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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: CHURCH LEADER REJECTS TORICELLI BILL
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Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1992 21:27:49 GMT

/** reg.cuba: 177.0 **/
** Topic: Church leaders reject Toricelli **
** Written  7:13 pm  Sep 25, 1992 by crosenberg in cdp:reg.cuba **
U.S. CHURCH LEADER REJECTS TORICELLI BILL UPON RETURN FROM CUBA
          PRESS RELEASE BY C. WILLIAM NICHOLS

My name is C. William Nichols, General Minister and President of
Christian Church Disciples of Christ in the U.S. and Canada.  We
are a group of 23 people representing two closely linked
denominations: The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the
United Church.  We were invited by the Ecumenical Council of
Churches of Cuba to be their guest this week.  Our purpose in going
was to express our solidarity with our christian brothers and
sisters in Cuba; to learn more about the life of the people now; to
discover the effects of the economical embargo that the U.S.
imposed on Cuba and to try to bring back this information to the
people of the U.S. and to intercede with the government to end the
embargo which we believe to be unjust, inhuman and evil.

We saw the tragedy of hunger, little children in need of milk and
not having any.  People in hospitals being deprived of necessary
medicines and many other tragic injustice perpetrated through the
embargo.

We ask NO MORE for CUBA than the U.S. has already granted to such
countries like the People's Republic of China, which has a much
more restrained communist government.  We NOT ONLY have Free Trade
with the People's Republic of China, we have given them the status
of most favorite nation for trading.

Our interest is not political, but religious and humanitarian.
We deplore the passage of the Torricelli Bill, which will
exacerbate the problem by punishing other nations for trading with
Cuba.

On behalf of the Universal Church and Humanitarian People
everywhere, WE CALL FOR A PROMPT END TO THE EMBARGO AND IN THE MEAN
TIME THE DELIVERY OF MUCH NEEDED FOOD AND MEDICINE TO THE PEOPLE OF
CUBA.

************

Given at the Miami International Airport on Friday, September 25,
1992 about 1:30 pm upon arrival of the Delegation from Cuba. 
Present were the cameras of Channel 51, the Spanish Language TV
Station, and a photographer who we could not identify.  
** End of text from cdp:reg.cuba **

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From: GDMENDEN%MTUS5.bitnet@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu
Subject: Destruction of church by Israelis
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Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 22:40:51 GMT

   On August 5 the Israelis bulldozed a Greek Orthodox church under
construction in the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem.  The Isrealis
claimed that the church had been built illegally, although the church
officials had applied for four years without success for a permit.
The Israelis since their occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967 have
allowed virtually no Christian institutions to engage in construction.

    Other assaults on Christian and Moslem holy places in Jerusalem
include:

  -The occupation by Jewish squatters of St. John's Hospice

  -The massacre at Al-Haram Al-Sharif

  -The recent bulldozing of a newly excavated 6th century Greek and
     Armenian monastery to build a new road

  -The burning of a Baptist church and (separately) a bookstore

  -The refusal to permit Reverend Alex Awad, a Baptist minister, to
     serve his church in occupied East Jerusalem and Bethlehem


     Write to your congressional representatives and urge them to:


  1. Make the $10 billion loan to aid Jewish immigrants to Israel
conditional upon Israel adhering by the terms of the 4th Geneva
convention dealing with the rights of people under military occupation.

  2. Use part of US aid to Israel for compensation to religious
organizations whose property has been destroyed by Israelis.

  3. Allow Reverend Awad to practice freedom of religion in Jerusalem.
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From: jym@mica.berkeley.edu (via Jym Dyer)
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Subject: MEETING: Schoolyard Greening Conference (Boston)
Date: 30 Sep 92 04:29:17 GMT
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[From EcoNet en.calendar Conference]
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=> Subject: Schoolyard Greening Conference 
=> From: kmeyer@igc.org
 
The Boston GreenSpace Alliance is holding a Schoolyard Greening
Conference on October 17th, from 9 am - 12 noon, at the Agassiz
Elementary School in Jamaica Plain (a neighborhood of Boston).
 
Environmental education providers, who work with schools, to
outline activities for the green schoolyard. Lots of curriculum
and support materials will be displayed. Admission is free.
 
For directions and more information on conference workshops
please call: Kirk Meyer, School Program Director, Boston
GreenSpace Alliance, 617-426-6597.
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From: susan_soric@upubs.uchicago.edu (Susan Soric)
Subject: LOOKING FOR E. EUROPE FEMINISTS
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Organization: Univ. of Chicago
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 22:37:32 GMT

I am working on a master's degree 
in feminist theology particularly, and
I have an interest in eastern Europe,
particularly Croatia and the Balkans.

