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About What's happening. (Eugene, OR) 1982-1993 | View Entire Issue (May 21, 1987)
The Secret Wars of the CIA by Chris Orsinger ... What knowledge did CIA Director William Casey take to the grave? The Iran-Contra investigators lack that in formation. But you can get an idea from John Stockwell, a former high CIA official who will speak Wednes day, May 27 at 150 Geology, U of O campus. Stockwell provides timely insight into the current Iran-Contra hearings which focus on the CIA role in pro viding arms to the Nicaraguan con tras in direct violation of the law. Like Colonel Oliver North, Stockwell worked with the National Security Council while directing similar covert actions in Angola. He labels the diversion of funds "the current euphemism for grand larceny.” Laws were “obviously broken and funds were stolen," Stockwell claims in the Los Angeles Times (2/23/87). In a New York Times editorial (12/14/86), he urges North to “stop lis tening to attorneys and politicians and tell the truth before Congress.” Stock well did the same before the Senate Intelligence Committee in 1977 when grilled about his involvement in the Angola covert operation. Stockwell joined the Central Intelli gence Agency in 1964, serving as CIA station chief in Africa, commander of the CIA Angola Task Force (which had a mission similar to the CIA in Nicaragua), and officer in charge of Tay Nihn Province in Vietnam. For his actions, he received the CIA’s Me dal of Merit. Now he is the CIA’s most outspoken critic. “The CIA poses the ultimate threat to democracy and is a major cause of the world’s move toward nuc lear extinction,” asserts Stockwell. “For the good of the U.S. and the world, the CIA should be dis mantled.” Mr. Stockwell’s lecture entitled “The Secret Wars of the CIA” de scribes how the CIA actually seeks to increase global tension by supporting military dictatorships and “picking fights" in the Third World. Choosing details from his own CIA career, he accuses the CIA of lying to Congress, manipulating the media, and cor rupting foreign officials. The grow ing list of CIA “dirty tricks” prompted Stockwell to quit in 1977 af ter 13 years with the agency. Why is the United States pouring arms and money into El Salvador? Why do we support the documented human rights abuses of the Nicara guan contras? Why do we prop up military dictatorships from Asia to South America? John Stockwell ad dresses these questions from the per spective of a man who cared deeply enough to fight for his country and deeply enough to speak out against its mistakes. The event is sponsored by the Council for Human Rights in Latin America, What‘s Happening, Witness for Peace, and various other organi zations. Admission is $2 students, $3 gen’l. admission. For more informa tion, 484-5867. John Stockwell is the highest ranked C.I.A. official to openly criticize the agency. When he accuses the C.I.A. of lying to Congress, manipulating the media and corrupting foreign leaders, he knows what he is talking about because he participated in such operations. $ Mriz onS Openings . . Summer & Fall ontessor before and after school s SckooL / / \ ‘ childcare available Individualized curriculum plus Art, Music, Computers, Field Trips and more. t • Ages: 212-8 years 3575 Donald • Eugene 97405 4 485-0521 FUTONS & FRAMES Bed Frames and Couch Frames starting at $95 935-7348 Futons starting at $85 May be seen at Saturday Market or at our Elmira Showroom Open by Appointment Only VISA, MasterCard Deliveries Available ACHE •ALk (SWEATSHOP 058/ “NECO Top Quality Hanes Sweats for the whole family at great prices On Sale Now: Big Dog Shorts MON SAT 10 am-6 pm 949 Pearl 343-8352 ROASTER’S SPECIAL BRAZILIAN 50% Off Per Lb. Rich, nutty and sweet. Great for iced coffee! Regularly $6.45 per pound, NOW $5.95. Fifth Street Market Southtowne Shoppes Te COFREE CORNER udl W Have you seen our ethnic and contemporary jewelry? . 762 E. 13th Ave. next to the Excelsior 343-8667 • Fifth St Public Market s downstairs 683.2204 4% "204 eel FOLKWAYS IMPORTS ,M ----- e * •—— - - - _ CLOTHING. JEWELRY & FOLK ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD aaC_n.0n...n OPEN NIGHTS Y AN \X KEYSTONE CAFE , ? Enjoy real food at reasonable prices from our new expanded menu! Featuring Mexican, Vegetarian and Burger Dinners 395 West 5th Ave. OPEN 7 AM-9 PM FINAL DAYS BEFORE WE MOVE PAPCI VZADCI/ Hwnes SALE up to 70% off items throughout the store and WATCH FOR OUR reopening in June as I at 164 W. Broadway -3622
