Draft return by mid-80s predicted
Former Defense Secretary Harold Brown argues the all-volunteer force may face questions by the mid-1980s and suggests either a draft or a broader national service system to augment volunteers. The Pentagon released the report as Carter leaves office and Reagan faces a potential decision on draft-related policy.
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ABC to air sports festival coverage from USOC pact
The ABC spokesman declined to discuss the pact value as the United States Olympic Committee and ABC Sports finalize telecast plans for the National Sports Festival. The event, held in non Olympic years, features 32 sports drawn from the summer and winter Games and Pan American events with future hosts including Indianapolis in 1982 and Los Angeles in 1983 as a premier Olympic preview. Top past participants include Frank Shorter, Harvey Glance, Mark Aguirre, Buck Williams, Tracee Talavera, Kurt Thomas, Tai Babilonia, and Randy Gardner.
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Strike Keeps Philly Schools Closed
Philadelphia public schools remained shut with 225,000 pupils out of classes for a second day as non-teaching workers walked out. Mayor Green urged district board resignations while negotiators pressed to end the strike amid driver, maintenance, and aide walkouts following a rejected wage offer.
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Garwood tale blamed on genius defense argues
In closing arguments defense says Robert R. Garwood would need genius to fabricate his 14 years with the enemy in Vietnam. The Marine defendant faces life behind bars for collaboration and aiding the enemy, while psychiatrists testified Garwood was truthful about alleged torture and captivity.
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