Freed Stanford student reveals role in East German escape plot
Robert F. Mann, 20, jailed 21 months by East German authorities, said he agreed to help a stranger escape to the West after being contacted by a student group in East Berlin. He received a Belgian passport and was kept in solitary confinement for three months before release, detailing his reluctant involvement and the lack of torture.
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Tiffany Shovel Promises Chic Groundbreaking Garden Gift
Tiffany and Co advertised a 39 inch sterling silver shovel in the Wall Street Journal, offered for ground breaking ceremonies or chic gardening. The price listed was $1,000, providing customers with a high end novelty gift via exclusive Fifth Avenue jewelers.
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Australia to Buy 24 TFX Warplanes From America
Australia will buy 24 TFX aircraft from the United States to bolster interim long range bomber and reconnaissance capabilities. The deal, tied to General Dynamics building test aircraft, includes two squadrons and training for crews in the United States. Financial terms cover future spare parts, ground equipment, and a multi-year payment plan under Australia’s defense budget requirements.
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