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...Fidel Castro's angriest performance since 1970, when Cuba's sugar harvest fell disastrously short of its goal. Addressing 1,800 delegates to the Cuban Communist Party's third congress, including representatives from 100 socialist countries, he vigorously and theatrically attacked rampant waste, mismanagement and indiscipline in Cuba's faltering economic system, still heavily dependent on Soviet subsidies. After two hours of a 5-hr. 40-min. marathon, Castro, 59, called an unusual half-hour recess. Precisely 30 minutes later, the Cuban dictator, who often wears two watches to be sure he is on time, strode onto the podium...
...result of De la Madrid's economic programs, unemployment may be as high as 20%, while annual inflation remains at more than 60%. Says Fidel Velazquez, leader of the 3.5 million-member Confederation of Mexican Workers: "The majority of workers cannot endure more sacrifices...
...Fidel V. Ramos, the deputy military commander who was charged with overseeing a peaceful election, called it "the most peaceful election in recent memory," and added: "The true winner in this election is democracy...
...Friday--The American Heart Association names Fidel Castro its first annual Man of the Year. "We're delighted that such an important leader has set an example for the world's youth by kicking the filthy cigar habit," says a spokesman. Director of University Health Services Warren E.C. Wacker comments, "What a bunch of dildoes." "They'll never get their hands on my pipe!" vows Winthrop Professor of History Stephan Thernstrom...
...Fidel and Religion offers some rare glimpses into the Cuban leader's youth. He was raised in Oriente province, a region that had no resident priests, but his childhood home was full of religious objects. His mother was a "fervent Christian" who prayed daily and lit candles to the Virgin Mary and the saints. His father, a well-to-do farmer, had no time for religion. Castro was not baptized until he was five or six, but all his education until university was in Roman Catholic schools. "If someone were to ask, 'When did you have a religious conviction...