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...Stung by mounting criticism and concerned about a declining economy, the ruling directorate declared a state of economic emergency in September, banning strikes, profiteering and the distribution of news or information deemed to be injurious to the economy. The regime was also worried about a possible counterinsurgency led by supporters of the deposed Somoza and other anti-Sandinista groups. Meanwhile, the government increased its attacks on COSEP. Junta Member Sergio Ramirez charged that the organization espoused "a systematic defense of the most primitive type of capitalism, which tries to paralyze the revolution, to resuscitate forces which hinder the revolutionary process...
...Look, old boy, I have a confession to make,' Reinhart said, clapping his son on the shoulder ... I've got a job. You don't have to worry about me'... Foolishly, Reinhart was stung by the implication that he was lying. 'All right,' said he, 'you just ask Grace Greenwood. I start tomorrow. I'm going to demonstrate food products...
Jerry Brown's political fortunes are stung by the pesky Medfly...
...Stung by worldwide condemnation of the seaside executions in April 1980 that followed his ouster of President William R. Tolbert, Liberia's new head of state, Master Sergeant Samuel K. Doe, promised a quick return to civilian rule and a halt to the killings. Seventeen months later, Doe, 30, remains in power-and the killing has resumed. In June, 13 soldiers were executed after confessing to a plot to overthrow Doe and his People's Redemption Council (P.R.C.). Last month five members of the P.R.C. itself, including Doe's deputy, Thomas Weh Syen, were shot after...
These matters may not impress Judge Pratt. Four of the six U.S. Representatives stung by Abscam made similar appeals in his court and lost. Of the six, only one, Michael Myers of Philadelphia, has been expelled from the House. Two others resigned and three lost their seats in elections. Williams believes that his case is the strongest: tapes show that he refused a bribe from FBI agents and that a bureau informant coached him to "tell anything" to the sheik. Should his appeal fail, Williams will probably resign. Expulsion, as the Senator glumly admits, would mean an unwanted "note...