Nicaragua
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positive it is neither Somoza nor the Sandinistas.
The contras, who oppose Sandinistas, consist of
several groups. The two most prominent guerilla forces
are a group of Somoza's former National Guard, sup
ported by the United States and based to the north in
Honduras, and Eden Pastora's forces, also backed by the
' .iM i MB
Automatic weapons are a common sight
Nicaragua. The majority are Soviet made AK-47s
in
United States and based in the south, near Costa Rica.
Pastora's case is a strange one. Known and idolized by
most Nicaraguans during the overthrow of Somoza,
"Commander Zero" broke off from the Sandinistas early
in 1982. He says the new government had become too
much like the old — power hungry and greedy. Pastora
adds that the Sandinistas were also afraid of his popularity
with the people. The Sandinistas contend that Pastora left
because he wasn't given enough power and responsibility
in the new government.
When he left, Pastora claimed he would be followed
by masses of Sandinista soldiers and militia. But after a
year and a half, estimates put Pastora's following at 2,000.
A REVOLUTION FOR THE PEOPLE?
The Sandinista government says it has almost total
support from the citizens — one of the standard "lines."
But it seems obvious that most Nicaraguans do support,
to some extent, the Sandinista government. Unlike
Pastora, the Sandinista military has a large following.
The Sandinistas boast an all-volunteer army of 1 million,
including state militias. That is a large figure for a state
with a population of 2.5 million, roughly comparable to
Oregon's population.
Such widespread support for the military may be one
way of escaping poverty for some soldiers, but even the
civilian population in Nicaragua seems to have found its
best hope with the Frente Sandinista de Liberacion Na
tional. With rationing in effect, more people are getting a
share of the food. There may not be as much for the up
perclasses, but now the poor, as well as the rich, are able
to feed themselves and their families.
And that may well be the reality Nicaragua seeks.
Next, the delegation of Oregon women who traveled
to Nicaragua show a definite before-and-after reaction.
A few years ago only 30 percent of Nicaraguas babies were
born in hospitals. That figure has climbed to 70 percent.
OSPIRG employs local project coordinator
By Jim Moore
Of the Emerald
The Oregon Student Public Interest
Research Croup has hired Ann Moorman, a
five-year veteran of PIRG activities, as pro
^ ject coordinator for the University chapter.
V Moorman, who received a bachelor's
degree in history from Colorado State
University in May, has worked as a
legislative lobbyist, a community organizer
and was president of COPIRC, Colorado's
largest citizen's organization.
“We are very happy about Ann's arrival,"
says Amy Credler, OSPIRC state board
chairer and University student. "Her wide
range of experience will add new ideas and
strength to the organization."
Moorman's duties include overseeing
OSPIRC's intern and outreach projects and
representing students in the community.
She is on a nine-month contract and will be
paid with incidental fee monies earmarked
for OSPIRC.
The internship program is a major in
terest of Moorman's. Working as an intern
allows students to apply skills they've learn
ed and are learning in an actual work set
ting, she says. Some available internships
include researching consumer concerns,
organizing and writing.
Students even may create their own in
tern program by finding a faculty sponsor,
which is required for all internships, and
contacting Moorman. Credit can be receiv
ed, she says, and a complete list of all pro
grams can be obtained by contacting Moor
man in the EMU Suite 1 office.
Besides helping themselves, interns help
the group.
“Our internships are designed to be used
directly in our work. For instance, last year
research on utilities and publications done
by OSPIRC students resulted in legislative
action. Same with our success on the
'Lemon Law,' "Moorman says.
The 'Lemon Law' was signed by Gov. Vic
Atiyeh this summer and requires a
manufacturer to replace a vehicle, or re
fund its full purchase price, if it has been
out of service for 30 or more business days
or had a major part or system repaired tour
or more times during the first year or first
12,000 miles of ownership.
OSPIRG began work on the bill in 1981
and has received much credit for its
passage.
Besides expanding such projects as the
internship program, Moorman wants to
make OSPIRG a household word for every
student on campus. To accomplish that,
she says students have to become involved.
"One of the reasons that I'm here and
that OSPIRG's here is to get students in
volved in the issues around them," Moor
man says. "I think more students will be ac
tive on the U of O campus than have been
in a long time."
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