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The people apprehended most recently in the aftermath of the Brink's robbery
in Rockland County, New York include one of the last of the fugitives of the
radical Weather Underground and a former leader of the Black Panthers,
rekindling speculation that there are still radical groups in the United States
ready to start another reign of radical terror.
On Saturday, October 24, 1981, two Rockland County police officers were
buried in Nyack, New York. Officer Waverly Brown and Sgt. Ed O'Grady were
the first officers to die in the line of duty in Rockland County. On the same day,
Brink's guard Peter Paige, 49, was buried in South River, New Jersey. He was a
25-year veteran guard with the Brinks Company.
Peter Paige was shot in the back. Gunned down without a chance to surrender
or defend himself. These so-called reactionaries, Weather Underground or
radicals--I'd like to call them criminals--leaped from a van and opened fire on both
of the Brink's guards.
This tragic act was more than a mere robbery. It was a blatant, disgusting,
useless waste of human life. Officer Brown left a wife and two children, Sgt.
O'Grady left a wife and three children, and guard Paige also left a wife and three
children.
I wonder if we should try these animals in our courts? I wonder if we should
treat them to the United States axiom, "innocent until proven guilty"? These are
the ideals that these creeps are fighting to change. Maybe we should oblige them?
Animals like the Weather Underground thrive on anarchy. Maybe we should give
them a taste of what they want. Anarchy for a day. Let the people in Rockland
County have them! Maybe we should bring back the guillotine?
But, alas, we can't. If we do, we'll be playing into their hands; this is what
these radical motherless dogs want.
Oh, guess who's defending these dogs? You guessed it. William M. Kunstler.
He wants to make sure that these reputable protesters receive a fair trial. I
wonder if he went to the funerals in Rockland County and South River.
I wonder if he cares? I wonder if anyone cares? Are we going to let terrorist
groups like these flourish in the United States? Damn it, I hope not!
Volume 15, No. 4
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Editorial/Opinion
October 29, 1981
Thursday, October 29, 1981
New York, New York
Goodbye, Goodbye
Last summer was truly bizarre. First we had "Zorro The Gay Blade" and other
such forgettable movies, which were funny. Then we had the Great Baseball
Strike, which was absolutely hilarious.
And finally we had the so-called second season of baseball, which, it must be
admitted, was absolutely side-splitting.
Well, that season has finally come to a long overdue conclusion; last night the
Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 9-2, thus giving the
National League yet another world championship crown.
For the Dodgers, it was a well-deserved championship which ended a season of
hard-fought come-from-behind series victories. In their mini-series playoffs with
the Astros, they were down two games to none; in the National League playoffs
against the Expos, they were down two games to one; and in the so-called Fall
Classic they also found themselves behind in the count two games to none. And
yet each time they somehow managed to battle back.
But not all the battling of this bizarre season was done on the playing field.
After ousting the A's to earn a trip to the World Series, the Yankees' private
victory party was disrupted by a scuffle between millionaires Jackson and
Nettles. Nothing serious, perhaps, but certainly uncalled for.
Then, only a few days ago, Yankee owner George Steinbrenner was attacked
by two young toughs on an elevator in a Los Angeles hotel. Unfortunately for Big ,
George, his left hand was severely battered and placed in a cast.
Fortunately for the city of New York, though, Mr. Steinbrenner's right
hand--the one that signs the checks--was undamaged. And that stroke of good
fortune keeps the Yankees in contention for next year's championship--George is
still able to go out and buy whomever he feels is necessary to hopefully capture a
crown for the Big Apple.
Good luck on your shopping spree, George. Just remember: Practice makes
perfect.
-C.M.W
Letters to the Editor
Editor
Happy Halloween, Kiddies. A nasty
rumor circulating around Campus states
that I, LEONARD WUMKE, was having
a hard time deciding on a Halloween
costume for this weekend's parties until
I opened my eyes in front of the
bathroom mirror last Wednesday morn
ing. Then, the gossip continues, I decid
ed to go as a road map. Complete
nonsense! I , didn't open my eyes 'til
afternoon last Wednesday at which time
I gave strong consideration to dressing
like a Tylenol tablet. Of course, I can't
tell you what I'm really going as.
Someone out there might let the cat out
of the bag.
On to the SGA front. My govern
mental source tells me it looks real bad
for student mailboxes in the Main
Building this year. Bronson says there
just isn't enough money. Besides that, it
seems that the SGA treasurer has
already come dangerously close to
spending over the allotted SGA budget
this term. And some of the most active
clubs on campus are complaining of
being royally screwed on their individual
budgets. Not a happy story, indeed!
President Bronson, having a very busy
schedule, has not been readily accessible
to my source, so someone kindly
straighten me out if any of the above
information is incorrect.
I've heard many good comments
about the first annual Autumn Buzz a
WUMKE:
Rumor Is Humor
few weeks back. Both nights' events
were well attended. That just proves
that students will hang around here on
weekends if decent activities are offered.
Alumni are also drawn back to C.C. (at
least a few) for such special events. I
hope something good is scheduled for
winter term. Congratulations to the hard
working individuals who stage these
events. Keep up the good work.
As I write this Monday evening, I
still like the Dodgers in seven as I said
last issue. I was wrong about the
A's-Yankees playoff, but, hey, one out of
two is a better average than almost any
major league hitter has. Even one out of
three is pretty damn good.
This Saturday marks the first day of
Pennsylvania's regular small game
hunting season. So ole' Leonard will be
out enjoying the great autumn weather
of south-central Pennsylvania with
assurance of getting at least two things--
tired legs. Hope to see some of you out
there in the woods and fields.
I'll lay some more heavy quotes from
Progenitor on you in my next letter. I
have to use his stuff sparingly so no one
O.D.'s on it out there.
All good things must come to an end
and so must this correspondence. But
before it does, let me congratulate
Reader staff reporter Kathy Kern on her
coming internship with the Philadelphia
Bulletin. Damn proud of you! All good
writers may one day leave, but I remain
LEONARD WUMKE
C.C. Reader
--William J. Neil