I would like to make contact with feminists,
in Eastern Europe whether or not they are
actively involved in theological studies.

if you have an address or contact for me,
please e-mail me at:

susan_soric@upubs.uchicago.edu

Thank you very much.

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Subject: The Decline of America: "Strong Family Values" (II)
Date: 1 Oct 92 16:23:28 GMT
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The Decline of America: "Strong Family Values" (II)

=============================================================
Infant mortality rates per 1,000 live births for the nineteen
         major industrial countries, 1989 and 1960:
=============================================================

COUNTRY            1989 RATE    1960 RATE

United States         10           26
New Zealand           10           23
Italy                 10           44
Belgium               10           31
Spain                  9           47
Ireland                9           31
Germany                8           33
United Kingdom         8           23
Norway                 8           19
France                 8           29
Denmark                8           22
Austria                8           37
Australia              8           21
Switzerland            7           22
Netherlands            7           18
Canada                 7           28
Sweden                 6           16
Finland                6           22
Japan                  4           31

******************************************************************
[We might also add:

[United States Black   18]
[Cuba               11-13]
[Honduras:             73]
[El Salvador:          71]
[Nicaragua:           122 (U.S.-backed dictator Somoza)]
[Nicaragua:            37 (after Sandinista government health campaigns)]

[Send 1-line email GET FSLN ACHIEVE ACTIV-L to the address
LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET (or LISTSERV@UMCVMB.MISSOURI.EDU) for
documentation of Latin American info. "13" (rather than 11) is from
Save the Children, but I forget what year, for Cuba]
]
******************************************************************
Sources (for chart and text): UNICEF, The State of the World's Children
1991 (New York Oxford Universty Press, 1991), pp, 102-105. Children's
Defense Fund, The State of America's Children, 1991 (Washington, D.C.: CDF,
1991), pp. 17, 166.

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From pp 18-19 of: 

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_We're Number One, Where America Stands -- and Falls -- in the New    
World Order_ by Andrew L Shapiro.   

New York, May 1992, Vintage Books, a division of Random House.   
$10 paperback. ISBN 0-679-73893-2  
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    "America is becoming a land of private greed and public squalor.   
    This book is an indispensable road map through the wreckage. The   
    facts it reveals will startle you. They may depress you. But   
    ideally they'll fire you up to help rebuild this nation."   

                        -Robert B. Reich, author of The Work of Nations   
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From: bgirard%sfu.ca@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu
Subject: Radio in S. Africa
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Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 18:07:05 GMT

Subject: Participatory Radio in Southern Africa



             REPORT ON PARTICIPATORY RADIO IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
                         (February-May, 1992)

                Researched and Written by Justine Akman
                               for AMARC
         The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters



Since the unbanning of the African National Congress in South
Africa, and since  Namibia gained its independence from South
Africa, independent broadcasting has  become a possibility in
these countries for the first time. Intitiatives to promote
participatory community radio in the region have slowly become
visible over the last two years. With political changes in South
Africa, there is now more potential for the broadcasting habits
and regulations in Swaziland and Lesotho, bo th surrounded by the
aparthied regime, to change. Presently, both have only public
radio.

This study, conducted from February to May, 1992, focuses
primarily on the dynamic participatory radio movement in South
Africa, in the context of current chang es and the process of
negotiations in the country. The research report continues in
Namibia, where recent legal changes now facilitate the
development of commun ity broadcasting in the country. Finally,
there is a brief analogue of the public broadcasters in Lesotho,
and Swaziland. The study is followed by a needs evaluation,
general recommendations, and main groups to contact in the region
for mor e information.

If you would like a copy, please contact AMARC at email address
"amarcho@web.apc.org" or at:
3575 boul. St. Laurent, #704
Montreal, Quebec
Canada  H2X 2T7
Tel:(514) 982-0351   Fax:(514) 849-7129.

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From: jym@mica.berkeley.edu (via Jym Dyer)
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Subject: MEETING: Boston Computer Society's Environmental Group
Date: 30 Sep 92 04:28:04 GMT
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[From EcoNet en.calendar Conference]
================================================================
=> From: dseale@igc.org
 
The newly forming Environmental Group of the Boston Computer
Society's next meeting is Wednesday, October 21, 1992.  The
topic of this meeting is Computer Tools for Environmental
Action.  Several Macintosh compatible research tools and
educational materials will be demonstrated.

