Change In Lebanon Deepens Civil War Across the Country
The Lebanese civil war intensifies with Moslem forces gaining ground in Beirut and beyond. Palestinian guerrilla support and Syrian mediation shape the conflict as Christian and Moslem factions face mounting casualties and regional risk. Israel watches while Syria could trigger broader involvement.
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Lebanon
Cnre
Frangjieh
Beirut
Christian Phalange Party
Syria
Assad
Middle East
Israel
Washington
Ozone Controversy Pushes Environmental Debate Forward
The ozone controversy rose in the 1970s as fears linked fluorocarbons in aerosols and air conditioners to possible ozone depletion and health risks. A National Academy of Sciences report due in April may not settle the debate, with industry calls for gradual restrictions while lawmakers weigh bans, and states moving toward prohibitions.
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Washington
National Academy of Sciences
Earth
F Sherwood Rowland
Mariy J Molina
University of California At Irvine
United States
Oregon
Congress
Tales Of Torture In Brazil And India
Washington reports smuggled accounts from Brazil and India describe brutal torture of political prisoners. In Brazil Vladimir Herzog was killed after alleged torture in Sao Paulo. others faced electric shocks and beatings. In India, Indira Gandhi’s regime is accused of torture during protests and detentions, with several named victims subjected to severe abuse.
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Brazil
India
Washington
Vladimir Herzog
Sao Paulo
Communist Party
Herzog
Rodolfo Konder
Konder
Alfonso Celso Nogueira Monteiro
Jose Ferreira de Almeida
Almeida
Ernesto Geisel
Indira Gandhi
Hemart Kumar Vishnui
Delhi University
Gandhi
Om Prakash
Narashinha Rao
Bangalore
Indira Gandh
Andha Pradesh
Idduki
Thangaphan
Parablankaran
Pruning In The Groves Of Academe
A Rochester alumnus left over 25 million to his university for general maintenance amid widespread budget cuts in higher education. The piece argues cuts fall on nonacademic staff, library and security, warns of bloated administration, and questions the push for graduate programs versus strong undergraduate education. It critiques tenure and future faculty retention, promising a deeper look later.
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University of Rochester
Eastman-Kodak
Maine
Caliornia
Jorve
Norcaster
No One Bribes The U S In Elections Says A Column
Washington debate centers on money in politics and foreign meddling. The fictional Maccabee argues CIA funding of elections abroad while calling for quid pro quo. The column questions allies, legality, and fairness in influencing foreign and domestic votes.
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Washington
Maccabee
United States
CIA
Italy
Chile
Free World
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