Islands of South Africa born as Bophutha Tswana
The 1970s saw the birth of Bophutha Tswana as a new homeland of six scattered islands from Pretoria to Cape Province. It sits near 15,610 square miles, with a population around 2.4 million, modest per capita income, rich platinum mines, fertile land, and strong schooling. Chief Lucas Mangope leads a pragmatic, debated path toward possible federation with Transkei.
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Vietnam Cambodia border clash shocks postwar era
A large force clash on the Vietnam Cambodia border last week involved over 20 000 soldiers with heavy armored and air support and left more than 2 500 dead or wounded. The piece argues the ceasefires since 1975 are illusory and notes Khmer Rouge influence and great power politics sustaining Southeast Asian conflict.
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Coach Holtz bars Arkansas trio from Orange Bowl
Three running backs Ben Cowins Michael Forrest and Donny Bobo were suspended by Lou Holtz for a dormitory incident. They sued to play in the Orange Bowl, but Holtz kept them off the big game citing team and school interests amid a chastising legal clash.
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Carter Meany Rift Deepens Over 1978 Health Plan
Washington reports a new delay in national health insurance sparks trouble between President Carter and AFL-CIO President George Meany. Carter invites a White House huddle on labor bills but Meany awaits a call. Meany still backs major health efforts while a 1978 timetable shifts away from immediate action.
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Fifth Anniversary Office Pool Pundit Contest
Washington game of guesses stars a 1978 prop bet with questions about Carter's credit stance cabinet picks Brown turnover bestsellers and Middle East turns. Readers are urged to pick options across 16 items, hoping for a buoyant political year despite past misses.
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Citizen letter objects to Winchester ordinances and argues constitutional rights
Mrs. ICY HELTZEL of 21 W Germain Winchester urges readers to oppose new city ordinances replacing the Building Code. She warns sections on inspections and police power threaten constitutional rights, cites a Maryland case, and calls for attendance at the January council meeting to defend civil liberties and privacy.
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