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...swastikas also were spray painted on the ceilings of three elevators in Hagerstown hall last month, with the words "Death to Jews" painted next to them...

Author: By Nicholas D. Kristof, | Title: Increase in Anti-Semitism Reported | 11/8/1980 | See Source »

...time the lifeboats dropped into the sea, three Coast Guard cutters and the 1,000-ft. U.S. supertanker Williamsburgh were headed for the Prinsendam, which by now was listing and billowing smoke. Cold and soaked with sea spray, some passengers kept up their spirits by singing Row, Row, Row Your Boat and Show Me the Way to Go Home. Recalled John Courtney, 69, a retired college art professor: "A lot of people were seasick, but there was no hysteria." By 9:30 a.m., helicopters began hoisting people from the lifeboats in baskets and ferrying them to the rescue vessels. Only...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living: A Morning to Remember | 10/20/1980 | See Source »

...River Camp) also had been an eyesore and health menace because of its exposed electrical wiring, plugged storm drains, filthy toilets and tainted food. By sunset, the last tent was down, and the remaining 750 residents had been taken away by bus. Left behind were a dozen Spanish names spray-painted on the thick concrete highway supports...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: The Cuban Refugees Move On | 10/13/1980 | See Source »

Nerve gases are usually stored as liquid and when released as a vapor or spray of droplets can enter the body by inhalation or by absorption through the skin. The gases work by blocking neurotransmitters, disrupting the central nervous system, inducing vomiting, convulsions and paralysis and finally death from respiratory failure and asphyxia. Exposure 0.4-1 milligram of gas kills within a few minutes. When released in high density nerve gases can persist as an airborne hazard for days or weeks...

Author: By Michael Stein, | Title: Chemical Warfare Makes a Comeback | 9/29/1980 | See Source »

...think the key is really realizing what you're capable of doing and then going out and doing it," he says. "I'm a spray hitter, I hit to all fields with power, and this year I haven't really tried to hit the ball out. I'm making good contact and not striking out too much...

Author: By Bruce Schoenfeld, | Title: Cooper Produces Without Fanfare | 9/10/1980 | See Source »

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