Autopsy Links Biko Death to Extensive Brain Injury
Government pathologists report Steve Biko died from extensive brain injury with additional injuries to the chest and acute kidney failure. The autopsy findings were not released publicly and an inquest decision rests with Transvaal Attorney General J E Nothling. Biko, 30, founder of the Black Consciousness movement, died after a hunger strike while in police custody in South Africa.
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Shendow Leads 9,000 Mile Cargo Training Flight to Europe
CAPT IRVIN SHENDOW of the 167th Military Airlift Squadron based in Martinsburg West Virginia piloted a routine training mission to Europe. The 9,000 mile round trip included a cargo haul to and from Frankfurt Main Air Base in West Germany. Former Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida, 89, dies after guiding Japan from postwar ruin to prosperity.
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Giants Manager Leo Durocher Eyes Film Career
In 1952 Leo Durocher the New York Giants manager said he was considering following his wife Lorraine Day into motion pictures. Winchester census figures show 13 841 residents with 6 421 males and 7 420 females as recorded in 1950.
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West Point reshapes training under new superintendent
Lieut. Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster announces major reforms at the United States Military Academy aimed at ending abuse and harassment of first year cadets and boosting academics. Changes include quieter instruction, better meals, reduced memorization of trivia, elimination of the order of merit and leadership evaluation, shorter class times, and stronger TAC officer roles.
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