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Hijacking Threat to Kill Daughter Fails to Bring About nrf ii wnman identified uT Smith's mother took Richard Ash, special agent In charge of the FBI office here, said Smith boarded the unoccupied jetliner as it stood near a terminal gate about 5 a.m. at Buffalo International Airport. He demanded that the airline provide a pilot for the craft and said he would kill the child his demands were not met. "He apparently decided he was not going to get out" of the airport, Ash said, describing how Smith put down the knife he was carrying and walked down the ramp of the plane 2 hours later, carrying his daughter. He was accompanied by an unidentified FBI agent who had sneaked aboard the plane.

The child, Identified as Jetuan Smith, was not Injured, Ash said. She was taken to a Buffalo hospital for observation. Ash said Smith wonld face a charge of attempted hijacking. Buffalo police aald Smith allegedly stabbed the child's mother, Ethel Smith, 20, and a man Identified only as Dennis Keeys, 23, during an incident on Riley Street, grabbed the child and fled. The woman was reported in critical condition, the man in fair condition at Deaconess Hospital In Buffalo.

Smith drove (o the airport with the child, police said, and created a commotion outside the terminal post office during which he shouted that he would kill the youngster. Then he boarded the Jet, they added. "turns talking to Smith and at one point the woman walked part way up he plane's ramp, exchanged comments with him and then returned to the terminal. How the FBI agent got aboard the plune was not disclosed, but Ash Indicated the agent had talked with Smith before the surrender. Police said Smith had left a note at his mother's home indicating he was depressed and contemplating suicide.

Authorities declined to comment on what prompted the stabbing incident that preceded the alleged hijack attempt. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A man surrendered to an FBI agent early today after holding his 17-month-old daughter hostage at knlfe-polnt and threatening to kill her In an abortive attempt to hijack an American Airlines Jet, police said. The FBI said the man, Identified as Charles Smith, 23, pf Buffalo, agreed to glye up after being assured that police would not harm him. According to the FBI and local police, the entire episode began with a stabbing incident In Buffalo's Inner city during the early morning hours.

Jardine Labels Death of Player Tragic Loss 23 Die in Wisconsin Holiday Traffic St. Paul, Gary Tltone, Oak Park, Richard Clausen, 59, Shiocton; Walter Behnke, 55, Manawa; Judith Frasch, 27, Antioch, Shirley Kasik, 38, Antioch, Terry Peterson, 21, Algoma; Steven Akerlund, 19, Sylvester Muckerhelde, 57, West Bend; Calvin Haues, 38, Cudahy; Frank Adler, 90, rural Pulaski; Russell Ulmer 15, Pulaski; George Whiteside, 3i Milwaukee, and Debera Yohanek, 2 months, Mllwau-. kee. Platteville, was killed Tuesday when struck by a car as he walked home along U.S. 151 In Grant County.

Karen Anne Washnleskl, 15, of Iron River, died Monday when she and two girlfriends were struck by a car as they walked along U.S. 2 about 15 miles west of Ashland. Paul Riese, 72, of Brodbead was killed Monday night in a twocar crash in Green County. Other weekend victims included: Jeanette Hovey, 17, a University of Wisconsin football player, died Tuesday when struck by a car while changing a flat tire on a Madi-. son street.

son street (See Picture on 1 and Coach John Jardine's reaction In Col one.) Elizabeth Walker, 22, of rural Madison, died Tuesday of injuries suffered Monday when struck by the rear view mirror of a camper truck as she bicycled along U.S. 151 near Sun Prairie. George Rouse, 64, of rural (By ttw Auoclattd Prate) Wisconsin traffic accidents claimed at least 23 lives during the July 4 weekend, compared to 18 last year. The deaths brought the Badger State's 1972 toll to 523, compared with 455 on this date last year. Robert Dahm, 55, of Shawano, died Tuesday of Injuries suffered July 3 In a Shawano County accident, officials said.

