Latin America’s quiet democratic revolution gains traction
The piece argues that Latin American democracies expand after years of military rule with elections in Brazil Ecuador Venezuela Peru Colombia Bolivia Uruguay and others. It notes Reagan policy shifts expanding human rights criteria, aid moves, and proposed democracy tools like the Caribbean Basin Initiative Project Democracy and Radio Marti, urging Congress to act.
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Bolivia
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State Department
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Guatemala
Radio Marti
Cuba
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Basin Initiative
Project Democracy
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Yellow rain controversy tests Soviet charge and bee excrement theory
Harvard and Yale scientists dispute Soviet claims of yellow rain chemical attacks, proposing bee excrement in samples as a non witness. U.S. charges discounted, state department skeptical, and critics accuse Western apologists of overreading natural evidence amid reports from doctors and investigators.
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State Department
Cambodia
Afghanistan
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Thought For Today Confucius Quote on Economy
A Wisdom note presents Confucius guidance on frugality and prudence. The aphorism warns that those who refuse to economize will face later hardship and regret.
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Confucius
B.C
British Campaign Myths vs British Reality Explored
A columnist contrasts British four week campaigns with American two year races, deconstructing polls media highs and electoral quirks. He notes Thatcher era issues, leadership flaws, and the winner take all effect, arguing the British system does not guarantee clear policy mandates or strong leaders.
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Michael Foot
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Roy Jenkins
David Steel
Reaganites take charge of U S defense and Latin policy shifts
Reagan White House purges key Latin America appointees Enders and Hinton and installs Motley and Stone signaling tougher stance in El Salvador Nicaragua and El Salvador policy. Clark Kirkpatrick and Casey influence grow as Reagan asserts control away from traditional professionals.
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Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with mailing address for publication. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
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