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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: How to Use the ACTIV-L Automated Archiver Service.(autopost)
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Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: PACH
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 09:30:05 GMT

The mailing list affiliated with misc.activism.progressive (MAP) is
run by a "listserver" which also operates an automated archiver
service. To use this service, one sends "commands" -- simple email
messages in certain formats, to the listserver's address, which is
LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET, or LISTSERV@UMCVMB.MISSOURI.EDU

The most basic service available is the GET command; when the
listserver receives a GET command from you, it automatically emails
you the file(s) you requested.

To use the GET command,

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    To get a file named FILE NAME from the
    archiver (files are two words  separa-
    ted by a space), send the 1-line message

    GET FILE NAME ACTIV-L

    to: LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET
    [or: LISTSERV@UMCVMB.MISSOURI.EDU]
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    Use GET with the file ACTIV-L ARCHIVE for a listing of
    files available with the GET command.

Thus, for example, to have the listserver email you the index file
ACTIV-L ARCHIVE which lists the files available with the GET command,
just send the 1-line message GET ACTIV-L ARCHIVE ACTIV-L to the
listserver address given above. Remember: don't email these commands
to Rich, Harel, or other human-folks; the listserver itself "understands"
them. If you are thoroughly confused (try emailing "help" to
LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET first) you can of course consult with Rich
[mathrich@umcvmb.bitnet].

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If you feel more adventurous, listserv also offers a full database
capability for searching through the Megs of all past postings to
activ-l; use the GET command with the file AMLDBASE DOC for a tutorial
on how to use this feature.

Enclosed below is the table of contents from the most recent (when
this file was written) ACTIV-L ARCHIVE file to give you an idea of the
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From: s882916@otto.xx.rmit.OZ.AU (Vikki POLLARD)
Subject: Mass strike and rally in Melbourne, Australia
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: RMIT Computer Centre
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 22:11:49 GMT

Yesterday (10th) there was a huge general strike and rally held in Melbourne.
150,000 filled the streets and 400,000 went on strike. The reason? Well the
newly elected state government believes that because they were elected by
a 60% majority and because they control both houses of parliament, it means
they can introduce whatever legislation they deem necessary to "improve" the
economy. The main legislation that people were protesting over is concerned
with making strikes illegal and introducing employment contracts for each
employee. These contracts are drawn up by the employer and if the employee 
doesn't agree with the terms ( which can included no overtime payments, 40
hours work a week on any days, fines for lateness, disobedience and for
striking) If the employees don't agree to the conditions they are forced to 
"resign" then they have to wait 3 months for unemployment benefits.

Basically this legislation is philosophy driven, and will do practically
nothing to improve the economy. It will make workers slaves and we will 
be punished for withdrawing our labour.

It was a great day yesterday. Lots of chanting and singing of "Solidarity
for ever". I didn't think I'd ever see such a class division in this
country, but people were abusing the rich and yelling at the scabs. It felt
great.  Unfortunately it will not do much as the legislation is being
passed as I write this. Oh did I mention that whilst this government was
taking away from the workers they raised their own pays?


Oh life will be a bundle of fun around here in the years to come.

Vikki

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From: nyt%nyxfer%igc.apc.org@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu (NY Transfer News)
Subject: Panama Newsbriefs/ED-LP
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: The NY Transfer News Service
Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 22:18:06 GMT


Via The NY Transfer News Service * All the News that Doesn't Fit

PANAMA NEWSBRIEFS/ED-LP

from El Diario La Prensa

edlp nov 7-8 Panama


PANAMA'S ATTORNEY GENERAL BOMB VICTIM

Panama's Attorney General Rogelio Cruz was received minor
wounds on Friday, November 6 as the result of an explosion of a
bomb located in the parking lot of his office building.  Another
twelve people were also wounded.  The bomb exploded about five
minutes after Cruz left his car, heading toward his office on the
building's second floor.  He received emergency first aid and
returned to his home.  In a television interview Cruz said
"They're trying to revent an investigation we're carrying out,"
in reference to the freezing of banks accounts suspected of being
part of a drug-money laundering operation.

Since the US invasion of Panama in December of 1989 at least
twelve bombs have been exploded in public buildings, private
business enterprises and the homes of public officials.  The
groupd M-20, which became known after the invasion, has taken
responsibility for the bombings via telephone calls to various
television stations.  Two policemen who guard the attorney
general's office and one civilian have been arrested.

Two weeks ago Cruz was accused of being involved illicit
activities after having unfrozen accounts which were allegedly
involved in money laundering.  Demonstrations in front of the
attorney general's office demanding his dismissal have included
Panama's first lady, Ana Mae de Endara.