Elmer Carlson, 53, Fired doff C'MhI MILWAUKEE (AP) The traffic death of University of Wisconsin football star Tim Klosek Monday night was a "terrible, tragic loss," Coach John Jardine said Tuesday. "I've been so upset by what happened that I haven't given any thought to what this means to the team," Jardine said. Klosek, 21, from Whiting, was the Badgers No. 2 pass receiver in 1971, catching 25 aerials for 439 yards. He was expected to be a starter this fall.

Hanrahan's Trial Will Start July 10 CHICAGO (AP) The trial of the Cook County Chicago prosecutor Edward Hanrahan and 13 others involved in a controversial 1969 police weapons raid was continued today until July 10. Two Black Panther leaders were slain In the raid. Judge Philip J. Romitl of Circuit Court granted a defense request to allow one of the defense lawyers, Thomas P. Sullivan, time to complete a vacation.

Klosek was struck by a car as he changed, a flat tire on his own vehicle at the edge of a Madison street, police said. He was spending the summer In Madison to work with Badger quarterback Rudy Steiner. "Tim worked out every day with Steiner," Jardine said. "It's a shame. He was a great kid and was raring to go." "He had great concentration," Jardine said.

"He worked extra hard to get open. He didn't possess blazing speed, but had a knack of getting by his man and getting open." Klosek's loss will hit the Badgers in an especially vulnerable spot. Jardine has said repeatedly this fall's squad will be the deepest Badger team he's had-with exception of wide receiver and quarterback. Tom Lonnborg now is the only experienced receiver returning this fall. Klosek's replacement probably will be Mike Haas, a 6-foot-2 senior from Waukesha, who was the No.

2 split end at the end of spring practice. Humboldt, Iowa, and Dianne Rounds, 18, rural Boscobel, were killed Tuesday night in a car-camper collision on U.S. 18 in Grant County, Deputies said Carlson's camper collided headon with Miss Rounds' car. Jerome Andlar, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Lewis Andler of Milwaukee, was killed night when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle on a Milwaukee street, police said. Tim Klosek, 21, of Whiting, ill! the bank 'V I 41 i-'. IT 'is Penalty Sorry tor Fischer's lawyers, was read to newsmen by Max Euwe, president of the International Chess Federation FIDE. It was not known whether this would be sufficient to overcame Russian objections to starting the match. In! a statement Tuesday, Spassky said he would consider starting play only if Fisch-! er paid the penalty for his behavior.

Spassky told The Associated Press this afternoon he still did not know whether the match would begin on Thursday. He said there would be an announcement by the Russian delegation later. "We are- sorry the world Urn Spassky Demands Fischer REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) Bobby Fischer apologized today for delaying the start of his $400,000 chess match with world champion Boris Spassky of Russia. The American, whose dispute over prize money forced organizers to postpone the world championship round, said he had the greatest respect for Spassky as a man fJ The statement, prepared by Truman Condition Still Satisfactory KANSAS CITY (AP) -Former President Harry S. Truman remains in satisfactory, condition at Research -Medical Center, where he is hospitalized for tests relating to what doctors say is a "lower gastrointestinal ailment." Hospital officials report the 88-year-old Truman has been resting comfortably and was visited Tuesday by his wife, Bess.

A spokesman said Truman's physician. Dr. Wallace Graham, has given no indication when the former president might be discharged from the hospital. Truman, admitted Sunday, has taken several walks in the hospital corridors. Girl, 4, Slain Fireworks Kill Two, Injure Dozen in U.S.

French president Georges Pompidou fired Jacques Chaban Delmas, above, as France's premier today and named Pierre Messmer to" succeed him. The premiership is primarily a ceremonial one. The dismissal of Chaban -Delmas came as a surprise. He has recently been under fire because of personal tax dealings. Shortly after the announcement that Chaban-Delmas and his government had stepped down, Pompidou' summoned Messmer, like Chaban-Delmas one of the earliest followers of Gen.

