The present wave of businessmen-presidents may be the last best hope many Latin American countries have

The present wave of businessmen-presidents may be the last best hope many Latin American countries have of combining growth with democracy. Some have been the usual fare: inter- galactic 3-D battles, with all-Japanese/American boys winning wars and fair ladies, carrying PG certificates. 'A model for all small boys who have decided they really want to get on.' Simon James, Evening Standard 29 Feb 1960 'The most powerful influence in the English Theatre.' Michael Davie, the Observer 16 April 1972'It is inconceivable that even a man of his energy can stretch himself to so many activities. We have 20 copies of the book to give away to the first 20 readers to tell us who directed 'Continental Divide'. Compounding his fears is his awareness that he has become a pawn in a big, high-stakes game. The fighting was concentrated in districts around the airport east of the city.

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A RECORDING of John Lennon performing with his first band the Quarrymen on the day in 1957 that he met Paul McCartney is expected to fetch up to pounds 150,000. Mr Dalyell, who was interviewed by police yesterday, said that without an inquiry people named in the report might suffer 'a slow trial by tabloid newspapers'.Alistair Darling, Labour MP for Edinburgh Central, said a full inquiry should be held to put 'the rumours to rest'.Lothian and Borders police said all allegations of criminal activity had been sent to the Procurator Fiscal. Graham Lloyd scored his second century of the tour, reaching three figures off only 128 balls as England A raced to 300 for 5 declared. And yet the myth gave the Poles confidence to endure the next century and emerge - in 1989 - into promising liberty and independence. For the first time this week, he is able to eat lunch in the dining room of the Inner Temple Until now, he had made do with a sandwich at his desk. And I had a Yardley bubble bath last night.'Photograph: Nicholas Turpin(Photograph omitted). Eating or drinking cannabis takes longer - an hour or so - to have an effect but can last for 12 hours or more.Does it have any other uses apart from pleasure?Yes, according to thousands of people suffering from multiple sclerosis, Aids, cancer, glaucoma, and epilepsy.