Table of Contents: POLITICAL CRISIS Political Slogans 1 WPD Slogans 2 Political Articles (Excerpts) 2 Press Conferences 5 Political Criminals Sentenced 7 Brig-Gen. Khin Nyunt's Book 7 Special Press Conference 8 VOA, BBC, AIR Staff Listed 8 Historic Records Exhibition 9 ELECTIONS Election Meeting 10 Party Registration Changes 10 New Township Constituencies 11 Ballot Boxes Wanted 11 Registrations Cancelled 11 Election Progress Report 11 Party Information Published 11 DIPLOMATIC Criticism of West 11 Diplomatic Calls 12 Ambassador to Italy 12 Ambassador to India 12 Ambassador to New Zealand 12 Swiss Ambassador Approved 12 Iranian Ambassador Approved 12 Ambassador to Japan 13 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION Aid to Mandalay Fire Victims 13 FOREIGN VISITORS UNDP Assessment Team 13 Thai Military Delegation 13 World Bank Experts 13 Thai Industry Minister 13 UNDP Infrastructure Mission 13 MYANMAR DELEGATIONS Red Cross Youth to Europe 13 Rector to Indonesia 13 Educator to China 13 Border Delegation to Thailand 13 Computer Workshop 13 Environmental Education 13 Red Cross to China 14 UNGA Delegation 14 MYANMAR GAZETTE Probationary Appointments 14 Appointments Confirmed 14 GOVERNMENT Bar Council Amended 14 Exams Set 14 Examination Law Amended 14 Aquaculture Law Passed 15 Language Law Amendment 15 School Reopenings 15 Military Title Law 15 MILITARY Tatmadaw & the Public 15 Insurgent Attacks 15 Medals Given 16 Insurgents Surrender 16 ECONOMIC Economic Articles 16 High Prices 16 Entrepreneurs' Workshop 17 Joint Ventures Formed 17 Investment Bank Opens 17 Companies Act Regulations 17 Trade Directory Planned 17 Rice Mills To Register 17 Press Conference on Rice 17 Gas Ration Increased 18 Myanmar-Singapore Showroom 18 Rainfall in Yangon 18 HEALTH AIDS Warnings Planned 18 Warnings on Injections 19 SPORTS South-East Asian Games 19 Asian Disabled Games 19 Badminton Awards 19 CULTURAL Myanmar Literature 19 Myanmar Arts & Crafts 20 Myanmar Culture 20 Articles on Morals & Religion 20 Reward for Antiquities 20 MISCELLANEOUS Crime News 20 Obituaries 21 Fishermen Rescued 21 Narcotics Seizures 21 Earthquake Reports 21