For more information contact e-mail dseale on Econet or call
617/782-2347.
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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: LEONARD PELTIER's Life is in Danger
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Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 23:59:12 GMT

/** gen.nativenet: 334.0 **/
** Topic: LEONARD PELTIER's Life is in Danger **
** Written 11:13 am  Sep 25, 1992 by jad@cbnewsl.cb.att.com in cdp:gen.nativenet **
Original-Sender: jad@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (John DiNardo)

[ This article is being relayed from the Usenet "alt.native" newsgroup. ]


Michele Vignola of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee has issued
an appeal for help. At the prison where Native American political
prisoner Leonard Peltier is being held, the authorities have placed
in Leonard Peltier's cell a homicidal prisoner who has already
murdered his past cellmate. There is reason to believe that the
authorities are hoping to find Leonard dead. Peltier's attorney
is planning a legal appeal in the case which noted attorney William
Kuntzler says ended in his "conviction for a crime he did not commit."

It is widely believed that Leonard Peltier is being used by the
Government as an example of the retaliation that the Government can
inflict against Native Americans who try to unite in opposition to
their historical and ongoing oppression.

Leonard Peltier slept with one eye open last night.
How many nights can he go on fearing that one morning
he may never wake up?

Please add your voice to protect the life of Leonard Peltier,
a brave patriot of his people.

Call the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee at (913) 842-5774

      John DiNardo
** End of text from cdp:gen.nativenet **

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From: harelb@math.cornell.edu (Harel Barzilai)
Subject: TALK: Support Striking Sheetrockers (South California)
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Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 03:38:08 GMT

[Via misc.activism.progressive from LaborNet's labor.announce]
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Topic 91        Drywaller's in Bay Area 
erica   Labor Announcements      8:49 pm  Sep 30, 1992 
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JUSTICE FOR DRYWALLERS - SUPPORT STRIKING SHEETROCKERS 

Four months on strike for a living wage, these guys have shut down 
residential work in Southern California, had picket lines and demonstrations 
large enough to close freeways and drawn huge police response -- and they 
are not even union yet. 

This may be the biggest strike in California since the Longshoremen's 
strike of 1934. 

AND it is a rank and file strike. 

Come hear the whole story. Speaker from the Drywall Strike Committee 

Thursday October 1st 5 PM 

Hod Carriers Local #36  6229A Mission St., Daly City, CA 

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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: Today's Quote...
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Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1992 08:35:14 GMT


			The "Communist Threat"


Signs of successful development simply magnify the dangers of 
independence and, even worse, popular organization: the "virus" 
might spread and the "rotten apple" might "infect" the barrel as 
others are tempted to pursue the same path -- the "domino theory" 
of public rhetoric.  As Washington moved to overthrow the first 
(and last) democratic government in Guatemala in 1953, State 
Department officials warned that Guatemala "has become an 
increasing threat to the stability of Honduras and El Salvador. 
Its agrarian reform is a powerful propaganda weapon; its broad 
social program of aiding the workers and peasants in a victorious 
struggle against the upper classes and large foreign enterprises 
has a strong appeal to the populations of Central American 
neighbors where similar conditions prevail." {note: Quoted by 
Piero Gleijeses, _Shattered Hope_ (Princeton, 1991), 365.} 

[Noam Chomsky, _Aftermath: Voices from Below_, Z, October 1991]


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From: harelb@math.cornell.edu (Harel Barzilai)
Subject: Pres. Candidate Ron Daniels (Fri, Oct 2,Oakland,CA)
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[Via misc.activism.progressive from LaborNet's labor.calendar]
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Topic 34        RON DANIELS IN SF BAY AREA 10/1-2 
dkadlecek       labor.calendar  10:56 am  Sep 29, 1992 
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Ron Daniels, the independent progressive candidate for President 
of the United States who is on the ballot in California as the 
candidate of the Peace and Freedom Party, will be visiting the 
San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, October 1st, and Friday,  
October 2nd. 

His major public appearance during this visit will be on Friday, 
October 2, at 7:30 pm (reception at 7 pm), HERE Local 28 Hall, 
548 20th Street, Oakland. The hall is located one block from the 
19th Street BART Station, between Telegraph and San Pablo Avenues. 
A $5 donation is requested. 

Daniels' other scheduled public appearances during this visit are 
during the day at several area campuses: 

     - at San Jose State University, Thursday, October 1st, from 
12 noon to 1:30 pm in the Umumhum Room of the Student Union Bldg. 

     - at San Francisco State University, Thursday, October 1st, 
from 3 pm to 5 pm in the Student Union Building Rooms A-E. 

     - at Laney College, Oakland, Friday, October 2nd, from 10 am 
to 11 am. 

     - at Diablo Valley College, Concord, Friday, October 2nd, from 
12 noon to 2 pm in the Forum. 