Cruz said this explosion was the first time a bomb was
intended to cause personal damage.  President Endara asked to
Panamanian people to confront "with courage and decision the
cowards who utilize terror to intimidate the people."  The bomb
destroyed the parking lot's roof and some windows, including
those of the attorney general's office.  The attorney general's
car was also partially destroyed. (AP 11/7)

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From: "rod hill"  <HILL@acad1.UnbSJ.CA>
Subject:  Note re: Bush, CIA and the Kennedy Assassination
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: ?
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 06:53:47 GMT

A quick note on this.  See The Nation, 16/23 July, 1988, "George
Bush, CIA Operative" by Joseph McBride and his "Where was George?
(cont.)", in the August 13/20 1988 issue.
  Some remarks:
  (a)  the Nation never carried any follow-up stories on this that I
        saw
  (b)  the account on ACTIV-L dated 15 Oct was quite inaccurate:  the
"George Bush" [not "George H. Bush", as claimed] noted in Hoover's
memo was NOT in Dallas, but was in Miami the day after the
assassination.  These alternations (and others) are an invention of
the writer of the ACTIV-L posting.
       I enjoy tuning in to ACTIV-L, which carried a lot of great
material.  It disappoints me when I see such nonsense.

                                                rod hill
                                                U. of New Brunswick


Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: Bosnian Relief Operations Info
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: PACH
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 00:47:56 GMT

/** pn.announcemen: 51.0 **/
** Topic: BOSNET:Relief Operations Info **
** Written  8:36 am  Nov 10, 1992 by peacenet in cdp:pn.announcemen **
From: <peacenet>
Subject: BOSNET:Relief Operations Info

From pnmideast Mon Nov  9 21:59:11 1992
From: BOSNET@math.lsa.umich.edu
Contribution by: Nedzib

There are allegations and reports that funds for relief for Bosnia and
Herzegovina are being embezzled. Some of the alleged embezzlers are of
Bosnia-Herzegovina origin. So if you want to send a contribution send it 
either to:

AMERICAN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA RELIEF FUND
277 West Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-670-1765
(Make checks payable to Bosnia-Herzegovina Relief Fund.)

Contributions to the above address will go towards general relief.
Or send your checks to BH UN Mission (NOTE ITS NEW ADDRESS):

REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
PERMANENT MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS
330 East 39th Street, Suite 4D
New York, NY 10016
212-867-6743
(Make checks payable to Bosnia-Herzegovina Mission to UN.)

This money will go towards operational costs of BH Mission.
DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY TO ANY OTHER GROUP OR ADDRESS EVEN IF THEY HAVE A
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA NAME OR CLAIM THAT THEY ARE REPRESENTATIVES OF BH 
GOVERNMENT OR MISSION.

As far as the "French" effort with boxes is concerned we don't know if
that is ok or not; hence if you do it it's your own risk.

** End of text from cdp:pn.announcemen **
Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: tdboyce@cco.caltech.edu (Tom Boyce)
Subject: electronic bartering systems
Followup-To: misc.activism.progressive
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: caltech
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 22:24:32 GMT

I was wondering if anyone here has looked into electronic bartering
systems? I am working with a health and human services organization here in
Los Angles which is establishing a pilot project for impoverished
communities. One part of the project involves setting up an electronic
bartering system.  

Any info would be appreciated, especially if you have pointers to people
who have actually done this sort of thing. 

Thanks,

Tom

Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: JHURLEY@HUSC3.HARVARD.EDU
Subject: Federal Seizure Laws
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: Harvard University Science Center
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 22:36:42 GMT

Another interesting aspect of the seizure laws referred to in an earlier post
is that they clearly are in violation of the fifth amendment to the much-
ballyhooed U.S.  Constitution, which states " No person shall...be
deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law..."

This is quite a lesson regarding how much our rulers respect their own laws.
The protections provided by the law on which the U.S.
government is allegedly founded mean little when they conflict with
the government's needs, even when those needs are transient propaganda 
excercises like the war on drugs.


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From: Ron Buckmire <buckmr%rpi.edu@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Subject: Re: Colorado Measure
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: ?
Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 22:56:54 GMT

On Wednesday, November 4 1992, "(Patrick Grace)" <gracep@ucs.orst.edu> wrote:

> Could somebody post the full text of the anti-gay/lesbian measure that
> apparently passed in Colorado.  I fear that other states, including mine,
> Oregon, will be seeing variations of it on their ballots in two years.
The Christian Coalition targeted three statewide referenda this year. They
won 2 of the three: Anti-Gay in Colorado and Anti-ERA in Iowa.
>
> Measure 9 in Oregon has been defeated, but it may be close enough, like 55-45
> or worse, that its proponents can claim a moral victory.
They lost 57-43 [better than I thought] but they still say they will try again,
but this time with one closer to Colorado's.
>
> A copy of the Colorado measure would be freatly appreciated.
There is a lot of information on Colorado and Oregon and other Queer Issues in
the Queer Resources Directory [maintained by me] on nifty.andrew.cmu.edu in
/pub/QRD available by anonymous ftp.

