Peron Homecoming Marred by Airport Shootout in Argentina
Former President Juan Peron returned to Argentina after 18 years in exile but an airport melee between rival Peronist factions turned joyous homecoming into chaos. At least six were killed and about 165 wounded as gunfire erupted near Ezeiza International Airport, prompting diversion of Peron’s plane to Moron.
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Skylab crew packs for splashdown after long spaceflight
Skylab's first crew report strong health after 26 days in zero gravity. Dr Joseph Kerwin, joined by Charles Conrad and Paul Weitz, says they feel well and can perform daily tasks. They load baggage into the Apollo command ship for a Pacific splashdown at 9 50 a.m. EDT Friday, and move film cassettes and data from the 100 ton lab.
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Pete” Conrad
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Bomb blasts rock Londonderry as CDC IRA clash erupts
Guerrillas detonated multiple bombs in Londonderry causing extensive property damage and minor injuries while mortars fired at an army post fell short. The violence coincides with the CDC appealing to the IRA to halt its campaign.
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Rubber workers strike idles 18000 at Firestone plants
The United Rubber Workers union walked out after failed contract talks with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. about wages pensions and working conditions. Twelve plants closed 18 000 workers idled as leaders urged near agreement from URW president Peter Bomarito. in Akron Ohio.
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Ransom Demands Tied to Dual Abductions in Argentina
Police declined to comment on the kidnapings of an American and a German, while a morning paper reported separate guerrilla groups holding each captive for a $1 million ransom. The American, Jon R. Thompson, is Firestone president in Buenos Aires, seized Monday night during rush hour on a public highway. the German, Juan Kurdt Gebhardt, was abducted Tuesday morning near his suburban home.
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