Puzzle Over Extradition Case Sparks International Debate
The Italians seek extradition of Raffaele Minichiello for hijacking a San Francisco to Rome flight and desertion. The United States holds interest for both desertion and hijacking, while historical cases like James Earl Ray and Samuel Insull illustrate extradition complexities. The outcome remains uncertain as the chapter on Minichiello unfolds.
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Raffaele Minichiello
San Francisco
Rome
Italy
United States
James Earl Ray
Samuel Insull
Greece
Turkey
Minichiello
Ancient Sardis digs reveal Croesus era gold refining plant
Harvard and Cornell led dig at Sardis uncover a large gold refining plant that processed river gold and may have debased Lydia’s currency. Finds include refining dumps and sculpted gold artworks reshaping views of an ancient culture once real, now revived by archaeology.
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Harvard
Cornell
Sardis
Croesus
Tamerlane
Middletown election amid Ku Klux Klan activity
George Crout reports on Middletown’s November 1925 local election where the Citizens' Non-Partisan League won most offices, the Ku Klux Klan ticket contended, and the News Signal notes the Klan’s growing presence yet hints at waning influence as officials anticipate a shift in local politics.
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Middletown
Citizens’ Non-Partisan League
Justice-of-Peace
Ku Klux Klan
South
Atlanta
Georgia
Ohio
Indiana
Midwest
Middletown Ohio Newspaper Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by the News Journal inc. lists subscription prices: per copy 10c weekdays 20c Sundays. city motor route 70c weekly. mail in trading area 21.00 yearly. outside trading area 30.00 yearly. outside U S A 38.00 yearly. Founded 1857.
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the News Journal Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Veterans GI Bill funds used to influence private college choice
A Washington correspondent reports that federal policy has begun to require private colleges receiving GI Bill funds to sign "voluntary compliance" with DE WE regulations on admissions of Negroes. The Veterans Administration may withhold funds or block attendance unless institutions approve these regulations, effectively limiting veterans' choice of school. The piece questions the reach of government interference in private education and cites the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and postwar policy shifts under Johnson and Nixon.
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Veterans Administration
Johnson
Nixon
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Russians to Help Nasser Orchestrate Middle East War
Joseph Alsop argues that Nasser’s call for war with Israel masks a Soviet strategy. He cites Soviet trainers and pilots in Egypt, Russian air control systems, and stolen Mirage attempts as evidence of Moscow’s behind the scenes role in arming Egypt and shaping Arab air forces.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Israel
Nasser
United States
Middle East
Cairo
Sinai
Kremnin
The Judge And Bobby Seale Reflect On Rights And Tactics
The piece argues about the right to defend oneself in court in Bobby Seale's case. It questions Judge Hoffman actions and suggests alternatives like closed circuit TV to allow Seale to participate without interrupting the trial. It notes the complexity of coordinating multiple defendants and the balance of fairness and order.
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Bobby Seale
Rudolph Hess
Nuremberg
John
James
Hoffman
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Paul J. Day
Asia Minor
Lydia
Midas
Phrygia
George Crout
Citizens
Washington
Coolidge
United Citizens’ League
Klan
News-Signal
the Journal
Dennis the Menace
David Lawrence
Veteran Schooling Limited
Vietnam
Joseph Alsop
Winston S. Churchill
Harry S. Truman
Dean G. Acheson
William F. Buckley JR
Judge
Seale
Garry
Kunstler
New York
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