Solidarity Crushed

To the Editors: People around the world are shocked by the military action to crush Solidarity [Dec. 28]. Obviously, the imposition of martial law and the ruthless action that followed were on direct orders from the Kremlin. Under such circumstances, the U.S. and the West should immediately suspend economic and food aid to Poland. Continuing it only endorses and subsidizes Communist oppression. YaWar Shahabuddin Ottawa

Ronald Reagan has again faced a world crisis with a B-grade script. His speech regarding the situation in Poland was simply empty phrases for empty stomachs. I sincerely...

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