Two Filipino hijackers surrender ending Manila jetline siege
In Manila a JAL DC8 hijack ended after 12 hours as two Filipino gunmen surrendered to officials including Tourism Secretary Aspiras. They freed passengers and eight male crew members remained aboard. one passenger with heart condition released earlier. No injuries reported.
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Tokyo
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Virginians Endure Cold as Thermometers Drop to Four
The coldest winter spell hit Virginia from the western mountains to the Atlantic coast with Bluefield at 4 degrees and Roanoke at 9. Coastal cities remained milder with Norfolk 21 and Newport News 23. Overnight lows included Bristol 10 Lynchburg 12 Dulles Airport 13 Charlottesville 14 Danville 15 and Richmond 16. The weather service said skies were clear statewide except in western mountains and the cold should ease some Tuesday with partial cloudiness.
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Israeli cabinet vows peace talks in Geneva and veto push
Foreign Minister Yigal Allon heads to Washington to press the United States to veto any UN Security Council move to take over Arab Israeli peace negotiations. The cabinet also backs resuming the Geneva peace conference and rejects changes to UN resolutions 242 and 338, signaling readiness for final talks with neighboring Arab states without preconditions.
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Irate QE2 Passengers Stranded After Caribbean Cruise
The Queen Elizabeth II limped into Norfolk with about 1,100 passengers needing flights home after New Year's reef damage. Coast guard said no danger. Cunard arranged two Piedmont jets for 200 travelers, an 18 car Amtrak train for 800 to Washington, Philadelphia and New York, while many awaited drydock repairs and continued delays.
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Ford Calls Immediate Cease-Fire in Angola
President Ford urged an immediate cease-fire and end to outside intervention in Angola. He backed a national unity government and warned the Soviet Union against further intervention. He ruled out using grain sales as leverage and outlined continued diplomatic efforts to stabilize the conflict.
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United States
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Four Day New Year Weekend Traffic Deaths Meet Estimates
The Associated Press reports 381 highway fatalities over the four day New Year weekend, aligning with the National Safety Council estimate of 350 to 400 and lower than the 427 deaths recorded in the 1973 four day period. The article notes earlier lows for a four day Christmas and mentions CIA related recruitment rumors moving to Europe with denials from officials.
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Kissinger to Lead Strategy Talks Before U N Debates
Secretary of State Kissinger begins a series of strategy meetings with U S ambassadors to Israel Jordan Egypt and Syria to prepare for the upcoming U N Security Council debate on the Middle East. Israel opposes PLO participation and a veto seems likely if PLO joins.
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Crosstown Clash Sends James Wood Past Handley
James Wood defeated Handley by a wide margin in a Saturday night game at the Frederick County Junior High gym before a large crowd, in a Crosstown Clash noted on the sports page.
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