Word: wacl
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From his mountaintop home in Tabernash, Colo., Singlaub directs the World Anti-Communist League. Founded in 1966, WACL has been tainted by ties to ultrarightists, neo-Nazis and Latin American death squads, though Singlaub claims that objectionable members have been purged. Last September President Reagan sent a greeting to WACL's annual convention in San Diego...
Singlaub also draws on WACL affiliates in 36 countries, particularly those in Taiwan and South Korea. The Taiwan chapter, which is close to the ruling Kuomintang, has raised at least $100,000 so far, mostly from private sources. This is a delicate effort, since Nicaragua is one of the few countries in the world that retains diplomatic relations with Taipei. Contributions also come from Central American nations, Paraguay and Saudi Arabia...
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