Why James Bond island needs to find a new role model
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Ascension Island, one of the most remote places in the world, has seen significant changes over recent years. Its history has been largely determined by world events, such as the 1982 Falklands conflict, when it became an important air base. It is no longer the focal point for naval activity or BBC transmission activities in the region, and this has led to a significant fall in its population. It has a number of private sector companies, but they have little interest in ensuring that the remaining 900 residents have a high quality of life.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Mississippi Klansmen finally brought to book for murder 30 years ago
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Many painful memories have been revived by moves to bring the men accused of the murder of civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer in Mississippi in 1966 to trial. It is alleged that the murder was masterminded by Sam Bowers, a former Imperial Grand Wizard of the White Knights who has served time for the murder of three other civil rights workers. He is standing trial with Charles Noble and Deavours Nix after new evidence came to light indicating that he discussed the murder with Nix.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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