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Show The Paper That Dares To Take Stand A January 20, 1977 The Utah Independent Page 9 THE NUCLEAR PAWN IN CHINA MARILYN MANION By AMERICA: NOT GUILTY What causes poverty? What, on the other hand, produces wealth? Why are some nations poor and invention. It was invented in the West. If it hadnt been invented, we still would all be poor. Life expectancy would still be about 30 years. The bases of modern wealth are technology, which enables us to produce more and more with less and less effort, and new - others affluent? Many people who search for the answers to these questions have come to the conclusion that it is the fault of the wealthy nations that the Third World is poor. They argue that rich countries primarily the use more United States than their share of the worlds resources. Not everyone agrees. Writing in the New York Times magazine, Max Singer and Paul Bracken assert that should Americans stop for world feeling responsible - forms to - Becfuse Blame the U.S. has world the always been of process poor, and changing it isnt finished yet. Until the last century, all countries were poor by About standards. become use technology effectively. This idea, of course, runs counter to the favorite liberal notion that wealth results from an unfair division of resource's. Singer and Bracken write that modern wealth does not result from the rich taking away from the poor. It doesnt usually come from it comes from taking; more. producing The authors continue that Most modern wealth is based not on finding on finding things, but markets or more efficient ways to do or make things. In fact, much modern wealth isnt based on things at but on ideas, all, Why is there poverty in the world? the authors ask in an article entitled Dont 200 years ago, the discovered how to get Those countries that learned how to do it human organization that enables us poverty. todays of West rich. first have techniques, information and other intangibles... This line of reasoning is not likely to meet with rich already. for a variety of Others, reasons, are still learning. great acclaim from the Third leaders of the World nations, who do not wish to admit that there is anything wrong with their societies. It is easier to blame it all on the U.S. A. -we and demand that support them in the style to which they would like to become accustomed. -- American Way Features When we look at it from this point of view, the West becomes benefactor rather than culprit. From the West, formerly backward nations have learned the ways and means of growth and and production. Singer Bracken point out that: Modern wealth is a new BEFORE HUMOR, HUMILITY The orderly, according to the story, was furious and Do said to the President, you mean to take an insult like that? Lincoln replied, I do not mean to take an insult at all. Show me the way to the generals tent. Do you mean to go to the Surely, generals tent? said the President. I would hold the generals horse if it would save the Union! During the Civil War when matters were not going satisfactorily on the Potomac. the President went down to visit the field and talk matters over with the general. Upon arrival he sent his orderly to inform him that the President was there and would like to see him. The general answered, in If the substance, President desires to see me, he can easily find my tent! Trust him little who praises all, him less who censures all, and him least who is indifferent about that stomach ulcers come from something you hate, not from something you ate. - The t'agle, Dothan Al. 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Reports of bloody fighting and unrest in various parts of China have been made increasingly by Chinese newspapers, broadcasts, and wall posters since Miss Chiang and other members of what is denounced as the gang of four were arrested in early October. What hasnt been made public are confidential reports that control of the strategic pfbvince of Sin-kiahas become a key battle area between the two contesting groups. This region, once called Chinese Turkestan, borders the Soviet Republic formerly known as Russian Turkestan. The province contains Chinas only known deposits of uranium, its missile testing range, and at least ng thermonuclear one research station. These installations are now reportedly in serious jeopardy, because of moves of supporters of Chiang Ching to obtain the military backing of the provinces tough military commander. General Wang The move by the rebels came after General Wang sent word to Peking that he is prepared to use his atomic power center, if necessary, to insure his own power positjon in the new government. To show his independence. General Wang has so far remained neutral in the current power struggle by refusing to purge backers of Chiang Ching from positions of power within Sinkiang province. Since General Wang has some of the best troops in China under his command along with most of the nations nuclear weapons, no direct move has yet been made by the forces of Chairman Hua to force the purge. A NEW SINKIANG There are now signs, however, that some sort of a move by Peking against General Wang may be in the making. En-ma- o. Foreign diplomats Statusbergs and French travelers report that wall posters demanding a new Sinkiang have begun appearing in Peking and selected pities, indicating a propaganda build-u- p against General Wang. Even more important was the recent takeover by the military forces under Chairman Hua of key sections of the Chinese rail system leading to Sinkiang province and surrounding regions. If large numbers of loyal government troops are to be sent to Sinkiang from other areas, tight control of the rail system would be needed to transport them and keep the forces supplied. Obviously, it is imperative for Chairman Hua and his supporters to control Sinkiang if they are to remain in power. Sinkiang is the ultimate key to Chinas military strength, and the military is the real key to which group will control China. Even the most cautious China-watchein the U.S. intelligence community are now convinced that civil war on a large-scal- e could develop from the power struggle now underway in China. All it would take, according to the latest CIA estimate, is that one or more of the military commanders of provinces outside of Peking to use military force to oppose the purges now being ordered by Chairman Hua. This explosive possibility now exists in Sinkiang province which has a long history of bloodshed and whose people have not easily given to submission to outside control. With little lenown here about General Wang except that he is a tough and capable military commander, there can only be speculation of how far he would go to keep his control of Sinkiang. Exactly what the Russians might do if civil war breaks out in Sinkiang is debatable. Some of the Soviets best combat units are border located on the Si in that region. If some form of Soviet control could be there, it would not only cripple Peking's future freedom of action but would give the Russians a stranglehold on the only nuclear-missi- le system now menacing its homeland from the mainland of Asia. These are all factors that President-elec- t Carter will have to hammers out his adconsider as he ministrations policy toward Communist China and the Soviet Union. rs no-Sov- iet Saudi tolerated Arabia has a sunparched climate long enough and is presently seeking relief for her people by way of icebergs from the faraway Antarctic region. Government officials have already contacted a French which firm engineering believes it is feasible to tow a berg 5,000 miles through storm and straits without And without mishap. much of it melting during the six months to oneyear journey. Estimated cost is $80 million per iceberg. The editors of the Wall Street Journal are worried about the precedent. If the h Saudis get their own say, they iceberg, ice will or Arctic Antarctic surely become a status symbol. Everyone will want one Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Iran, Miami Beach. oil-ric- - ...There is some climatic of possibility if too many changes icebergs come to be parked in odd places, such as New York harbor. It seems to us are there too -- many here, to leave problems solely in the hands of the Saudis and a private firm. We would urge that the U.N. hold a law of the iceberg conference forthwith, before it is too late. , -- Review Of The News man was ruined by untold wealth. The I.R.S. caught up with him. A 1 The Clincher ... Fast, easy - fo - read , large type. Explains Money, for every Juror and American to see and understand. I.R.S. Agents actually tremble when reading this book. Anyone going before a jury should have this book for each member of the jury; for your special instructions to the jury. (You are entitled to this privilege.) This book convinces the good public servant that he NOT working for the best interests of America. 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