Americans Recruited to Fight in Rhodesia
At Lake Kariba Rhodesia the Selous Scouts train a cadre of American volunteers led by former US Marines and Vietnam veterans. About 150 Americans are in Rhodesian security forces with pay from 500 to 900 dollars monthly, many joining for money or adventure. Some have deserted. citizenship concerns and loyalty questions surround their service in this foreign army.
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Msango Bay
Rhodesia
Selous Scouts
U.S
Selous
Alexandria
Lake Kariba
North
South Vietnam
Korea
Vietnam
Rhodesian Light Infantry
Light Infantry
Ronald Ried-Daly
Congress Act May Save Direct Student Loan Program
Congress faces a pivotal decision on funding the National Direct Student Loan Program. The House approved 300 million dollars to serve 835000 students, while the Senate Appropriations Committee may back 321 million, potentially adding 33000 students to the program.
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Washington
Congress
Carter
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Colleges and Universities
President Chooses Bella Abzug to Lead Women’s Year Commission
Former Rep. Bella Abzug is the White House choice to head the National Commission on Observance of International Women’s Years and supervise state conferences on women. The 34 member panel also will include other appointments as announced soon. Abzug, who left the House last year to run for the Senate, says she may still seek New York City mayor, while polls show her as the leading Democrat. The commission aims to address barriers to women’s full participation in U.S. society and advise Congress on solutions.
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Washington
Bella Abzug
Carter
National Commission
National Commission On Observance of
Congress
U.S
Vermont
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Associated Press
University of Rhodesia
Salisbury
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Gerald R. Ford
U.N. Women's Conference
Mexico City
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Nixon
Country Furniture
Idol
Mike Murrow
E Candy Murrow
IMPO
Østchester Mall
Rose's Stores
Otton
S. Main ST
Southgate Shopping Center
Eastchester DR
High Point Mall
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