Charles de Gaulle. Delay championship was delayed," Fischer's apology began. "My problems were not with Spassky whom I respect as a man and admire as a player." If Spassky and the Soviet' people were "distressed or discomfited," Fischer contin- ued, "I am indeed sorry." What Spassky meant when he demanded "just punishment" for Fischer, he would not say. There were unconfirmed reports the Russians wanted Fischer to be penalized with a loss of the first game. Though some chess officials were pessimistic about the fate of the match this morning, optimism prevailed by midafternoon.

firework device exploded in a crowd of. spectators observing a display, at Bangs Lake, 40 miles northwest of Chicago Eight other persons were treated and three of them were hospitalized following the explosion Tuesday night. All three were reported in satisfactory condition early today. In Seattle an errant skyrocket exploded in a crowd gathered near a fountain at-the Seattle Center. Up to a dozen persons were injured and three of them were hospitalized.

None was believed in serious condition Witnesses said the skyrocket started upward but appeared to "break off" and exploded the crowd. The fireworks display in Elsinore, went off all at once when a spark from a skyrocket touched off worth of star bursts, fire balls, aerial bombs and rockets. The Pyrotechnics were loaded aboard a barge in Lake Elsinore, which was ringed by thousands of spectators. No spectator was hurt and the five technicians conducting the display dove overboard and escaped with minor powder burns. In Baldwin, police said Clarence Lake, 60, was killed when someone tossed a firecracker taped to a rock Into a five-gallon can.

The blast' ripped the can, and a shrapnel-like piece cut Lake's throat, police said. In Brookfield, 111., a suburb southwest of Chicago, Norbert Feret, 20, of Chicago, was burned on the leg in another community fireworks accident. A misfire set off the entire store of fireworks assembled for the display, producing a spectacular series of explosions and injuring Feret. ft Heritage Bank that never closes introduces the our new "24 -hour banker" brings Gives you cash you these services: Looked for Someone to Kill, Deputies Say of Suspects Accepts deposits Transfers funds from one account to another Accepts loan payments All you need is your "24-hour banker" card The "24-hour banker" makes banking easier than service. Enjoy the convenience of ever! Serves you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It Call us or stop in soon. It is now being will be located in our parking lot. It's fast and easy demonstrated in our lobby, and will be in operation to operate. And there is no extra charge for this new next month. Heritage Bank Brings Another First In Banking Service To Racine (By the Associated Press) Two men were killd and more than a dozen persons were injured as a result' of mishaps during two Fourth of July fireworks demonstrations.

Five pyrotechnicians escaped serious injury in a third incident. Police in Wauconda, 111., said Edward G. Bulger, 24, was killed when some kind of JOYCE ANN HUFF earlier that investigation indicated "it must be a blatant case of murder a joy killing. The three men in custody were identified as Donald Paul Antel, 21, Michael Ramirez, 18, and Oscar Hernandez, 22, all from suburban Norwalk. Police said all were unemployed.

Mrs. Huff Said she did not know any of the men. -It was not Immediately revealed what evidence led to the arrests, although deputies conducted an exhaustive house-to-house questioning in the neighborhood where the shooting occurred. Sources said officers showed neighbors a composite drawing of a man resembling frf LOS ANGELES (AP) The mother of a 4-year-old girl slain by a shotgun biast from a Dassinsr car said sheriff's deputies told her husband the three men arrested in the case "were just out looking for someone to kill." Sheriffs deputies said the case "is pretty well wrapped up." They planned to seek a formal complaint from the district attorney against three men uiiesieu lucouay auu booked for investigation of murder. Joyce Ann Huff was fatally injured by the shotgun blast, while playing in a neighbor's yard Sunday in suburban Hawaiian Gardens.

"Sheriffs deputies have told my husband that the three men were just out looking for someone to 'kill," Ber-nice Huff said Tuesday. "It takes awfuUy brutish men to do that kind of thing to have fun." Sheriffs Deputy David Wat-ner said, today that as far as a motive for the crime, "There simply is none." eputy Robert Wood said 4001 North Main RACINE Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53402, Phone: 639-6010 MEMBP.R F.D.I.

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