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'X for Escape:' a book on Canada's war heroes features a famous, dramatic tale

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A Canadian man recounts his experiences at a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. He joined a secret escape organization that resulted in several successful escapes. However, their last escape plan ended was foiled by a guard. Later, the Nazi's executed 50 prisoners and guards.

Author: Pengelly, Tony
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
World War II, 1939-1945, Veterans, National socialists, Escapes, Prison escapes

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Naming names: a campaign to 'out' homosexuals draws fire

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Outrage, a militant British gay group, has launched a campaign to 'out' prominent gay politicians and church officials. In Nov 1994, the group identified 10 Anglican bishops as gay, and in Mar 1995, alleged that the Bishop of London David Hope is gay.

Author: Mather, Ian
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Social aspects, United Kingdom, Behavior, Bishops, Church of England, Gay liberation movement, Gay rights movement, Hope, David, Outing (Homosexuality)

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Healing old wounds

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A former prisoner of war during the 1982 Falkland Islands conflict returns to the area and meets his captors. The former captor was expelled from the navy and now works as a tourist guide.

Author: Mather, Ian
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
History, Falkland Islands War, 1982, Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Ethical aspects, Prisoners of war
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