Defector paints grim Soviet military life through Belenko account
Viktor Belenko, the Mig 25-defecting pilot, corroborates U.S. intelligence on harsh Soviet service life. He describes low pay, long barracks confinement, limited leaves, family separation, high death by self harm, frequent alcohol use among staff, a small hashish problem, and poor rations. About 29 percent of troops are minorities.
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West Virginia lobbyist pitches pot market and civil penalties
Jeremiah Greenberg a West Virginia Capitol advocate from Pennsylvania proposes legalizing hemp crop growth on private land up to 30 square yards and taxing it as a crop. His bill would replace possession and transfer penalties under 30 grams with a 25 dollar fine and include stricter penalties for selling to minors. He notes a spiritual motive and says his prior legal trouble was dismissed.
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Pictures Confirm Deposal of Chinese Official In Tokyo Magazine
A China Pictorial Report issue from October shows former Chinese Foreign Minister Chiao Kuan-Hua with face painted out in four pictures. The magazine, published in Japanese, circulated briefly before recall amid the coup attempt by the gang of four. The images depict Chiao at Peking airport greeting Botswana president Seretse Khama and at a conference with Benin officials, highlighting his eclipse after removal from office.
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