BURMA: The Return of U Nu

In the 15 months since he and the army took over as the caretakers of chaotic Burma, General Ne Win has proved an odd sort of strongman. He ruled well, but instead of enjoying his power, he grumbled about his sinuses and complained that there was not enough time to play golf any more. Instead of welcoming publicity, he consented to only one press conference, at which he curtly told newsmen to write whatever they pleased, and then walked out. Last week, with the country in better moral, economic and political shape than ever before, some 10 million Burmese...

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