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Last month's hijacking of a TWA jet by Croatian terrorists produced a blizzard of passenger testimonials to the humanitarianism, calmness and intelligence of the captors. "I realized there was a lot to admire in all of them," said Los Angeles TV Consultant Rudy Bretz. "They were idealists who proved that they had a just cause." Even the pilot was so pleased with the performance of the lone female hijacker, Julienne Busic, in preventing panic, that he gave her a big hug as police took her away...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Behavior: The Hijackee Syndrome | 10/4/1976 | See Source »

Columbus Junction, a metropolis of 400 souls in Luisa County, Iowa, laid claim to distinction. It elected town officers: Mayor: Eva Bretz ; Treasurer : Mary Moore; Assessor: Nellie Moore ; Councilmen: Mrs. Allen; Mrs. Jamison; Mrs. Sholck; Mrs. Robertson; Mrs. Richie...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Ladies All | 4/14/1924 | See Source »

...Bretz, Nellie Moore, Mrs. Jamison, Mrs. Sholck...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Point With Pride: Apr. 14, 1924 | 4/14/1924 | See Source »

...Davis Cup team, but although he played on the offensive most of the time, finally lost 7-5, 6-8, 6-3. Fenno and Feibleman were the Crimson victors in the singles, taking their matches 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 and 6-3, 6-2 from Gayness and Bretz respectively. The last of the doubles also went to the University, Feibleman and Duane winning from Major and Parker...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TENNIS TEAM DEFEATED 6-3 | 5/23/1921 | See Source »

...Bretz 1919, of Dobbs ferry, N. Y., substitute back, prepared at St. John's Military Academy, and captained his freshman team. He is 21 years old, five feet ten inches tall, and weighs 163 pounds...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CORNELL HAS ADVANTAGE IN WEIGHT IN TODAY'S ENCOUNTER | 10/28/1916 | See Source »

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