Cuban Refugee Welfare Suit Sparks Outrage in Westchester
Cuban refugees Eugenio Reyes Marquez and Jose Falero Hernandez filed a class action in Westchester County claiming $15,000 in damages each for welfare delays plus $10,000 in punitive damages. The suit, backed by 70 families, could cost taxpayers up to $1.85 million. County officials had provided emergency aid and food stamps, prompting criticism of the plaintiffs and debate over refugee aid.
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Westchester County
N. Y
Eugenio Reyes Marquez
Jose Falero Hernandez
Westchester Legal Services
United States
Talk Not Cheap and the Question of Outside Income
The piece argues outside speaking fees by U S lawmakers erode trust when tied to legislative interests. It notes senators earned 1.2 million in 1979 and cites Henry M Jackson at 30950 with donations to charity. It questions propriety and whether votes can align with paying organizations.
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U. S
House
Henry M. Jackson
Washington Democrat
Congress
Death of Sir Seretse Khama Hints at Troubled Africa
British experts warn Khama's passing may threaten southern Africa's fragile peace. Botswana, an economic success and political exception, faced pressure from Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Namibia while Khama led reforms and guarded ties with black Africa and South Africa’s economy.
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London
Seretse Khama
Botswana
Africa
Khama
Rhodesia
Zimbabwe
France
Zambia
South Africa
Namibia
Pretoria
China
Angola
Mozambique
Orapa
Letters argue for political change and critique Carter
Charles R. Dorsey urges voters to oppose Jimmy Carter and support Republicans in response to liberal policy. He rebuts Paul L. Cook's pro Carter stance and warns of high taxes, calling for Republican strategies to address national problems.
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Paul L. Cook
Farewell note from Lew Perkins to Aiken supporters
Lew Perkins writes a heartfelt farewell to the people of Aiken and Aiken County. He thanks the news media, businessmen, students, parents, Pacer Club members, and close friends for making his time in Aiken special. He recalls starting there, expresses difficulty leaving, and hopes continued USC-Aiken and Pacer program support after his departure for the University of Pennsylvania.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Pacer Club
University of Pennsylvania
Usc-Aiken
Pacer
Lew Perkins
Chestnut Ct
Tragedy Shatters Policeman's Wife Portrait of Fear
Elizabeth Herrick wrote a revealing account of the life of a policeman and his family detailing the stigma, long shifts, and grief that accompany the job. Her husband Rusty was shot in the line of duty just as Cosmopolitan prepared to publish the piece.
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Elizabeth Herrick
You
Flint, Mich
Rusty
Remington Street
Liz
Cosmopolitan
Burton City
President's Brother Cabinet Proposal Mocked in Satire
A political cartoon style piece mocks proposals to create a President's Brother cabinet post and adds jabs about past presidents and family influence. It references Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Reagan and Carter era figures, Libya deals, and a satirical poem about heroin.
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Treasury
Kennedy
Brother Bobby
Teddy
Senate
Jimmy
Billy
Johnson
Brother Sam Houston
U.S
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