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...written message last week, must continue to "use their oppressor- burning flames against both the criminal Soviet Union and the world- devouring United States," looking "neither east nor west" for their future. His tone was hardly that of someone contemplating rapprochement -- or gestures designed to win U.S. friendship...
...characters who bear grudges toward the existing regime for previous abuses, yet have managed to raise themselves to positions of social prominence. Among these are Mimi, formerly Melisso, a transvestite, who with the help of hormones and breast implants becomes the most respected actress in the country, using her friendship with government officials to influence politics...
Ronald Reagan last week was talking to leaders at the U.N., the same folks who used to curse him and whom he in turn used to vilify. But this time there was warmth and friendship, and the President was fantasizing. Suppose this old world were subjected to an extraterrestrial threat, he said. Then people would band together, forget petty differences and grievances, and face the common enemy...
...that Bush was pulling out of the California primary because of lack of funds. Bush, in New Jersey, was shocked when he learned from reporters of Baker's statement and immediately flew to Houston to confront his campaign manager. The incident came close to ending Bush and Baker's friendship. But Bush's retreat ultimately helped him win the vice-presidential spot. It also helped Baker get a top job with Reagan...
Eight years later, Baker is philosophical about the '80 campaign. "We've been through 30 years of good times and bad times together," says Baker of Bush, "and they've only strengthened the friendship and understanding between...