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Magnesium Grenades. That was all the help the police needed, and at 4 a.m. last Thursday, 104 hours after the mini-revolt began, they acted. Magnesium grenades were thrown through the chapel windows, temporarily stunning and blinding everyone inside. The outer doors were quietly unlocked, and the lock on the inner door was cut with acetylene torches, a process that took only ten seconds. Fifteen marines burst through, disarming the convicts before they could fire a shot...
...besides the Boston cold, Plunkett has been dismayed by the goings-on in South Boston. He's not nearly as outspoken about the issue as teammate "Mini Mack" Herron, who has publicly denounced busing opponents Councilwoman Louise Day Hicks and School Committee Chairman John Kerrigan. Plunkett says," I think it's a sad situation. There should be more understanding. I want busing to work. Desegregation should start when kids are very young rather than later in their lives...
...white students were beaten and one stabbed in a clash among teenagers. That ugly incident prompted Republican Governor Francis Sargent to call up 450 National Guardsmen, who were stationed in armories in the event local and state police needed help. Democratic Mayor Kevin White was not consulted about the mini-mobilization. His office released a memo calling the Guard "inept, incompetent and ill-equipped." He feared another Kent State tragedy, even though the Massachusetts guardsmen were not issued firearms. The White House turned down a request from Sargent for federal troops, but later alerted regular Army paratroopers in Fort...
Since the first communiqué, the A.A.A. has reportedly expanded its enemies' list to include a former Roman Catholic bishop, an army general, a union leader, several politicians, lawyers, entertainers, university professors and journalists. The threats have already caused a mini-diaspora. University Rectors Rodolfo Puiggrós and Raul Laguzzi have taken asylum in Mexico. Folk Singer Horacio Guarany fled to Venezuela last week. Actress Nacha Guevara left for Peru as did Comedian Norman Briski. Although it has not been directly linked to the A.A.A., the murder of General Prats has put Argentina's large community...
Standing tallest, at least figuratively, is Herron, the N.F.L.'s shortest player. A mere 5 ft. 5 in. but weighing 170 Ibs., Herron has earned the nickname Mini-Mack from suddenly rabid New England fans, and new respect from befuddled opponents. "I realize it's a big man's game," says Herron. "I use the big linemen as a shield. I stay real low, lower than I really am, so the defense don't know where...