Army ignores Korean hooker issue in major probe response
Washington report alleges the Army, while protesting a bad reputation, is linked to widespread use of Korean prostitutes as GI brides and money for sham marriages. Investigators note undercover stings and black market brokers, with officials denying documented punishment or active investigations within the Korea command.
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Army debates punishable offense for GI acts in Korea
Disturbing notes from the Army say a GI taking money to marry a Korean prostitute may not be a punishable offense, revealing limited military authority and prompting local law enforcement to cope with the fallout as Korean prostitutes proliferate near Fort Hood and Harris County seeks federal action.
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Baker Park Race Winners Named in Sailboat Canoe Novelty Events
Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of Baker Park race events with 25 sail boats 13 canoes and three novelty figures entered Wilbur Sheffield won the sailboat race and was rewarded with a quart of chocolate daily for a week Alto Crest Dairy donated the prize Nor man Nikirk finished second with a scholar's companion Patricia Thompson placed third with two swimming tickets Bobby Rhoderick won the canoe race receiving a one week Opera House pass Margaret O'Brien won the novelty race with a jigsaw puzzle Mrs William Dare Morton donated the prize Mary Perkins earned a swimming ticket in second place.
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Franking Privilege Sparks Debate on Wall Street Mail
Congress relies on the franking privilege to send mass mailings funded by taxpayers. Bush pushes reform including banning unsolicited mail and quarterly spending reporting. The House cut district-wide free mailings from six to four, saving about 2 million, as incumbents’ self-promotional mail rises with election cycles.
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Robin Comes Out Of The Bat Cave A Heavyset Interview
Mike Royko presents a parody interview in which Robin explains he is alive and gay, recounting a fictional backstory with Batman. The dialogue portrays the duo as openly homosexual icons and lampoons Hollywood executives and the Batman Joker feud while noting public reaction and a waiter role.
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Israel’s real enemy the Western media
Thomas Knibb argues that Western journalists oppose Israel’s actions including the capture of Hezbollah actor Abdul Karim Obeid and the Higgins case. He claims anti Semitism colors editorials and blames the press rather than Hezbollah. He cites past clashes such as Entebbe and PLO Algeria as evidence of bias.
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Pro-life and quarry debates dominate local letters
Readers express strong views on abortion, urging parental involvement and pro-life advocacy. A community call to support CODE against quarry expansion highlights concerns over environment, jobs, and pollution. SAM KIRBY also offers Elvis Presley concert tickets in a plea to engage residents.
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Responding to claims about Army recruiters in Frederick
A Frederick Army recruiting station recruiter refutes insinuations of deceit and unlawfulness. He asserts five recruiters uphold high standards, noting they reside in Frederick County with children in local schools and intend to address concerns publicly.
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