France
R. Sargent Shriver
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Eagleton
Richard Dougherty
Youthpower Efficiency 96 Per Cent in Somerset Week
Somerset County Youthpower reports 157 jobs filled during Youth Employment Week achieving a 96 percent efficiency. Coordinator Joe Policicchio cites it as the most successful week and notes the program runs from June 12 to August 18 with community involvement key to overall success.
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Joe Policicchio
Somerset County Youthpower
Policicchio
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Mostly cloudy and warm with a chance of showers Wednesday and Wednesday night. Highs in the mid 70s to low 80s. Lows Wednesday night in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Thursday remains cloudy and very warm with humidity and chances of thundershowers. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
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McGovern Pentagon cut proposal defeated in Senate
In a 59 to 33 vote the Senate rejected McGovern's amendment to cut the Pentagon budget by 4 billion dollars to 77.6 billion, linking the measure to defense funding amid broader end the war votes. McGovern urged redirecting funds to social programs while warning of waste and overruns in weapons programs.
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Washington
George McGovern
Senate
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Farm unions and boycotts discussed at Somerset meeting
Somerset County farmers met at St. Peter's Parish Hall to hear representatives from the United Farm Workers Union and Charles Card of the Pennsylvania Farmers’ Association. The discussion covered lettuce boycotts, wage claims, and union jurisdiction in California lettuce fields.
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United Farm Workers Union
Charles Card
PFA
Camp Hill
Joseph Johns Jr
Davidsville
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Valencia
U.S
Arizona
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Teamsters Union
Oard
Insanity Defense Led In Wallace Attempted Assassination
Defense psychiatrist testified Arthur Bremer was legally insane on May 15 the day of the Wallace shooting. Dr Gray diagnosed him as a latent schizophrenic after five hours of examination in jail. FBI tests found no fingerprints on the revolver and could not conclusive link the gun or bullets to Bremer.
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Arthur Herman Bremer
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Shelia Hafter Gray
Chevy Chase
Bremer
Prince Georges County
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Wallace
Ralph W. Powers
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