North Vietnam may release three U S pilots
North Vietnam signaled the possible release of three captured American pilots in a statement carried by VNA and Radio Hanoi. Names include Navy Lt. JG Markham Gartley, Navy Lt. Norris Charles, and Air Force Maj. Edward Elias, with no dates given for release. Gerald Gartley of Maine reacted emotionally upon hearing the news.
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Tokyo
UPI
North Vietnam
Communist
Vietnam News Agency
VNA
Foreign Ministry
U.S
Vietnam
Radio Handi
Radio Hanoi
United States
Republic of Vietnam
U. S
Navy
JG Markham Ligon Gartley
Kentucky
Nghe An
Norris Alphonzo Charles
Florida
Ha Ting
Air Force
Edward Knight Elias
Arkansas
Quang Binh
Defense Department
Washington
Greenville
Maine
Gerald A. Gartley
Markham Gartley
Ramsey Clark
Hanoi
Charles
Tampa
Fla
Nixon
Tragedy in Montreal Fire Leaves Scores Dead and Injured
Police say three men fled in a gray car after bombs were thrown into the Blue Bird Cafe in downtown Montreal. Fire and medical officials report at least 42 killed and over 60 injured, many in critical condition, with 20 dead confirmed by several hospitals. Witnesses describe panicked patrons and a chaotic escape from the two story venue frequented by seamen and country music fans.
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Montreal
Blue Bird Cafe
Guy Paquette
Sam'dugay
Blue Bird
George Lancia
Exterminator dies spraying cyanide in attic incident
In North Ridgeville an exterminator spraying cyanide gas died in an attic after seven minutes on the job. John Willits attempted to rescue May, who died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Others treated included Mrs. Carol Reith and Kendall Reith with possible inhalation. The coroner will perform an autopsy.
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North Ridgeville
John Willits
Noll Dr
May
William John May
Moore Rd
Avon Lake
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Carol Reith
Nell Dr
Kendall
Roland Schick
Burmeister Funeral Home
Lorain County
Weather forecast for Labor Day weekend shows mild, partly cloudy skies
U S Weather Service Cleveland reports 0 percent rain today 40 percent tonight and 0 percent tomorrow with highs in the 70s Tonight and tomorrow mild with cloudiness and lows in the 50s Extended outlook for Monday mid 70s Partly cloudy travel outlook includes rain in Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana Kentucky and Michigan
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U.S. Weather Service
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Hearing on Dem HQ bugging evidence proceeding
A rare Saturday court session weighs blocking Democrats from collecting evidence in their civil suit over the alleged bugging of the Democratic National headquarters. Judge Chronive RN. Richey briefs the case as prosecutors seek access to information from suspects and opposition lawyers.
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Washington
UPI
John N. Mitchell
Bae Fve
Ba Tre
Jessge Chronive
Richey
Wattle Wins U S First Olympic Track Gold in 86 Meter Race
Munich report recalls Dave Wattle of Bowling Green charging to the finish to edge Evgeni Arzhanov of the Soviet Union and capture the 86 meter Olympic track event.
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Munich
UPI
Dave Wattle
Bowling Green
United States
Evgeni Arzhanov
Soviet Union
Hostage Crisis Near Brooklyn Cashing Agency
An unidentified gunman seized Sheila Edelie and a second hostage at a Brooklyn check cashing office. Police shot and killed the gunman after he released the tearful hostage and attempted to flee in an automobile.
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Sheila Edelie
Brooklyn
N.Y
Generaaly
Miss Edelie
AP Phete
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N. Viets
Norris Charles
William A. Babcock
Ridgeville
Robert Leety
Alwin Exterminating Co
Elyria
Jim Barnes
Willits
Leety
Medina
William J. May
Ralth Moore
Wiliam Lein
Dem
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