DC8 hijack ends after 15 hour siege
Disgruntled United Airlines mechanic DC8 hijack ends with surrender after 15 hour standoff. Hostages Richard Funk and Jerry Dusenberry released or injured. Hinnant cited sick leave woes and demanded another jet before surrendering to authorities.
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Richard Funk
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Lincoln Jones
United
Dusenberry
Judge voids adoption of 32yearold by 33yearold lover
Westerly Rhode Island judge revokes last week’s approval of the adoption of Elaine Ivy Tattersall by Joseph A. Comelli III. Judge John F. Lallo cites new information and orders the couple to appear with counsel. Family Court Judge Rossi had warned the move borders on incest and may violate state law.
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Westerly Probate Court
Jan. N
Joseph A. Comelli III
Elaine Ivy Tattersall
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Family Court
Angelo G. Rossi
Menard escapee to face kidnapping charges
A 22-year-old Danville man, Robert Harris, will be arraigned next week on aggravated kidnapping charges stemming from his escape from Menard Correctional Center. He overpowered a guard, stole the car, abducted a Red Bud man and his son, and forced them to drive to East St. Louis before being captured.
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Robert Harris
Monroe County
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Red Bud
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Leroy Whelan
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Water boil advisory issued for Stonemark Trailer Court
Residents at the Stonemark Trailer Court in Cambria are told to boil water for three minutes until tests by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency confirm safety. The water line break Sunday night has been repaired but requires clearance before use. Mayor John Rowatt announced the advisory.
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Rowatt
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World Bank approves 160 million for Chile loans faces European opposition
The World Bank approves two Chile loans totaling 160 million despite opposition from five Scandinavians and five other European nations. The United States backs the loans citing financial reasons, with 25 million for agriculture and 35 million for electric power, over 17 years at 8.7 percent. Critics cite human rights concerns under Pinochet after the 1973 coup. The US, contributing about a quarter of WB funds, holds similar voting influence.
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Salvadore Allende
Henry S. Reuss
Dwis
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Congress
Quick draw loser dies in living room gun contest
West Side man Chester Meeks 23 and roommate Pearl Grubbs 33% faced a fatal shooting during a loaded .38 contest in their Chicago apartment. Meeks was struck in the left chest after both drew. Grubbs is charged with murder as Robert Curry witnessed the event and a 14 year old saw parts of it.
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Pearl Grubbs
Robert Curry
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Grubbs
Carter's pick Bell under fire over civil rights record
The Carter transition faces a clash over Griffin Bell's civil rights record as he seeks confirmation as attorney general. Critics cite desegregation rulings and all white club memberships, while Carter defends Bell as moderate and reforming. Bell plans a press conference to answer questions about busing views and Carswell support.
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Julian Bond
Women favor Harris and Marshall amid Cabinet chatter
Women and labor groups react to President-elect Carter’s Cabinet picks with mixed signals. Patricia Harris earns praise from feminists and civil rights groups while the U S Conference of Mayors and the Homebuilders Association criticize her HUD appointment. Labor groups back F Ray Marshall. Meany supports him despite backing Dunlop. Harold Brown’s Defense post draws little comment.
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Harris
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