Hostage crisis in Dhaka widens as American in danger
An American hostage, California banker John Gabriel, in the Japanese Red Army hijacked DC8 in Dacca faces possible execution. After a 78 hour standoff, Gabriel was rushed to Red Cross hospital with serious chest pains as terrorists press for 6 million dollars and freedom for jailed comrades.
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Noted Arizonans named in Bolles case testimony
Howard Woodall testifies in the Don Bolles murder case that prominent Arizonans could not afford for the defendant to speak. James Robison and M Dunlap face murder and conspiracy charges. Adamson implicated them last January.
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Carter staff sing to President on birthday trip
Several hundred Carter aides lined the White House South Lawn to wish the President a happy birthday as he and Mrs. Carter headed to Camp David for the weekend. Mrs. Carter gave him an early gift a book to help identify trees at Camp David.
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Pima jail faces court action over overcrowding fires and escapes
Pima County officials warn the jail is overcrowded and unsafe with frequent escapes and fire hazards. They anticipate court action to limit inmate numbers and seek urgent safety upgrades including new mattresses and structural repairs.
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Carter weighs tax cut plans across withholding and rates
President Carter weighs a three stage tax rate cut from 14 to 12 percent minimum and 70 to 50 percent maximum between 1979 and 1981. The memo also suggests 1978 withholding cuts and a family of four could see up to 1360 yearly relief, with no tax on income rising to 9500 dollars.
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Filtered cigarettes linked to earlier death, study finds
Edinboro State College researchers report smokers of filtered cigarettes may die two to four years sooner than nonfiltered smokers. Dr. G H Miller notes filters trap smoke reducing oxygen, raising blood carbon monoxide and increasing cardiovascular risk, while tar-related cancer risk appears lessened for long thin cigarettes.
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