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Reports on the celebration of the truce of the Sandinistas with the Nicaraguan resistance by cutting the supply of newsprint to lone opposition newspaper for five days. Justification of the cutoff; Monopoly of newsprint due to the condition of the economy; Existence of a relationship between the government and the media.

The article addresses some political and social issues around the world as of May 1994. In the U.S., former supporter Zbigniew Brzezinski sees Bill Clinton as the most disengaged president. In other news, former Nicaragua strongman Daniel Ortega can recover his position in the country. His position gravely weakened by calls for party reform plus continuing Sandinista ties to terrorists. In the meantime, Shroud of Turin back in news with claims of Protestant researcher Alan Whanger that only massive electron discharge explains Shroud's Roman-era markings and skeleton imprints.

The article presents views of various people on topics related to mass media. Fred Foote of Cornell University says that researcher Thomas Gold is the one who predicted that there would be dust on the moon. Tony Patterson from Augusta, Georgia, says after watching Nicaraguan Foreign Minister's interviewed on ABC's program "Nightline," that the Minister promised that Nicaragua did not intend to invade the U.S. Another person reminds that the writers of the "The Newsletter Editor's Desk Book" have used "he" throughout the text to reference the editor or writer.

Focuses on the progress of the civil war in Nicaragua in 1988. Estimated number of the Sandinistan infantry troop; Sermon about peace and hymns of war during the mass held by Father Molina; Mandatory military service for boys 18 years old and above; Mortality rate of the Sandinista troops.

Focuses on developments related to politics in the U.S. Endorsement of the condom by American Catholic bishops as a means of preventing AIDS; Existence of barriers to the advancement of women and minorities; List of senators deemed useful for undermining the anti-Sandinista policy of the administration.

Assesses the success of the Contra forces near the border of Nicaragua. Physical features of Nicaragua; Background of the Contra force; Aid provided by the U.S. to the Contra camps; Goal of the insurgents in a guerilla war; Arenas of conflict; Operational tasks off the Contra force; Sandinista strategy for stopping the Contra force; State of the military struggle and the political struggle; Struggle for international sympathy and political support.

Details an interview with U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North on November 14, 1986, the morning after U.S. President Ronald Reagan's first speech on the Iran-Contra affair. Allegation that some of the profits from the Iran arms transaction had been diverted to the Contras fighting the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua; Reagan Administration's anti-terrorism policies; Chain of events that led to the secret diplomacy with Iran; Extensive preparations made by the Soviets to capitalize on the anticipated Iranian disaster.

The author discusses the political and social crisis in Nicaragua during the early 21st century, and criticizes the leadership of Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega, particularly focusing upon alleged suppression of student protests, independent media outlets, and the significant increase in Nicaraguan exiles.

Discusses the views of presidential candidate John Kerry on the Cold War. Evidence of anti-American views in his 1971 congressional testimony about the Vietnam War; Reaction to President Reagan's order to send American troops to the island of Grenada, which was becoming a Cuban satellite; Support for the nuclear freeze and arms control; Views on the Communist Sandinista regime in Nicaragua; Vote to deny aid to the Contras; Suggestion that Kerry sympathizes with those who distrust American assertiveness and trust international institutions.

Presents news briefs concerning practical politics as of December 1984. Presidential victory of Ronald Reagan in the U.S.; Reagan's quest for arms control; Treatment of Nicaraguan soldiers who were wounded in the effort to liberate Nicaragua; Rise of the average lifespan world wide; Outcome of the election in Grenada; Outcome of the election in Australia; Report concerning the situation of higher education in the U.S.

The section presents news briefs concerning world politics as of August 1983. William Sloan Coffin, a writer for the newspaper "New York Times," claims that Nicaragua is not an enemy of the U.S. The administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan has decided to sell the Chrysler stock warrants of the U.S. Treasury Department to the public. Iran publicly announced its intention to boycott the 1984 Olympic Games that will be held in Los Angeles, California.

The article comments on developments related to politics and government in Latin American countries. It tells of the growth of communist movements in Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala which are inspired by Cuban President Fidel Castro. It mentions efforts of the Soviet Union to influence revolutionary movements in the region, and implications for the United States and its relations with Latin American countries.