For more information on RON DANIELS, Vice Presidential candidate 

ASIBA TUPAHACHE and the CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW TOMORROW, in Northern 
California contact the Peace & Freedom Party, P.O. Box 24764, 
Oakland, CA 94623, phone (510)465-9414 or (510)845-7251. 


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From: nyt%nyxfer%igc.apc.org@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu (NY Transfer News)
Subject: Bush's Aids policy has no magic /ww
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Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 20:03:29 GMT

Bush's AIDS policy has no Magic

By Kristanna Thomas

"I cannot in good conscience continue to serve on a commission
whose important work is so utterly ignored by your
administration," wrote Magic Johnson in a letter of resignation
from his post on the National Commission on AIDS         faxed to
George Bush.

"Mr. President, when we met in January I gave you a letter in
which I expressed my hope that you would become more actively
involved in the fight against AIDS. ... I am disappointed that
you have utterly ignored the commission's recommendations and
have dropped the ball, and that your administration is not doing
everything that it must to fight this disease," Johnson
continued.

It was on Nov. 7, 1991, that Earvin "Magic" Johnson announced he
was HIV-positive, and resigned from the Los Angles Lakers
basketball team. Magic Johnson was later appointed to the
National Commission on AIDS.

The AIDS Commission was formed in response to widespread protests
that the government was doing almost nothing in response to the
AIDS crisis. It was an acknowledgement by President Ronald Reagan
of the strength of the movement that had grown up in response to
AIDS.

Many believed the commission would be a do-nothing body of
political appointees who would serve as a cover for continuing
the president's policies. Instead, its September 1991 report said
the Bush administration's response had been inadequate. The
commission put forward proposals that are widely regarded as a
bare minimum to begin tackling the crisis.

The commission made 30 recommendations for steps the government
could take to help control the spread of HIV. When these
recommendations were completely ignored and none of them adopted,
members of the commission publicly denounced the Bush
administration on June 25.

Magic Johnson said the AIDS epidemic was "a crisis of monumental
proportions" that cannot be fought with "lip service and photo
opportunities."

(Copyright Workers World Service: Permission to reprint granted
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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: Today's Quote...
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Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 20:24:05 GMT


    "Big countries, with powerful military machines
     should not be permitted to invade, occupy and
     brutalize their peaceful neighbors."
             
                     -- Secretary of State James Baker
                        January 9, 1991, speaking about 
                        Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

    "One of the goals of the operation -- to minimize 
     casualties and to minimize damage... But what you
     have to remember,...it was a war."

                     -- Pentagon Spokesman Pete Williams
                        August 1990, speaking about the
                        U.S. invasion of Panama.

FROM:
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	      "Cover Up:  Behind the Iran-Contra Affair:
				   
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From: Howard Frederick <hfrederick@igc.apc.org>
Subject: Re: WBAI: collapse of banking radio pro
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Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 19:14:39 GMT

TO       All Stations/Program Directors
FROM:    WBAI, Andrew Phillips
Date:    September 29, 1992
Re:      Program Details - The Collapse of Banking
Prog ID: 92-000-01508
Title:   THE COLLAPSE OF BANKING
Length:  177 minutes (6x29,3x59,1x177)
Mode:    Mono

Description : The program includes an extensive interviews 
with Pete Brewton whose new book: "The Mafia, CIA and George 
Bush" received a six-figure advance for this book from Simon 
and Schuster who then refused to print it, William Greider, 
"Who Will Tell the People," Tim Anderson,"National Law 
Journal" and Bush cabinet insider, Stephen Pizzo, "Inside 
Job: The Looting of America's Savings and Loans," Edwin Gray  
former head Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Martin Maher Wall 
Street advisor and author more than 20 finance books 

SEG: 1  THE GREAT S&L ROBBERY
SEG: 2  THE MAFIA, CIA AND GEORGE BUSH
SEG: 3  THE COLLAPSE OF BANKING: THE COVER UP.
 (NOTE: Original DACS had different seg headings.) 
Producer:   WBAI- New York Andrew Phillips with Dennis 
Bernstein reporting. Phillips is WBAI PD and CPB award 
winner. His most recent national program was " The 
Assassination of JFK: The Garrison Interview"
Feed Time:  Thurs  October 1st 1300-1559 EST   CH 6
Available:  All Stations - no fee but must run 800 number
Funding:    WBAI and Pacifica. Must use 800 number - 1-800-
USA 1963.
On Air Credit: Yes
Promo: A promo is included at the beginning of segment one.
Source:  NPR Satellite. Also through Pacifica Program 
Service.Phone: 1-800 735 0230.
Contact:  Valerie Van Isler, Andrew Phillips 212. 279 0707


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