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Star Trek: The Motion Picture faces serious creative problems

For the last 3 months, production on the movie version of the popular ongoing TV show Star Trek has been halted. Many claim that creative differences between writer Gene Rodenberry and Director Stanley Kubrik are the reasons behind the delays. shooting conflicts between the movie and the tv series are also causing problems for the production that arleady well over-budget.

According to a crew member who prefers to remain anonymous, Roddenberry ranted on set about how: "Kubrik makes a sci-fi movie in the sixties and suddenly he believes he can make a better version of Star Trek then me. I'm the creator, and thing will go my way!"

Director Stanley Kubrik, who passed on the offer of directing the new adaptation of Mario Puzzo's Mobster movie to do this project, has repeatedly threatened to quit.

If the two creative minds will come to a agreement, or if the major motion picture will crash into the atmosphere, remains to be seen.

New York Times, August 3rd, 1971
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Relations between China and Soviet Union continue to worsen

Yesterday, Chairman Lin Biao, ruler of communist China, announced a increase in forces around the Mongolian and Manchurian borders. Biao, who since his ascencion less then two years ago has been quite hostile to the USSR, announced that: "The Soviets, traitors to the revolution, continue to threaten the security and well being of the People's Republic of China. We must not tolerate this russian autocrats, that put in risk the very survival of communism in Asia. The plans set foward by our great leader, Mao Zedong, will remain in motion. China will continue to be the bastion of true socialism in the globe."

Since he took power, Chairman Biao has continued to purge officers and burocrats in the Chinese government that he consider's traitors to the "Great Proletaritat Cultural Revolution". according to sources, the violence has been intense in population centres such as Beijing and Shanghai, with mass executions becoming common place. Sentences for those deemed traitorous to the revolution range from compulsory work on the fields to execution.

Biao's policies have been praised by his supporters, among these is Madame Mao, former wife of the late Chairman, and a very influential figure on the Biao regime.

Chiang Kai-Chiek, president of the Republic of China, the legitimate chinese government, has condemmed the violence and repression in continental China: "This level of violence and opression shows the true colors of communism. Be it Stalin, Mao or Biao, the tyranny of communists cannot be accepted by democratic governments!"

The Kennedy administration has also criticized Biao's action's, declaring that such a move only hurt his government reputation, and that the United States would continue to fight for democracy around the Globe.

Los Angeles Times, October 20th, 1971
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Protests in Brazil end in violence

Yesterday, a new series of protests took place in Rio de Janeiro against the military dictatorship that has been ruling the nation since 1964. Thousands gathered on the streets to demmand a end to political and imperialist american practices in the country, and call for democratic elections.

The protesters were met with police violence that resulted in the deaths of over 20 protesters and many more injured. This degree of violence has set new levels to wich the U.S. backed Military dictatorship will do to mantain order.

Similar protests have taken place in multiple countries around South America, such as Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. All of these currently under military dictatorships.

Le Monde Diplomatique, February 3rd, 1972
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 He could hear the commotion outside. He didn't expect so many supporters there, but he sure liked it. The people new who was the right voice for the party, and it was him. He couldn't avoid feeling a bit humbled by the whole thing. He had fought for his country before he went into politics. His work with entertainment had made a diference on morale, he was sure of that. And now he served his nation in a different way, behind a desk.

- Mr. Governor, they are ready for you. That was Mr. wilcox, a pencil pusher and one of his many campaign heads. A bright young kid, if a bit stiff.

- Thank you son. He got up and headed for the door. as the mayor announced him the commotion grew considerably.

-...And next president of the United States! The Mayor said cheerfully for the crowd, as the candidate walked into the stage. It was very bright outiside, blindlinly so.

- Thank you Mr. Mayor, and thank you Florida! That last part got a very big cheer from the crowd. As a Nation, we've faced many trials these past few years. Now i believe it's time for us to turn a new page in our countrie's history. To return it to it's original greatness! The crowd was making quite a ruckus now. Damm, he was really good at this.

- We'l fight to make our country great again, and in November, we will show that to Washington!

As he finished his speech, he couldn't help but wonder about 1968. He refused Nixon's offer back then, and that might have been a mistake. He had divided many republican's back them. But he showed his strength. He was popular and he knew it. Now Nixon wasn't running. With te man's endorsement he could bring the Conservative republicans together and beat Rockefeller and his so called progressives. And then he would smash that son of a bitch Kennedy come November. Surely Nixon would not hold a grudge, and would do what's right for the Party.

As Ronald Reagan left the stage, he couldnt help but admire what a beatiful morning it was.

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