Visa Might Have Saved Israeli Olympians in Munich
In Abu Iyad memoirs published in France, he argues a Tunisian visa delay cost the rescue of Israeli athletes during the 1972 Munich massacre. Iyad details PLO internal decisions, the failed secret deal offer, and the attackers actions, blaming missteps by Tunis and German authorities for the tragedy.
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Reflector word troubles spark reader letter to Massillon debate
A reader chides Norwalk Reflector for errors such as Massillon vs Massion and calls for better atlas use and style. The note critiques routine reporting and urges higher standards in light of feature stories and photographs. The Cryptoquote at bottom cites Disraeli about youth and experience.
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Abby advice column excerpt shows dating notes and arthritis tip
A Dear Abby column fragment features a Worcester reader seeking a live in housekeeper position in a modern city home and dating criteria. The page includes letters from Denver and McLean offering parenting guidance and a DIY arthritis typing tip with a potato grip.
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Letters To Forum The Reflector Readers Forum
The Reflector invites signed letters from readers with full name address and telephone for verification. Submissions should be original and brief, not exceeding 300 words, and must be suitable for publication in the Readers Forum.
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Cure For Brother Bother
The piece muses on Billy Carter as a political liability for President Jimmy Carter and jokes about a hyphenated kinship law to legally convert a troublesome brother into a brother-in-law. It argues such a change could turn a risky relative into an asset by gaining empathy votes.
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