No Breath

A fortnight ago, in a swivet of anti-Yanqui hysteria, Panama's National Assembly unanimously rejected the U.S.-proposed treaty for 14 defense bases on Panamanian territory. Last week, to Panama's astonishment, the U.S. promptly ordered its armed forces to vacate all bases outside the U.S.-controlled Canal Zone, including the big bomber base at Rio Hata.

The Army & Navy were confident they would be asked back--but not until after the national elections next June. Meantime, not even Panama's hottest hothead could find the breath to yell "Yanqui imperialism !"

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