Found in /pub/QRD/qrd/rights/CO-cfv.amendment is an excerpt from the Colorado
Voter's Guide [also found in the directory]:

It would amend Article 2 of the Colorado Constitution by the addition
of Section 30, which states: NO PROTECTED STATUS BASED ON
HOMOSEXUAL, LESBIAN OR BISEXUAL ORIENTATION. Neither the State of
Colorado, through any of its branches or departments, nor any of its
agencies, political subdivisions, municipalities or school
districts, shall enact, adopt or enforce any statute, regulation,
ordinance or policy whereby homosexual, lesbian or bisexual
orientation, conduct, practices or relationships shall constitute or
otherwise be the basis of, or entitle any person or class of persons
to have or claim any minority status, quota preferences, protected
status or claim of discrimination. This Section of the Constitution
shall be in all respects self-executing.


---
RON BUCKMIRE, 11 Colvin Circle, Troy, NY 12180-3735.  ``D.C. in 1993!''
uunet!rpi.edu!buckmr||buckmr@rpitsmts.bitnet||buckmr@rpi.edu||+1 518 276 8910
"I will never apologize for the United States of America, ever. I don't care
what the facts are." -- George Herbert Walker Bush, President of the USA.
Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: "RHODNEY WARD, (812) 855-4334W/336-4829H" <ROWARD%ucs.indiana.edu@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Subject: BOYCOTT COLORADO!!!
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
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Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 22:26:52 GMT

From:	PO1::"act-up@world.std.com"  5-NOV-1992 16:07:45.23
To:	"Nat. Organ. of G/L Scientists, etc." <noglstp@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov>, lesbians
 in science <lis@juno.physics.wisc.edu>, Lambda <lambda@ukcc.std.com>, CLGSG
 <clgsg-l@ricevm1.rice.edu>, ACT UP <act-up@world.std.com>,
 gaynet@athena.mit.edu
CC:
Subj:	Colorado businesses list

I'm crossposting this to as many lists as I have addresses for.  I
believe the one for Gaynet has changed, so this may not go thru.

There has been talk on many networks about the boycott to Cut Off
Colorado for passing this heinous anti-gay, anti-human rights amendment.
After looking in my handy consumer guide from the ...yes...Consumer
Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado, I found these companies either
located, headquartered or having customer service centers in Colorado.

1. Coor Brewing Co, Golden, CO  1-800-642-6116
   Golden, CO 80401

2. Current, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO 1-800-525-7170
   POB 2559, Colorado Springs, CO 80901

3. Diners Club International, Englewood, CO 1-800-525-9135
   183 Inverness Dr. West, Englewood, CO 80112

4. Walter Drake and Sons, Colorado Springs, CO (719)-596-3140
   Drake Bldg., Colorado Springs, CO 80940-0001

5. Manville Corp. 1-800-654-3101
   PO Box 5108, Denver, CO 80217-5108

6. Teledyne Water Pik  1-800-525-2774
   1730 East Prospect St., Ft. Collins, CO 80553-0001

7. Vicorp Restaurants  (303) 296-2121
   400 W. 48th Ave, Denver, CO 80216

8. US WEST, Inc. 1-800-usw-help
   Orchard Falls Bldg., 7800 E. Orchard Rd., Englewood, CO 80111-2533

9. Consumer Information Center  719-948-4000
   Pueblo, CO 81009 (our tax dollars at work in KKKlorado)

The CO state travel bureau's number is:  1-800-433-2656

Living in the South, many of these companies are unknown to me.  For
instance, what are Vicorp Restaurants the owners of??  Unfortunately,
I also don't have a Diners Club card to cut up.

But, these are apparently some of the big companies that support
in part the Colorado economy.  Expressing outrage over this amendment
and withholding business to any CO company may make a dent as it did
with Arizona and South Africa.

Also, I am approaching my professional organization to have CO removed
from states where we will have meetings.

Any other ideas/companies to influence Colorado thru?  It is unfortunate
that such an economic boycott also affects our g/l/b brothers and sisters
and strayt supporters in CO.

