Part 53, page 267

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FD-350 (Rev. 11-11-75)

(Mount Clipping in Space Below)

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Skydivers to commemorate celebrated jump of Cooper

ARIEL, Wash. — Skydivers are expected to drop into a party here Saturday to honor one of the nation's most celebrated parachutists, Dan (D.B.) Cooper.

The Saturday skydivers, however, should find the jump easier than their famous counterpart did. They'll jump into a clearing near the Ariel Store, whereas Cooper is believed to have landed in trees not far from the southwestern Washington community.

Cooper is the name given by a middle-aged man who hijacked a Northwest Airlines 727 jetliner Nov. 25, 1971. He ordered four parachutes and $200,000 in cash, and while the plane flew low through stormy weather between Seattle and Reno, the hijacker lowered the rear door and bailed out.

He has never been found — and neither has the ransom money. Authorities believe Cooper bailed out somewhere in the Ariel or Warren Dam areas, and probably was killed in the attempt.

For the people in Ariel, Cooper's caper has become legend. "They talk about him all the time," said Germaine Tricola, who is throwing the party to commemorate the skyjacking.

"Cooper's Caper Party" will begin at 1 p.m. at the Ariel Store, 10 miles east of Woodland, Wash., and 30 miles north of Portland. Mrs. Tricola will serve buffalo stew and a Portland pilot will take out "search parties" in his single-engine plane.

Residents of Ariel are hoping Cooper will show up at the party, even if he comes incognito.

But if he doesn't come, everybody will know the reason — Cooper was indicted this week for air piracy by a federal grand jury in Portland.

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(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.)

page A-16 THE OREGONIAN PORTLAND, OREGON

Date: 11-27-76 Edition: Author: Editor: J. Richard Nokes Title:

Character: or Classification: Submitting Office:

☐ Being Investigated

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