Fireman buried after Brooklyn supermarket blaze
Charles Sanchez 33 of Ladder Co. 131 died fighting a supermarket fire in Brooklyn. His funeral drew 2,200 firemen and officials including Mayor Beame. Nine year old Scott Sanchez read a poem he wrote, expressing farewell to his father. The service recalled the fatal hours trapped in the store basement.
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Soviet forces said sent to Angola amid civil war
UNITA Foreign Minister George Sangumbe told reporters at an African summit that 500 Soviet military personnel arrived to assist in the Angolan civil war. He said these "Soviet experts" landed in Luanda yesterday aboard a Soviet ship, joining the Soviet-supported Popular Movement.
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Beulah Wilson First Woman Navy Enlistee at 41
Beulah Wilson recalls enlisting in 1917 as the Navy's first woman recruit. At 41 she joined with her son Herbert who signed up with her, saying she wanted to do her part in World War I.
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Alleged hijacker captured after jetliner to Cuba
Detroit man Richard F. Dixon was charged with murdering Patrolman Michael McAllister and hijacking an Eastern Airlines jet to Havana. He reportedly lived in Cuba for four years and was identified by the FBI as the gunman who forced the pilot to fly the plane from Detroit with 37 passengers aboard. The pre-dawn killing on a quiet South Haven street led to his capture.
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Fresh water world record fish openings teased in Sunday Scene
Outdoor editor previews freshwater world record openings by line class and angling technique in Sunday Scene. A giant muskellunge display and a Hall of Fame viewer interest are featured. Lorain County jail costs rise nearly 1 million annually due to federal rules with heating costs adding about 20,000 monthly in winter. Joe Fish, notable educator, linked to Erie County history. photos by Gene Frebs accompany.
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Florida citrus dodges freeze threat with light losses
Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Earl Wells said night temperatures fell to the mid 20s then rose, allowing growers to protect crops with smudge pots and wind. Some mild damage possible in Lake Polk and Marion counties as a cold front brings cloudy skies, scattered snow, and highs near 38. Nationwide, a cold wave reduced natural gas supplies and caused school closures in five states. several deaths were blamed on the weather.
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Christians tighten hold on Tal Zaatar camp in Beirut war
In Beirut clashes Christians press a blockade on Tal Zaatar refugee camp as Palestinian guerrillas warn of full retaliation. At least 70 killed and 150 injured in two days of fighting with rockets and mortars across the city. Col Abu Walid says food must reach the 6000 residents or risk escalation involving 10,000 guerrillas from other camps.
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Choir director recalls Singing Christmas Tree collapse tragedy
Dan Felty, former Elyrian and Bethel Assembly music minister, led a Wichita choir after the Singing Christmas Tree collapse killed one. The 700-member Bethel church plans a steeled structure for next year with safety codes underway. Felty notes the choir grew from 60 to 75 and reflects on faith turning tragedy into strength.
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Lancaster county faces rush to house British prisoners
Dateline 1776 United Press International reports Lancaster Pennsylvania authorities arranging emergency expedients to house British prisoners from Canada. Congress funds go toward extra guards and supplies including feed clothing for the captives and their three women and two children dependents.
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