Scott polar race verdict: fool or hero in tragic chase
The diary of Robert Falcon Scott highlights a doomed quest to reach the Pole. Critics fault his use of ponies over dogs and a late decision to add a fifth man, arguing decisions led to death 177 miles from safety. Amundsen beat him in 1911 by 35 days, with Scott’s team perishing in a nine day blizzard. yet his courage remains undisputed.
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Ross Ice Shelf
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Edward A. Wilson
Henry Bowers
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Britain and France Edge Toward English Channel Tunnel
Britain and a French consortium push toward a joint Anglo French Channel Tunnel linking England and France. A 35 mile twin tunnel rail system could carry trains in 30 minutes, with London Paris in about 2 1/2 hours, opening by 1978 if approved and financed by Morgan Stanley, White Weld, Suez Canal Co., and others.
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Warden Drives Reform Amid Maryland Penitentiary Riot
In 1966 assistant warden James Jordan helped quell a 1,000-inmate uprising at Maryland Penitentiary after a vicious riot caused 750000 in damage. Appointed corrections commissioner, he advocates rehabilitation, community corrections, and racial equality while facing political pushback and a disciplined reform agenda.
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Jordan
Vernon Pepersack
Maryland Penitentiary
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