Soviet Monolithic Control Faces Erosion as Parties Defy
A Reuters summary notes that since Lenin and Stalin the Soviet Union claimed total control over world communism. Western Europe and others challenge Moscow's dominance, with attacks on Spanish leader Carrillo and Japan's Communist Party signaling a push for independence and potential splits in global Communist unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenin
Stalin
Europe
Moscow
Santiago Carrillo
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Ussr
Arizona Traffic Reform Appeals to Tighten Enforcement
A letter argues Arizona lacks officers for traffic duty amid high crime and fatality rates. It cites incidents in Phoenix with speeding and red light violations, urging tougher enforcement and proposing hire of specialized traffic auxiliary officers to reduce costs and boost safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Phoenix
Population bomb in Central America signals future crisis
A study by the Inter-American Development Bank warns that population in Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Costa Rica could reach 36 million by 2000, bringing massive urban unemployment and potential civil unrest. The piece links rising birth rates, underemployment, and limited family planning to a looming regional and U.S. security challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Flattau
Inter- American Development Bank
Central America
Robert Fox
Jerrold Huguet
Honduras
el Salvador
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Mexico
Organization of American States
Latin America
Inter-American Development Bank
Fox
United States
Washington
South
U S Claims Loot Left Behind in Indochina Debacle
The United States faced a final reckoning over Indochina withdrawals with more than $2.5 million reimbursed for personal possessions left by AID officials and staff. Claims ranged from crystal dish sets to golf clubs and even pets, while strict limits capped payments at 15000 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Indochina
Asia
U.S
South Vietnam
Saigon
Woods
State Dept
Good grades rewarded by more than passes say Scottsdale student
A Scottsdale student body president argues that academic success still earns real rewards. Awards include NHS, National Merit, and department honors while college admissions and scholarships arrive from X College or Y University, promoting self motivated goals over school perks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saguaro High School
Mike Fraccola
Scottsdale
X College
Y University
Hatch Act reform faces broad support amid unfair charges
The Hatch Act reform proposal in the Senate would allow federal workers to participate more freely in partisan politics while keeping penalties for violations. House approval came 244 to 164, and supporters that include groups like the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights argue federal workers deserve parity with state and local employees in political rights. The plan also adds faster violation investigations, a 30 day public comment period, and a new Civil Service Office to guide activities. End message from JOE DELACORT in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Leadership Conference On Civil Rights
National Urban Coaliion
Joe Delacort Phoenix
Also Mentioned on This Page
Communist Party
Japan
Son
of Spiro
Brezh
Jonathan Marshall
H.E
Hal’ Metcalf
Jerry McElfresh
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ariz