Deserters and Draft Evaders Face Amnesty Debate
The Vietnam era split the United States over 30,000 deserters and 70,000 to 100,000 draft evaders. Amnesties vary by conflict and era, with proposals ranging from universal to conditional, while leaders like Nixon McGovern push differing stances on forgiveness and public service.
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United States
Congress
Mike Hendricks
Montreal
Indochina
George McGovern
McGovern
Nixon
Vietnam
Thrasybulus
Canada
Sweden
L.A. police push crime prevention as crime drops
The Los Angeles Police Department under Chief Ed Davis expands crime prevention into a science with citizen involvement and targeted beats. Officers emphasize prevention programs, language outreach, and changes in training to curb violence as the city faces dense population and smog.
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Los Angeles
Stewart Nelson
Detective’s Bureau
Los Angeles Police Department
Nelson
Bobby
Lee Kirkwood
L.A
United States
Police Academy
Ed Davis
Davis
Police
Pilot Reveals Safety Book and FAA Critique
Captain X revealed as Brian Power-Waters a 18 year Allegheny Airlines pilot who writes Safety Last a critique of airline safety. He argues for lower protected air space, better instrumentation, and clearer runways while noting midair collision risks and industry resistance.
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Brian Power-Waters
Allegheny Airlines
Allegheny
Power-Waters
FAA
C. R
Red) Stubben
Continental
Power Waters
Stubben
Mexico fights organized drug ring across border town
In Nuevo Laredo, a tightly organized narcotics gang battles Mexican federal authorities. More than 35 people were killed in the last year including four undercover agents and a police commander. The region sees daily raids and brutal violence as officials cooperate with U.S. counterparts to disrupt cross border drug trafficking.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Federal Judicial Police
Alberto Francisco Peral Orea
Everado Perales Rios
Peral Orea
United States
Luis Echevarria Alvarez
San Antonio
Tex
Peral Orca
Salvador del Toro Rosales
del Toro Rosales
Chicago
Texas
Guadalajara
Echeverria
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