Carter removes Maj. Gen. Singlaub over Korea troop withdrawal remarks
President Carter dismissed Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub from his post as chief U.S. military adviser in South Korea after Singlaub publicly criticized the planned withdrawal of ground troops. Defense Secretary Brown ordered Singlaub reassigned after a White House meeting and a separate interview sparked the clash over policy.
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Carter
John K. Singlaub
U.S
South Korea
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Korea
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Defense
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Army
Brown
Gen
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Washington Post
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Vessey
Seoul
Defense Secretary
John Kester
George S. Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Gen. Brown
Warren Christopher
Philip Habib
Habib
Children visit Regional Airport Fire Station in Thomasville
Children from Mills Home in Thomasville toured the Regional Airport Fire Station on Saturday. They roamed a fire truck, played volleyball, and watched High Point Club clowns entertain them. The event included a dunking booth where kids tried to dunk firemen into water.
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High Point Club
Young Preaches Gospel Of Change In South Africa
U S ambassador Andrew Young spoke extemporaneously to 170 South African businessmen in Johannesburg urging inclusion of blacks in the free market to avert economic isolation under apartheid. He warned majority rule and broader ties with developing black nations would shape future policy and spending. Skeptical observers questioned his motives and clarity but noted his pointed critique of apartheid.
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South Africa
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Andrew Young
Young
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Republic
Southern Africa
U.N
Namibia
South-West Africa
Rhodesia
Mozambique
Laurie Laffree
Michael O’dowd
The
Anglo-American Corp
Reader Help Lines Offer Exercise Advice and Reentry Support
The Enterprise provides answers on fitness and social reintegration. Yoga routines from Richard Hittleman are recommended to firm the bust and tone arms, with YWCA classes noted. For ex-prisoners, suggestions include joining the Y, church groups, Youth Unlimited, GTI courses, and parks programs to rebuild community ties. A reader seeks a dog house for a German shepherd, with volunteers asked to forward offers.
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Richard Hittleman
YWCA
Anon. A
Bob Rule
Youth Unlimited
Tom Watson
G.T.I
Parks and Recreation
Frog School at Croaker College Draws Frog Fans
In Sacramento AP report, Bill Steed markets Croaker College as the world’s first frog psychology degree program charging $50 yearly. The school trains frogs to compete in Calaveras County’s 49th annual frog-jumping contest in Angels Camp, with publicist Mark Twain noted for the legend. Notables like Glen Campbell’s Delight and Johnny Cash’s Sue are cited among students, while Steed highlights small classes and devoted training since 1969.
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Calif
Bill Steed
DFP
Croaker College
Steed
Calaveras County
Angels Camp
Sierra Foothills
Here
Mark Twain
Delight
Vorster Pledges To Insure Rhodesia Plan Support
South Africa pledged to back the Rhodesia settlement to ensure Ian Smith adheres to the Anglo American plan. Prime Minister Vorster discussed the guarantee with Vice President Mondale in Vienna after meeting British Foreign Secretary Owen in Cape Town. The plan aims to consult Rhodesian black leaders from Lusaka, Zambia, on a future constitution.
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South Africa
Ian Smith
Rhodesia
John Vorster
Walter F. Mondale
Vienna
Africa
Vorster
David Owen
Cape Town
Mondale
Owen
Pretoria
U.S
Smith
Geneva
Stephen Low
John Graham
Lusaka
Zambia
Low
Graham
Carter Seeks Stable Path in Middle East Post Israeli Vote
President Carter voiced hopes the Israeli election outcome does not derail peace prospects and said he would not honor Nixon's pledge of aid to North Vietnam. He urged caution on comments about Begin's Likud victory and intends to meet Begin within six weeks. He also noted Cuba shows no sign of restoring ties and emphasized adherence to official commitments.
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Cuba
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White House
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Begin
Israel
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Congress
Henry A. Kissinger
United States
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PLO
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