Forgotten dictator Macias Nguema Rules in Silence
The column ranks Francisco Macias Nguema of Equatorial Guinea as the harshest African ruler, noting his absolute grip on power, land confiscations, press control, and public executions. It cites mass slave labor allegations on Fernando Po, wartime brutality, and a pattern of international indifference due to economic interests and strategic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tiede
United Nations
Idi Amin
Tan Smith
John Vorster
Francisco Macias Nguema
Equatorial Guinea
Africa
U.S
Malabo
Lberty
Macias
America
Portugal
Spain
Republic of Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Equator
Rio Muni
Fernando Po
U.N
U.S. High Commission For Refugees
Cranje
Cronje
Anti-Slavery Society
Patrick Montgomery
Yar
Equatorial
Susanne Cronje
Speaking Freely Middle East Uncertainty By Don Oakley
The piece discusses Israel's surprise by elections toppling Labor and placing Likud in power led by Menachem Begin. It warns that Palestinian state proposals heighten risk, notes domestic scandals and inflation behind Labor’s defeat, and questions peace prospects. It also argues Arab leadership holds key to Middle East peace. It contrasts with U.S. Korea strategy, warning against quick troop withdrawals and potential renewed conflict with North Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Oakley
Middle East
Israel
Labor Party
Likud
Menachem Begin
West Bank
Jordan River
Gaza Strip
Mideast
Labor
Likud Hawks
Richard Nixon
Carter
South Korea
U.S
Korea
38Th Parallel
North Korea
John K. Singlaub
Singlaub
Douglas MacArthur
United States
State Department
Hoover Haunts Washington in FBI Legacy and High Politics
The Washington Merry-Go-Round column surveys J Edgar Hoover’s enduring impact on the FBI and national governance. It notes Hoover’s transformation of the bureau, his power, and the lasting tension as current events involve Attorney General Griffin Bell pursuing indictments in the wake of alleged misconduct by agents. The piece links Hoover’s memory to the new FBI headquarters and frames Bell’s stance as a check on agency overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Republic
FBI
Hoover
John J. Kearney
New York City
Griffin Bell
Kearney
Bell
J. Wallace LaPrade
LaPrade
Justice Department
Environmental Action Foundation
Westinghouse Electric
Labor and defense winds shift in AFL CIO future
Victor Riesel argues a rising left wing coalition within labor will shape policy while preserving core aims. William Winpisinger and Doug Fraser press for arms sales and job growth, urging realism over idealism in foreign policy. They warn against isolating allies and endorse robust security and aerospace sectors to sustain U.S. leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Riesel
Washington
America
American Labor Movement
George Meany
William W. Winpisinger
International Association of Machinists
Afl-Cio
Mammoth Union
Bill Winpisinger
Winpy
Carter
Winpisinger
Senate
U.S
Congress
United Auto Workers
Doug Fraser
Winsipinger
Detroit
Lima
Ohio
Chrysler
Fraser
Executive Council
Africa
Sahara
Jimmy Carter
Early campaigning becomes the norm for 1978 hopefuls
Washington political analysts say a wave of candidates began fundraising and announcing campaigns far earlier, inspired by Jimmy Carter's 1974 start. Firms report more 1978 contenders and even 1980 prospects, with Democrats and Republicans expanding early outreach and polling to gain an edge. The trend prompts skepticism about guaranteed success from early starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Angle
Robert Walters
Washington
Jimmy Carter
White House
Douglas L. Bailey
Bailey, Deardourff & Associates
Bailey
Gerald R. Ford
Wirthlin
Carter
Tme
Senate
Peter D. Hart
Hart
Richard M. Nixon
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Tiede
Suzanne Cronje
National Assembly
Saturnino Ibongo
Montgomery
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Indiana Evening Gazette
Water
Indiana Printing & Publishing Company
Indiana
H. Ray Coves
Lucilla R. Donnelly
Sally R. Naylon
Elizabeth R. Sweene
Joan Ray Reece
Joseph L
Donnelly Russell M. Hickey
Joseph L. Donnelly
William H. Hastings
Associated Press
AP News
Ipodiana
Armtrong
Cambria
Clearfield
Jefferson
Westmoreland
Iadiana
Daly
Capital
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Alaska
Canada
Federal Power Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
Arctic Gas
Alcan
el Paso
Arctic
Research Planning Associates
Presi
Machinists’ Union
Dents
Ike
Ballar Postnaster
Richard Wirthlin
Santa Ana
Calif
Joe Rothstein
Rothstein-Buckley
Berry's
NEA, Inc
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