Guerrillas and Soldiers Clash Through Night in Amman Fight
Palestinian guerrillas and Jordanian troops battle across Amman centered on the airport, Jebel Hussein Citadel, and royal palaces. Homes destroyed, the International Hotel hit, water systems knocked out, and 120+ passengers housed in the hotel lobby amid ongoing citywide clashes.
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TWA
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Amman
Jebel Hussein
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International Hotel
Beirut
Irbid
Jarash
Cambodian Drive Lifts Siege at Kompong Thom
Cambodian amphibious force about 1,500 men reached Kompong Thom Wednesday night and lifted the three month siege of the provincial capital 80 miles north of Phnom Penh. The operation faced only light resistance as troops secured the city and ended the standoff.
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Cambodia
Kompong Thom
Phnom
Stung Sen
Skoun
Hanoi Shows Flexibility in Paris Talks Despite Skepticism
The Hanoi delegation opened the 83rd plenary session claiming greater flexibility than the United States as U.S. envoy Bruce urged progress. Thuy said he would listen to Bruce yet called Washington schemes inflexible. Cambodian and South Vietnamese reports described battlefield moves toward Kompong Thom, with a large amphibious column and surrounding siege efforts.
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Paris
United States
Hanoi
Xuan Thuy
U.S
David K.E. Bruce
Thuy
Nixon
Bruce
South Vietnam
Pham Dang Lam
Force Ruled Out in Freeing Passengers
Washington officials say there is almost no chance the United States will use military force to free more than 300 hostages amid ongoing hijackings. The White House has deployed six C130 transports with medical aid while negotiations continue through the Red Cross.
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Beirut
Britain
West Germany
Switzerland
Israel
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
International Red ‘Cro
U.S
England
Popular Front
Washington
Nixon Administration
United States
Nixon
William P. Rogers
White House
Six Air
Ronald L. Ziegler
Jordanian Desert
6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
Germany
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Trans World Airlines
TWA
British Overseas Airways Corp
Rail Strike Deadline Delayed Five Days Amid Bargaining
Negotiations between rail industry leaders and four AFL-CIO unions pause the nationwide strike deadline to 12:01 a.m. Monday at federal request. Assistant Secretary W. J. Usery urges hard bargaining toward a peaceful settlement for about 500000 workers while warning no further postponement is planned.
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Afl-Cio
W. J. Usery
Usery
Verdant Spot Above See That Grass Growing Up There
Two people discuss a green tuft growing on top of a chimney at Boyd's Drug Store and notice a smaller tuft in a second chimney. The exchange highlights an odd detail observed above the storefront.
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Boyd’s Drug Store
The Blades of Grass Interlude and Local Ads
Downtown Winchester scene shows two eye habits amid reflections on memory and virtue. A prayer quote frames life as a blade of grass. The Village Beauty Salon begins Monday hours at 50S Cameron St with contact 667 7845. Winchester Harley-Davidson displays the new 1971 model.
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Cameron St
Quarry Meeting Set on Quarry Pollution at Stonewall School
Residents of Brucetown-Clearbrook and officials meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Stonewall Elementary to press W S Frey Inc on air pollution and safety hazards from the quarry. The meeting, sponsored by Stonewall Ruritan Club, aims to seek remedial action with participants including Rev Alexander Yates and Vincent Lord. William D Atchley will speak for petitioners while Thomas Rosenberger and E Eugene Gunter say they will attend.
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Clearbrook
Stonewall Elementary
W.S. Frey, Inc
Stonewall Ruritan Club
Alexander Yates
Vincent Lord
Frey
William D. Atchley
Frederick County
Weather front to bring showers then cooler weekend
A cold front moves in from the northwest today pushing a line of showers and thunderstorms before it. Expect cooler, less humid weather for the weekend. Also a for sale ad lists a 1964 Rambler American Cony in running condition for $200. Call 667-1377 after 7 pm.
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Richmond
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