Take care all

______________________________________________________________
   Jeff Jones                         JAJONE02@ukcc.uky.edu
   University of Kentucky
Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: GDMENDEN%MTUS5.bitnet@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu
Subject: Anti-arab racism
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
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Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 22:15:17 GMT

From ADC Times, Sept-Oct 1992:

   Sept. 29 this year CBS News President Eric Ober met with ADC President
Albert Mokhiber and ADC Director of Legal Services Gregory T. Nojeim at
CBS News headquarters in NYC to discuss the issue of anti-Arab bias
at CBS.  ADC had called for a meeting with Ober after learning that
CBS News anchor Dan Rather, CBS board member Dr. Henry Kissinger and
CBS Mideast consultant Dr. Fouad Ajami made racist anti-Arab remarks
at a fundraise held last June to help settle Jewish immigrants in
Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem.

    ...The ADC-San Francisco chapter, in coalition with the Council
of Presidents of Arab American Organizations and the Arab People's
Coalition, sponsored a panel discussion on the topic 9/26 and collected
over 2000 individual and organizaitonal endorsements on a petition to
CBS News.  ...endorsers included Jewish peace groups, church organizations
and representatives of the labor movement.

 ...At the fundraiser, Rather had said, "many of us celebrate 25 years
after the city was united under Israseli rule".  On this point, Ober
asserted that CBS News has never shown a map of Israel showing Jerusalem
as its capital on its television news programs.  ...Rather wrote "I had
no intention of taking a position on the status of Jerusalem..."

    Part of (other) discussion touched on Ajami's anti-Arab and anti-
Muslim remarks at the June fundraiser where he had described "the
ceremony of eating with a Bedouin" as an "ordeal" and suggested that
Arab and Muslim countries are incapable of democracy...On 9-1, Ajami
finally wrote back to ADC, "That remark was off-handed, and anyone
taking offense to it has my apology."

     Although Ober would not admit to wrongdoing or evidence of anti-
Arab bias at CBS News, his willlingness to implement remedial steps
indicates a clear desire to improve CBS' reporting on Mideast and Arab
issues..Rather's Oct 2 letter to ADC was also conciliatory.

    [One of the deeper ironies here is that the customs of the Arab
bedouin, particularly in the areas of food, living, and human relations,
are the most closely related to the Jews of the Old Testament.  Maybe
not in exact detail, of course, but strikingly reminescent of things
you would read in the Bible.  gdm]
Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: Today's Quote...
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: ?
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1992 09:35:16 GMT


			The "Communist Threat"

"All sectors of Salvadorian society have been the target of ``death
squad''-style killings...in a great many cases the choice of victim
has been indicator of who lies behind the ``death squads''. Those
targeted have been members of groups perceived to be in opposition to
the government, or to represent a nucleus around whom such opposition
could coalesce, including students, trade unionists, members of
cooperatives, church workers and peasants." [Page 25]

	--Amnesty International, _El Salvador: ``Death Squads'' -- A
	Government Strategy_ 
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From: nyt%nyxfer%igc.apc.org@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu (NY Transfer News)
Subject: NEWS:Chamorro Repeats:No More Army Cuts
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
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Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 23:33:52 GMT


Via The NY Transfer News Service * All the News that Doesn't Fit

CHAMORRO REPEATS: NO MORE CUTS TO ARMY

from El Diario La Prensa

edlp 11/6 Nicaragua

CHAMORRO: NICARAGUAN ARMY WILL NOT BE REDUCED FURTHER

After a meeting with army chief Gen. Humberto Ortega which
lasted over five hours, Nicaraguan president Violeta Chamorro
stated on Thursday, Novebmer 5, that the national army will not
go through any more reductions.  The army has already been
reduced from 80,000 troops when Chamorro took office in April,
1990, to 16,000 currently.  Chamorro ordered the elaboration of
the Armed Forces Law which fixes the time members of the high
command may serve in their position, and guaranteed respect for
the institution of the army.  She also confirmed civilian control
of the military.  As president, Chamorro is also
Commander-and-Chief of the Army and assumed the position of
Minister of Defense, formerly held by Ortega under the Sandinsita
government.

Government Minister Antonio Lacayo, Finance Minister Emilio
Pereira, Labor Minister Francisco Rosales and Foreign Minister
Ernesto Leal also attended the meeting with Ortega, along with
ten members of the army's high command.  They discussed the
situation of armed irregular troops (former contras and former
Sandinsta Popular Army soldiers) as well as plans for the
military and the national police to guarantee peaceful and safe
conditions for the next harvests in the northern part of the
country.

According to the army report, some 22,000 people, who formed
some 81 criminals bands in the northern and central part of
Nicaragua, have been disarmed.  Forty-thousand rifles, 25,000
grenades and many kinds of explosives have been confiscated.
(NOTIMEX 11/6)

translated by Toby Mailman, NY Transfer News


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