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...almost any topic, Reagan finds and stresses a connection with the Soviet-American rivalry. Israel is "a strategic asset" and "a deterrent to Soviet expansionism." He advocates military assistance to the anti-Marxist guerrillas of Afghanistan and Angola. Cuba represents "the threat of Soviet influence spreading through the Caribbean," and Nicaragua is a bear's paw threatening U.S. interests in Latin America. He even plays down the Sino-Soviet split, emphasizing that whatever the quarrels between China and the Soviet Union, "both are Communist, and both want to take over the world...
...nation. Latins argue that the Cubans (450,000 in Dade County alone) have accelerated business development, brought fresh blood and vigor to the area, and thus more jobs. That is true. In fact, the entire logic of immigration rests upon the fact that immigrants are almost always an asset, a new presence, a little bit frightened and often left ingenious. But the Latin renaissance has left blacks in an unhappy third place in the community. Often they cannot get jobs if they do not speak Spanish; they feel, there fore, doubly estranged. Their question presents an almost un answerable grievance...
...said yesterday he was "absolutely delighted" by Kollmann's nomination. "I think she'll be very good for the House overall because she s easy to talk to, which is a crucial asset for someone in this position," he said...
...Long Islander had once been a hockey goalie, and Scalise encouraged him to try it again--this time without the ice. Capable Ken First was then having his best year ever guarding the Crimson twines; but Scalise, concerned about Harvard's future prospects, thought Lechner might prove a valuable asset...
...recent article on the Student Assembly sponsored concert this coming weekend, Mark Urfirer expresses his dismay and surprise at the lack of student interest in the event. While I share his dismay, believing too that a regular rock venue at Harvard would be a valuable asset, I do not, however, share his surprise...