Arab Guerillas Lose Influence Across Middle East
The Palestinian fedayeen, once a dynamic force, sit largely sidelined as leaders hide, feuds erupt, and Soviet ties shift. In Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria containment grows, while internal splits and failed tactics erode support and effectiveness against Israel. Chassan Kanafani’s assassination underscores tensions.
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Jordan
Lebanon
Syria
Israel
mid-East
Egypt
Retired Army NCO Winfred E. Jones Ends 27 Years of Service
S. Sgt. Winfred E. Jones of 717 Sixth Street SE retires after a 27 year Army career. He earned the Army Commendation Medal for 1970 to 1972 as NCO in charge of the Army War College mail room. He served in World War II and the Korean War, with a prior stint at Carlisle Barracks and a posting in Ethiopia. Twenty enlistments and several reenlistments are noted across the services with listed hometowns and ages.
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Ethiopia
Government aims to replace 2000 steam engines by 1986
The government owned railroad in Johannesburg South Africa says it still has more than 2000 steam locomotives in service but plans to replace them with diesel or electric units by 1986.
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South Africa
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