Trident Jetliner Crash Kills 118 On British Soil
A British European Airways Trident jet crashed at Heathrow minutes after takeoff for Brussels, killing all 118 aboard. Victims include 34 Americans and 12 British doctors en route to a homeopathic congress. many Irish industrialists also perished. The disaster follows two other major crashes in five days.
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Memorial service for flood dead in Rapid City gym
In Rapid City South Dakota a memorial service honored 216 flood victims held in a 6200 seat high school gym. Rev Burnell A Lund noted the community loss as readings and hymns united mourners from all walks of life. The scene reflected national sorrow and resilience.
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National bill vote looms in House and Senate this week
Boston mourns nine firemen killed in the Hotel Vendome collapse as flags fly at half staff and black bunting adorns 45 fire houses. The victims aged 27 to 52 were buried after a corner section fell during a weekend blaze, with seven other firefighters injured. Goober peas noted as peanuts in the South.
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Breakin at DNC HQ prompts political espionage charges
Five men were arrested in the Watergate break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. One was a Nixon campaign security official. another, a Miami realtor with Republican ties. James McCord Jr, a former CIA security chief, was detained on bail amid ongoing FBI investigations.
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U S Women’s Ski Team Diet Promotion Prompts Caution
An advertisement claims the U S Women’s Ski Team endorses a rapid weight loss plan promising 20 pounds in two weeks. The copy urges readers to tear out the page as a reminder and suggests trying the diet over others.
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