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...collecting information of a "political and military nature." Toth, who has made use of dissident sources for articles on Soviet science during his three-year stay in Moscow, was later interrogated about gathering information from Anatoli Shcharansky, an imprisoned Soviet human rights activist who has reportedly been charged with treason. This was clearly a warning to both foreign correspondents and dissidents that communication between them would no longer be tolerated...
...Sakharov, last week called upon the Kremlin to grant amnesty to political prisoners, as a good-will gesture connected with the Brezhnev-constitution celebrations. Any such amnesty seems unlikely. Instead, Soviet authorities have stepped up their persecution of human rights activists. Anatoli Shcharansky, a leading dissident, was charged with treason. Along with a number of other Jews, he has been accused of working for CIA agents disguised as U.S. diplomats and journalists. American officials have sharply denied the charge. Fearing that a sensational show trial is in preparation, the U.S. State Department expressed "deep concern," pointing out that the accused...
...cosigners. During a series of interrogation sessions that began at 7:30 a.m., three of the six leaders were punched and kicked. After four weeks of grilling, the Evangelicals were released-with a warning that they remain in danger of being prosecuted for conspiracy or treason...
...overthrew the popularly-elected left-wing government, President Salvadore Allende spoke on national radio to the workers and peasants who supported him. "Workers of my country," he said, "I have faith in Chile and her destiny. Other men will overcome this dark and bitter moment when treason seems to dominate. You must never forget that sooner or later grand avenues will be opened where free men will march on to build a better society. Long live Chile! Long live the people! Long live the workers! These are my last words, and I am certain the sacrifice will...
...labeling of Sharansky as a CIA official exposes him to charges of treason, Manon said. Under Soviet law, treason is punishable by death...