Comments on the vicious attack launched by the National Opposition Union on peasants in the village of Masatepe, Nicaragua, during a sparsely attended opposition rally in December 1989. Casualties and injuries caused by the alleged terrorist attack; Analysis of pertinent topics and relevant issues; Implications on world politics.

The article focuses on the political and economic developments in Nicaragua in the year of the tenth anniversary of the Sandinista revolution. President Daniel Ortega acknowledged the economic ruin of Nicaragua and gave reassurance of his peaceful intentions. The opposition parties are demanding a postponement of the elections scheduled for February 1990. Marxism-Leninism is nearly collapsing universally and hence the Soviet Union's support to Nicaragua is doubtful in future. Ortega is observing the radical irrationality of Communism as a system of governance. The possibility of economic recovery of Nicaragua under the Sandinista government appears to be bleak.

Reports on the efforts of the organization, the Sandalistas, to convince the United States government to provide aid to the contras in Nicaragua. Reasons behind the group's campaign; Quality of living of the Sandalistas living in Managua, Nicaragua; Reasons why Sandalistas are living better than Nicaraguans in the latter's own country of Nicaragua.

Focuses on the implementation of the Central American peace plan in Nicaragua. Approval for the reopening of newspaper publisher La Prensa; Start of the broadcast of programs by Radio Catolica; maintenance of Marxist-Leninist policies despite the arbitrary relaxation of control.

Focuses on the six-part series about the Sandinistas published in the "Los Angeles Herald-Examiner" written by correspondent Merle Linda Wolin. Career history of Wolin; Description of Nicaraguan Interior Minister Tomas Borge in the journalistic series; Wolin's alleged bias in characterizing the officials of Nicaragua.

Reports on the controversy over President Ronald Reagan's claim that the United States cannot tolerate the continuation of the Sandinista government in its present form. U.S. interests in Central America; Sandinistas' establishment of a full-fledged Marxist-Leninist state closely allied with Cuba and the Soviet Union; U.S. policy options for dealing with Nicaragua; Call for Nicaraguans to fight for their country's freedom.

Says that United States President Ronald Reagan should take more seriously the charges by his critics that he is all theater. Visit of Secretary of State Shultz to celebrate the advent of democracy in El Salvador; Shultz's visit to Nicaragua, a country that Reagan has accused of trying to topple the Salvadoran democracy; Moral perception as the most important reservoir of American strength.

The article reports on Nicaraguan politics and government system, and the support of the U.S. for economic reconstruction and national independence in the country. It discusses the suspension of all discussions in the Sandinista-controlled Council of State for the proposed medial and political party laws, and the imposition of a patriotic tax on businesses to help finance the country's mobilization campaign.

The article reports on the political situation in Nicaragua after the fall of Somoza, an American ally. The United States State Department is conscious of the dangers of the situation and has negotiated with the rebel Sandinista to assure that the new government includes a leavening of Somoza's conservative opposition.

Criticizes the deal made by U.S. Vice President George Bush with Nicaraguan leader Manuel Noriega. Bush's comments about bargaining with drug dealers; Comparison between Bush and U.S. President Ronald Reagan's bargain with Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev; Criticism of members of the Democratic Party about the deal.

Discusses the implementation of the Arias plan in Nicaragua. Need to establish the necessary conditions in the country to effect its aims; Design of the Arias plan to have four Central American republics to oversee the end of the war in Nicaragua; Decision of the Organization of American States not to recognize Nicaragua until the conduction of free elections; Ability of the Sandinistas to direct the country's government.

The article comments on developments relevant to politics and government in the U. S. and the rest of the world. Key issues discussed include the trade embargo imposed by the U. S. against Nicaragua, New York's 10th anniversary salute to America's Vietnam veterans and the economic aid awarded by the U. S. to Israel.

The article discusses a deal proposed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in Central America as of August 1983. President Reagan will cease the country's demand for the democratization of Nicaragua, in exchange Nicaragua will desist from sending guerillas in El Salvador and Cuban leader Fidel Castro will pull his advisors from Nicaragua. President Reagan further stressed that the military presence of the U.S. in Central America is to protect the nations in the region. He also emphasized that the U.S. has no plans to approach Central America in a role of the colossus of the North.