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Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 44 No. 4. March 23 1981

"Aid" Inedible

"Aid" Inedible

Increased United States presence in Egypt and Somalia and the declaration of the "Carter octrine" (US intervention in the Middle East to protect US interests) has added to the tension.

Tanks and jets don't relieve famine. Jet fighters don't aid development. Africans cannot eat carnations. All the East Africans want is self reliance and self determination.

While there are the long term needs of peace and development, there is an urgent need for medicine, food and shelter. The United East African Famine Appeal has been designed to cut administration costs so that the maximum amount reaches East Africa. Their advertisement in this issue explains the appeal. Have a think about it - but do not think about it for too long because delay will cost lives. Student health