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NOWHERE has this been more evident than in the "have-not" countries like Jordan, Sudan, Algeria and Yemen, who brazenly contend that their efforts for "peace" were thwarted by the Western inperialists who are now conspiring with us, their corrupt Arab brothers, to demolish the saviour of their pride, their beacon of hope, Iraq...
...Immigration officials say Mexico is rife with rumors that the U.S. government is drafting illegal aliens and shipping them off to fight in the war. The prospect of combat hasn't deterred some Mexican nationals already living in the U.S., however, from trying to join the military. Army recruiters contend the aliens attempt to enlist, mistakenly believing they can obtain citizenship...
...Chen's family and friends refuse to give up hope. They contend that improving domestic conditions and international pressure may yet help him. Says his sister: "We believe he is not guilty. We believe that history and people in the end will understand him and recognize this fact." In the meantime, the democratic ideals for which Chen sacrificed his freedom seem more remote than ever...
...broccoli-hating President may have a big problem if he visits Colorado. The state's house of representatives passed a bill on Feb. 4 to prohibit anyone from making disparaging comments about perishable fruit, vegetables and dairy products. Supporters of the bill, who contend it won't curtail First Amendment rights, believe the 1989 controversy over Alar-sprayed apples proves that agricultural goods need special protection from defamatory comments. The measure, which awaits a vote by the Colorado senate, was drafted by Representative Steve Acquafresca, who moonlights as a consultant to fruit growers...
Saddam's chemical wallop has been limited by the bombing campaign, which the allies contend has completely destroyed the country's chemical-weapons plants. Baghdad is thought to have as much as 4,000 tons of toxins stockpiled in Kuwait and Iraq, but that number sounds more impressive than it really is. A high degree of saturation is required if an attack is to be effective; 26 tons of mustard gas, for example, is needed to cover a single square mile for perhaps a few days...