Israel’s daring raid rescues hostages in Africa
The Daily Okichomon lauds Israel’s 36 minute operation 2500 miles into Africa that freed 104 hostages from Ugandan troops and air pirates with three hostages and one officer killed, seven air pirates slain, and injuries among Ugandan troops. The piece calls it a bold act against terrorism and a rebuke to Idi Amin, praising decisive force and citing past American retaliation as precedent.
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Israel
Africa
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
United States
Stephen Decatur
Tripoli
His Own Man Heinz Financed Senate Bid From Personal Funds
Baltimore’s marble supply history shows quarries far from the city serving its demand. U S Representative H John Heinz of Pittsburgh won the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania senator by spending 586756 of his own money, with campaign receipts of 680885 and only 34129 from others. His self funding minimizes outside debts and favors.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Cockeyville
Vermont
Georgia
Alabama
United States
Pennsylvania
Hugh Scott
U.S
H. John Heinz
Pittsburgh
Heinz Campaign Committee
Capitol
Three Exceptions To The Rule In School Leadership
A column salutes three unusually effective or steadfast school principals. Leon Coleman of Lombard Junior High in East Baltimore aggressively enforces punctuality and learning among 1384 students, while Howard Hurwitz of a Queens high school resists board orders after a dismissal, drawing backing from students teachers and parents.
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East Baltimore
Leon Coleman
Lombard Junior High School
New York
Howard Hurwitz
Queens
Board of Education
Hurwitz
Reinstated school chief bends rules in Brentwood
Dr Max Rafferty notes clash over school leadership while Raymond Bentz in Brentwood eliminates the assistant superintendent role to save 27000 annually. Bentz defends move saying the position wasn’t needed and funds can be used better.
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Hurwitz
St. Louis
Raymond E. Bentz
Brentwood
Mr. Bentz
Oklahoma politics and culture in 1976 era notes
The Sooner Cynic dismisses Elizabeth Ray's book as worthless. State Corrections Board opts for Hominy and Lexington prisons amid cheers from Union City. OSU seeks a new president needing broad coalition support. Carter gains convention votes and uncommitted delegates drift away. McAlester escapees spoil the garden retreat at the prison.
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State Corrections Board
Hominy
Lexington
Union City
Jimmy Carter
Oklahoma
New York
Missouri Solon Trying To Do Us All A Favor
A Missouri congressman faces a $145,536 civil suit alleging false travel claims under a 1863 law. A New York student filed, prompting Justice Department action and possible penalties. The column argues citizen suits threaten governance, praising Clay’s push to repeal the law though not retroactive.
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Missouri
Solon
Washington
William L Clay
Justice Department
Clay
New York
Alan R. Hollander
St. Louis
Hollander
Congress
Department of Justice
Uncle Sam
Wayne L. Hays
Ohio
Elizabeth Ray
Hays
Capitol Hill
House
Presume Castro Guilty Over Cuban Prison Massacre Claims
A 1991 account describes a massacre at the Puerto Boniato prison in Oriente, Cuba, with guards killing inmates in Ward No. 4. It cites sunken wartime brutality, later filmed by Interior Ministry cameramen, and notes silence from international bodies including the UN and Amnesty International. Senator Jesse Helms urged verification by direct access to Cuba.
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Puerto Boniat
Oriente
Cuba
Ward No. 4
Ministry of the Interior
Jesse Helms
Castro
United Nations
Amnesty International
When the federal income tax was signed into law in 1913
Bits and Pieces recalls a 1913 senator's warning that a one percent tax foot in the door could rise to higher rates. Carl Riblet Jr. mocks critics who deem drum majorettes unhelpful, praising baton twirlers for their legs as society's asset.
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Carl Riblet, Jr
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