Hijack Plot: Bearden Duo Aims to Sell Jet to Castro
Federal officials say Leon Bearden and his 16 year old son Cody hijacked a $3 million Boeing 707 with intent to fly to Havana, sell to Fidel Castro's government, and live on the proceeds. Bearden posted $100,000 bond. authorities say Bearden contacted the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City last January. The capture involved a guard and Bearden was subdued after a struggle on the plane at El Paso.
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Congress backs tougher penalties for hijacking and armed flights
UPI reports Senator Mike Monroney and aviation leaders push swift approval of a bill to broaden prison terms for hijackers to life and impose 20 year terms for threats against flight crews. The plan would bar concealed weapons on planes and authorize armed guards aboard some flights. A fi ve point FAA memo offers a $10,000 reward for hijacking plots and cites anticipated Senate action next.
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Kennedy tied down hijacked jet crisis in El Paso
UPI reports President Kennedy directed federal agencies to keep the hijacked airliner grounded at El Paso Texas and rejected demands for a ransom or safe passage to Havana. FAA chief Najeeb Halaby says the decision risked lives but aimed to preserve law and order in U S aviation.
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East German Red Asks OK To Seal Berlin Border
East German leader Walther Ulbricht reportedly asked Soviet Premier Khrushchev for permission to seal the West Berlin border to stop refugee flight. Reports could not be confirmed. Ulbricht pressed for an immediate settlement of Berlin problems as thousands fled despite police checks. The refugee tide followed Khrushchev’s threats to sign a separate peace with East Germany.
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Multiple City Projects Stall as Officials Mull Approvals
Local reports indicate bypass construction near Where To Turn is imminent but must await approval from the federal roads bureau. County auditors seek state action on appraisal funds while East-West talks on youth violence proceed amid conflicting notices. Ulbricht’s stance on Berlin refugees remains contested as power outages prompt rumor-sourced explanations.
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Power Outage Strikes Northeast Ohio Delays Newsroom
A massive power failure swept northern Ohio before noon disabling operations and blanketing areas from Elyria to Lorain. Power was restored in stages by 2 pm, allowing limited resumption of work at The Chronicle Telegram and local plants including U.S. Steel and Ford to restart second shifts.
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Ohio Governor Likely Calls Special Session on Capital Improvements
Gov Michael V DiSalle indicated a special session of the Ohio legislature may be convened to act on a 42 million capital improvements bill once Senate leader C Stanley Mechem is released from hospital The plan includes keeping contractors on site despite funding delay and promising future appropriation The note follows a recess when no action was taken and sets Nov 14 for return to the session
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FBI raid ends armed camp sheltering AWOL Marine
FBI agents and Indiana state police overran an armed camp near Louisville Illinois to seize AWOL Marine Don Davis and his wealthy protector Harold Harrell. Davis deserted citing Marine training as hate and sin, while Harrell guarded the group with guards, guns, and towers. Seizure included arrests of Harrell and Davis and surrounding officers.
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