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Ever since the Soviets invaded Afghanistan last December, one of the most stubborn concentrations of anti-Communist Muslim resistance has been among the clannish Pushtun tribesmen of rugged Kunar province, near the Pakistan border. Six weeks ago, Soviet military commanders made the narrow river valleys and inaccessible mountains the target...
Although they retain control of the rugged Hindu Kush region, the rebel guerrillas have suffered heavy casualties since the Soviet invasion last December. Intelligence experts believe the casualty ratio is about six mujahidin (holy warriors) to one Soviet soldier. Thus far an estimated 30,000 mujahidin have been killed or...
Sybylla's story, which takes place in turn-of-the-century Austrialia, is based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Miles Foreman. The rugged setting reinforces Sybylla's spirited independence, which manifests itself in a need to pursue her identity through writing--a persistent calling that prevents her from surrendering...
Junior Billy Murphy and senior Bill Aulet fill the role of catalysts. Murphy, known for his rugged exploits under the boards, is a key performer during international contests.
The energy Roberts puts into swimming shows in his steady improvement throughout the past two years. During that difficult first season, he first broke 30 seconds in the against Andover. Over the past two seasons he has whittled that down and on Tuesday evening he garnered a respectable 25.33. While...