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...returning meres said that "Callan" had shot one man himself, and then ordered his sergeant major, Sammy Copeland, to execute the others. The men were loaded into a truck, driven out into the countryside, ordered to strip, and then machine-gunned by Copeland. "The men knew their time had come," said Mike McKeown, 23. "My pals leaped out of the truck and dashed across a field, looking for cover in the tall grass. The boys who went down like cattle were my mates. There was Dave, Pete, Jock and a couple of Taffies [Welshmen], all smashing lads...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World: Mercenaries: 'A Bloody Shambles' | 2/23/1976 | See Source »

...Copeland, who had served in Britain's Parachute Regiment, was ordered court-martialed by F.N.L.A. Leader Holden Roberto, and shot by a firing squad. "Callan" reportedly escaped and hid out in the bush, nursing a leg wound. The British mercenaries called him "completely ruthless" and a "homicidal maniac." They said he spent much of his time shooting black tribesmen just...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World: Mercenaries: 'A Bloody Shambles' | 2/23/1976 | See Source »

People do not appreciate that which is given them. When Harvard realizes some of these truths, then Harvard can make a contribution in solving the problems...but not until then. B.B. Copeland Sacramento, Calif...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LOCK 'EM UP | 9/23/1975 | See Source »

Alexander L. Theroux, Briggs-Copeland Lecturer on English: "I haven't been following it very closely. Is Providence out it yet? I'll say this: I'm against UCLA. You could say I'm disinclined to see anything from California be successful. That's where I hear funeral parlors stay open all night...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: View From the Attic | 3/28/1975 | See Source »

Individual creditors and a federal bankruptcy court must still approve the bankruptcy court must still approve the plan. Indeed, there remains a disputed claim of $3.8 million arising from the bankruptcy of Transogram Co., a toy company that Motsey once headed. But it did seem the worst was over. Copeland will now have more time for his latest venture, the Comedy Center, Inc. It sells jokes to speechmakers and newspapers. Sample: "Confucius say: Naked student who runs into naked coed having lucky streak." The talent behind the firm is Bob Orben, who is also a gagwriter for Vice President Gerald...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: EYECATCHERS: Motsey Settles | 6/3/1974 | See Source »

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