Word: puerto
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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James Willwerth's article on the Puerto Rican terrorists [Oct. 24] deals with consequences rather than causes. The murderous tactics of a small minority are more than just a problem for the FBI; the) are symptomatic of a schism within the island's political soul...
...Puerto Ricans who last year voted for continued ties to the mainland-the often cited 94%-voted with their heads but not with their hearts. Their allegiance to the colonial system will last only as long as the "economic miracle," which is dependent on decisions made...
...heavily Hispanic Miami, Incumbent Maurice Ferré, 42, a Puerto Rico-born millionaire, easily turned back a challenge from E.L. Marina, a Cuban exile who runs a private school. In Houston, former District Attorney Frank Briscoe, a cousin of Governor Dolph Briscoe, led a field of twelve candidates in a muted, gloves-on primary. The gloves are expected to come off when Briscoe faces former City Councilman Jim McConn, a Houston developer, in a runoff next week. In Washington State, two former newsmen are about to take some of their own medicine. TV Analyst Charles Royer was elected mayor...
...Puerto Rican community leaders say he is the most popular of the councilors in their neighborhood, because, while all the liberals vote in their interest, only he (and to a lesser extent David Clem), actually come to their homes to see how they live...
...psychopathic amateur who burns once for strictly personal reasons such as jealousy or revenge. A federal study puts 55% of adult arsonists in the burn-for-hate category. In New York, a jealous suitor and two friends have been charged with setting a fire last year in a Puerto Rican social club in the South Bronx. Twenty-five party-goers died in the blaze. The alleged motive: the man's girl friend had attended the party against his wishes. Says Donald Mershon, manager of the Metropolitan Chicago Loss Bureau, which handles property insurance claims for more than 100 firms...