Oberlin College in the Nation's Academic Spotlight
A Chicago Tribune series led by Mikie Sherman examines Oberlin College's prestige amid shifting rankings. It notes OC's top ratings in selective admissions yet lower mean freshman SAT scores compared with peers. It highlights strong parental education among OC families and emphasizes that class rank, not SATs alone, guides admissions decisions.
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Pomona
Carl Bewig
Kolwezi falls to paratroopers as 150 Westerners killed
French and Belgian paratroopers seized Kolwezi rescuing 2,500 trapped Westerners while about 150 foreigners, mostly French, were reported killed in machete attacks by rebels. Survivors described scenes of horror as troops airlifted civilians to Kinshasa and Kinshasa prepared to repatriate refugees. A Pentagon spokesman confirmed limited U.S. ground support at airfields with no combat forces involved.
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Harold Amstutz
Portsmouth
Cauthen Holds Affirmed After Preakness Victory
Steve Cauthen beams as Affirmed wins the 103rd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore. Alydar, ridden by Jorge Velasquez, finishes second. Cauthen now aims for the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown.
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Navy secrets passed two Soviets arrested on espionage
Two Soviet UN employees were arrested in Woodbridge New Jersey on charges of conspiring to deliver and transmit U.S. Navy defense information to the Soviet Union. The case involves classified anti submarine warfare and submarine detection material. Co conspirator Vladimir Zinyakin holds diplomatic immunity.
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Woodbridge
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United Nations
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U.S
Carter plan would expand FBI director power overhaul
The Carter administration proposes a major federal law enforcement reorganization. It would strip FBI fingerprinting and crime statistics units, give the FBI director policy control over all federal agencies, move gun enforcement to the DOJ, and shift the Border Patrol to the Treasury’s Customs Service. Officials acknowledge details are not final and warn of political friction ahead.
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Terrence Adamson
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Amy Carter Escapes Runaway Elephant Incident
At Hickory Hill Virginia suburb a circus elephant spooked by a barking dog charged through a yard as Amy Carter ten year old daughter of President Carter was tossed between Secret Service agents to reach safety. One agent suffered a broken finger and twisted ankle while another was slightly injured as the children watched the escape.
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