China to boycott 1980 Moscow Olympics over Afghan invasion
China said it will boycott the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow unless moved due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The Foreign Ministry urged transfer or cancellation, and the government would consider staying away if the IOC does not decide. The stance does not affect the Winter Games in Lake Placid.
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Japan Will Join Moscow Olympic Boycott
Tokyo sources said Japan will join the boycott of the Moscow Summer Games after Prime Minister Masayasu Chiri’s government told the Japan Olympic Committee that participation is not advisable. Final decision rests with the Japanese Olympic Committee.
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Runner boycotted Nazi games in '35
Herman Neugass, a Jewish sprinter then at Tulane, faced a choice about the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He chose not to participate, citing German religious persecution and pledges that he believed were not kept. He remains outspoken on modern boycotts, recalling his stance and the limited support among U.S. athletes.
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Clifford warns war if Soviets advance in region
Clifford, arriving from New Delhi, said the U S weapons plan to Pakistan is unpopular with India yet justified by the Soviet threat. He called the Afghan invasion almost an annexation and noted India's belief that Washington's approach may not be the best. An Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman summarized Gandhi's stance, while Gandhi herself opposed foreign interference as detrimental and futile.
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Schools get biggest slice of property tax pie
The auditor's department reports 238 complaints nationwide in five days, 188 settled in-office. Forty-four filed field checks with Cole Layer Trumbie. owners may appeal to the Board of Review this spring if overvaluation remains. Elyria accounts show 53 complaints, 42 settled, with seven owners considering Board of Revision appeals.
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OC students end slave trail walk eager for shower and bath
A group of Ohio City students completed a 350 mile slave trail trek with Minneapolis Star reporter Derek Reveron. The cold spell kept them indoors after the journey while they reflected on myths and realities of 1840s escapes and prepared for Oberlin.
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Indictment Swiftly Follows Chicago Nazi Leader Callin
Former Chicago Nazi leader Frank Callin, 35, faces charges of taking indecent liberties with five youths at Nazi headquarters and a hotel after a Cook County grand jury indicted him. A separate indecent liberties charge from a 14-year-old victim at Nazi Party headquarters led to a trial-setup, with arraignment set for Feb. 21.
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Blackthorn Capitan Collision Sparks Coast Guard Probe
Tanker Capricorn owners blame Blackthorn for collision near Tampa Bay as Coast Guard investigates the worst peacetime accident in its history. Survivor Mark Gatz testified the Blackthorn stayed on its starboard channel side and did not await bridge calls.
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Ohio news in brief montage from Cleveland area cases
Ohio union complaint over alleged sex for grievance handling was rejected by the NLRB panel, with appeal possible. Other briefs note Ohio Lottery results, a medical study linking PCP to birth defects, a shooting at VA Hospital, a school fire, and a desegregation management critique in Cleveland Public Schools.
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Cleveland teachers sue board over aides contract breach
The Cleveland Teachers Union sues the Cleveland Board of Education in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, accusing the board of contempt for backing off a raise for 750 teacher aides after a settlement ending an 11 week strike. The suit cites an order into execution on Jan 11 by Judge Frederick M. Coleman and notes an amendment delaying terms pending waivers for non teaching staff.
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