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Public agonizing over the role of covert activity does not, of course, constrain the Soviet Union. There is evidence linking the Soviets to terrorist groups such as Italy's Red Brigades and West Germany's Baader-Meinhof gang, as well as to elements of the antinuclear movement in Western Europe. America's Western allies, including such sturdy democracies as France and Britain, seem able to mount covert operations when necessary. "It would be illogical for us to discuss our covert operations in full view of the rest of the world," says a former French counter-intelligence chief...
Members of the Massachusetts gang are strategically placed among the most important committees in the House-Appropriations, Ways and Means, and Rules. Three of the past five Speakers of the House have come from Massachusetts-Joe Martin (1947-49, 1953-55), John McCormack (1962-71) and O'Neill (since 1977)-and all have been true to their heritage. "It's kind of like crop rotation," said Massachusetts Democratic Congressman James Shannon. "When Martin and McCormack were here, they made sure that Massachusetts members got on good committees. Now Tip is doing the same thing with...
...fraternity had been charged with the gang beating of four Chicanos on January 8 of this year...
Glorification of the Criminal and the Bizarre. "We put the funeral of the head of a biker gang on Page One and relegate the funeral of a civic leader to the death page . . . The readers don't like to see the actions of a few protesters being given front-page play. Too often they feel the opinions of the majority are given scant attention...
...with an unsuccessful film, the critics said he was old and crazy. We felt these assaults, and the intrusion of the paparazzi, very deeply, and we became very protective of our parents. Every time we'd see a long lens poking out from a bush, the whole gang would rush out and throw stones." Isabella still reveres her parents. "Father was an incredible man, both intellectual and emotional at the same time, very original. Mama's strength was her capacity to be direct. She had terrific instincts for dealing with children...