Marines Storm Dutch Government Building Free 70 Hostages
In Assen Netherlands 60 Dutch marines stormed the Trentos provincial government headquarters under cover fire from rooftops freeing 70 hostages held by South Moluccan militants for days Three hostages wounded one severely Weapons threat included a ransom and flight plan demanded by the attackers before the assault which began after a reported hostage execution turn false.
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Assen
Netherlands
Tages
Negotiators near coal settlement as strike lingers
United Mine Workers and coal industry negotiators resume talks amid reports of nearing agreement that could end a 99 day strike. Officials said a deal may be possible today, but union council and rank and file approval are still required before any settlement ends the walkout.
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Washington (Ap
United Mine Workers
Justice Department
Mark Sheehan
White House
Jody Powell
UMW
Arnold Miller
Washington
Postmen Protest New Ford Pintos in Herrin
Herrin postmen complained about U S Postal Service Ford Pintos replacing older Chevrolet Vegas saying the trunks are too small and the back seats hard to reach with mail bags. Kenneth Brown and colleagues described hip and leg problems from prior cars and urged grievance arbitration while officials say car sourcing varies by town and no formal complaints reached their desks.
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Barbara Schechter
Herrin
U. S. Postal Service
Kenneth Brown
Brown
Postal Service
Southern Illinois
Fred Schoonover
Schoonover
Postal Service Union
Darrell Cutler
U.S. Postal Service
Carbondale
Cutler
Illinois
Mud and rain flood roads across Southern Illinois area
Heavy rainfall and melting snow created widespread standing water in Southern Illinois. U.S. 51 and Illinois 13 faced flooded sections with traffic detours while officials said water should subside by afternoon. Riverside streets in Carbondale and Marion saw beds of water as forecasters predicted improving conditions.
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Southern Illinois
Richard Moore
Carbondale
U.S. 51
Illinois 13
Harrisburg
Ron Hardwig
Illinois Department of Transportation
Riot at Villa Devoto Prison Kills 44 in Argentina
Police report 44 dead and about 30 seriously injured as guards and riot police quell a prison uprising at Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires. The 2500 inmate facility, crowded with political prisoners, faced explosions, smoke and helicopter support during the morning clash.
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Buenos Aires
Villa Devoto
Argentina
CST
Resi
Protests Spark Hearing On East West Corridor Plan
West Walnut Street residents press for a public hearing as Carbondale City Council considers the proposed east west corridor. Editorial notes urge peace after recent Israeli civilian slaughter. Local sports recap mentions Collinsville and Olney in Class AA semis at SIU Carbondale. Weather and mail delivery items referenced.
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West Walnut Street
Shas
Carbondale
Collinsville
Olney
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Uncertain Fate of Panama Canal Treaties
Washington faces Senate dissatisfaction as two White House amendments falter and a pivotal vote on the canal treaties approaches. Four undecided lawmakers demand changes, backers appear short of victory, while opponents seek to block ratification with 34 votes. Georgia senators Talmadge and Nunn announce support for the pacts.
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New York Times News Service
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
Senate
White House
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Sam Nunn
Navy May Seize Electric Boat Work Over Submarine Cost Overrun
The Navy threatened to take over General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyards if the firm halts work on nuclear submarines over a $544 million overrun. Some 14,000 Connecticut and Rhode Island jobs hang in the balance as Electric Boat, a major employer, faces a $1.4 billion contract for 18 fast attack subs. Navy Secretary Claytor said a court injunction could force continued production, with two subs already completed and the final delivery due within six years.
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UMW
Appalachian
Midwestern
Keystone
W. Va
Washington
Navy
General Dynamics Corp
Electric Boat Shipyards
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Electric Boat
W. Graham Claytor
Electric Boat Management
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Homer Redd
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Adrian Chamness
Pony Express
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
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South Market Street
Marion
Don Semancik
National Weather Service Office
Cairo
Moore
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Paducah
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Dent
Noticias Argentinas
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