Guerrillas Free Two Hostages in Dominican Embassy Crisis
The M-19 freed judge Simon Rodriguez and businessman Jorge Valencia, bringing total captives to 27, including U.S. Ambassador Diego Asencio and 18 other diplomats. Colombia rules out U.N. mediation for now. Waldheim offered to intervene. Negotiations resume Tuesday as security remains tight at the embassy.
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Diego Uribe
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Vienna
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Uribe
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Simon Rodriguez
Jorge Valencia
Olympics hero Jesse Owens dead at 66
The article recalls Jesse Owens lasting impact from the 1936 Berlin Games to later generations, noting his 11 world records and the enduring yardstick of his achievements. It highlights his later roles as a businessman and Olympic spokesman, and his 1976 Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House, four decades after Olympic fame.
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Munich
Eric Heiden
Lake Placid
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White House
Gerald R. Ford
FBI readies indictments against top organized crime leaders
FBI sources say grand juries may indict heads of several crime families this summer with additional significant indictments for No 2 men and consigliere positions. Deep undercover work and court approved wiretaps under the Organized Crime Control Act fuel the sweeping moves as law enforcement pursues racketeering and related crimes across gambling pornography and loan sharking networks.
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Washington
UPI
FBI
America
United Press International
Francis M. Mullen Jr
U.S
William Webster
Former hitman to testify in FBI bribery case trial
Former Mafia hitman James Fratianno now a protected witness will testify against James Licavoli Anthony Liberatore John Calandra Pasquale Cisternino Ronald Carabbia Thomas Lanci and Kenneth Ciarcia in a conspiracy to obtain FBI files. Trial delayed to May 12 due to defense illness.
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Fratianno
FBI
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Anthony Liberatore
John Calandra
Pasquale
Rutchie
Cisternino
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Thomas Lanci
Kenneth Ciarcia
California
Jeffrey
Liberatore
Licavoli
Jack White
Ohio
U.S
William K. Thomas
U S ultimatum to Iran amid hostages report
The State Department denied a New York Times claim of an ultimatum to Iran and said no such transfer of hostages was planned. Iran rejected threats, saying Carter had sent no conciliatory letter, while Swiss diplomats relayed messages. ABC News cited firm State Department messages to Iran.
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New York Times
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Powell
Milwaukee
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ABC News
Rangers release Ex Indian Clyde
Miami UPI Pitcher David Clyde, once hailed for early promise, was released outright by the Texas Rangers at age 25 after shoulder troubles kept him from spring exhibitions. Clyde, roaster of Cleveland last season, hopes to catch on with another major or minor league team in Charleston情.
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Desperadoes Escape Mexican Prison Target U.S. Entry
Ten convicted drug traffickers escaped Ciudad Juarez prison using armed force and kidnapping guards. They may head toward Texas ports of entry, heightening border security as officials assess whether they plan to cross into the United States. Formal police efforts and U.S. border patrol warnings followed the incident.
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Ohio in Brief: Weekend Crashes and Legal News
Two double fatality crashes and one triple fatality crash over the weekend raise Ohio’s traffic toll to at least 14 per the State Patrol. In Vermilion a Friday night crash killed two. in a car train crash near Coshacton Saturday five died. near Byesville Sunday a car soared into a creek killing two. The tally shows three deaths Friday, five Saturday, six Sunday. Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Craig Wright will hear defense motions for a new trial in Penthouse publisher Guccione’s libel and privacy suit against Larry Flynt and Hustler, after a jury awarded $39.8 million in March. In Cleveland, the Ohio Lottery daily numbers game drew 259 with sales of $592,791 and a $226,134 payoff. Yugoslav consul general Lenardic claims Cleveland is a center for terrorist planning by Croatian separatists. a Croatian leader denies it. Ironworkers Union Local 1 member James P. Cawley’s body was found in the trunk of his car, pulled from the Cuyahoga River. autopsy pending. Carl B. Stokes, former Cleveland mayor and NBC newsman, is lobbying to be ambassador to Rhodesia, with Stokes as a possible, but unlikely, Carter administration pick.
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Carl B. Stokes
National Broadcasting Co
New York
Rhodesia
Cleveland Press
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Carter
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Ohio
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
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Landrieu campaigns in Columbus for Carter in Ohio
Moon Landrieu U S secretary of Housing and Urban Development campaigned for President Carter in Columbus. He declined to reveal specifics on federal housing cuts but called any pause in city funding temporary. He noted no Cincinnati Dayton or Youngstown aid programs and warned of industry losses.
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Assam unrest prompts Indian army peace alert
In Assam ethnic clashes intensify as Bengalis disrupt road rail and air links. Calcutta police fire tear gas during protests at Dum Dum airport injuring officers and demonstrators. Also notes a minor 2.0 quake near Kyoto and a fact about Seeing Eye dogs’ working life.
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