Table of Contents: ANNOUNCEMENT TO READERS 1 POLITICAL CRISIS Slogans 2 Cartoons 2 Political Books 4 Political Articles (Excerpts) 4 Historical Exhibition 8 NLD Statement 8 Speeches by Gen. Than Shwe 9 Press Conference 10 ELECTIONS Election Tribunals 17 DIPLOMATIC Diplomatic Calls 18 New Singapore Ambassador 18 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION Workshops and Courses 18 Foreign Donations 18 UNESCO Awards to Myanmars 19 FOREIGN VISITORS International Organizations 19 Israeli Chamber of Commerce 19 British Fisheries Expert 19 Soviet Delegations 19 Yunnan Delegations 20 Japanese Delegations 20 Business Delegations 20 Chinese State Council Chief 20 Adventist Relief Organization 20 MYANMAR DELEGATIONS Study Delegations 20 MYANMAR GAZETTE Probationary Appointments 21 Appointments Confirmed 21 Transfers 21 GOVERNMENT Tourism Regulations Issued 21 Gen. Saw Maung's Jan. 4 Message 21 Independence Day Congratulations 23 Independence Day Awards 23 MILITARY Thai Trawler Destroyed 24 Insurgent Attacks 24 Khin Nyunt meets with KIA 24 Mon Headquarters Captured 25 ECONOMIC Economic Articles 25 Construction Projects 25 Joint Ventures 27 Trade Ministry Registrations 27 Exports 27 28th Myanma Gems Emporium 28 Gold Coins on Sale; New Stamp. 28 Private Sector Activities 28 Census Planned 29 Yangon: Repairs; Water Rates. 29 Boat Construction 29 Tourist Charter Visit 29 New Satellite Townships 29 Ground Satellite Stations 30 Rainfall in Yangon 30 HEALTH Annual Medical Conference 30 AIDS Training Course 30 SPORTS Traditional Sports Events 30 Foreign Sports Teams 30 CULTURAL Literary Articles 30 Historical & Cultural Articles 31 SLORC Religious Activities 31 Photographs Donated 31 Buddhism to be Taught in Schools 31 Religious Exams 31 Medical Institutes Reopen 31 Examinations Set 32 Supplication by Sayadaw 32 MISCELLANEOUS Crime News 33 Obituaries 34 Car Accidents 34 Fires in November 34 Narcotics: 1990 Stats; Other. 34 Engagements & Marriages 36 Earthquakes 36