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Latin American Press Review, Program 1973-12, 1973 June 1
No full textPart I: In Guatemala, tensions escalate as squatters clash with troops in Eastern Guatemala, resulting in fatalities. The squatters, claiming historical grievances over seized grazing lands, engage in armed resistance against military intervention. In the Netherlands, the socialist prime minister expresses intentions to grant full independence to Suriname and the Netherland Antilles, signaling a shift in colonial policies. Meanwhile, Secretary of State William P. Rogers concludes a diplomatic tour of Latin America, emphasizing cooperation with growing nationalist sentiments in the region. However, criticisms emerge in the Latin American press regarding the perceived continuity of US policies. In Brazil, tensions between the military government and the Catholic Church escalate, with prominent clergy openly criticizing the government's policies, potentially signaling a new phase of confrontation. Part II: Latin America provides an in-depth analysis of various political and economic developments across the region. In Brazil, a significant declaration on May 6th condemned the government for repression, torture, and socioeconomic issues such as poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy. The church in Brazil appears to be increasingly vocal in demanding a return to democratic governance. In Peru, the military rulers face scrutiny over their revolutionary credentials amid labor disputes and doubts about their economic policies. Meanwhile, Uruguay witnesses the establishment of a new civic-military regime under President Juan Bordaberry, characterized by measures to combat subversion and limit political dissent. In Venezuela, while guerrilla movements decline, student protests in secondary schools highlight underlying issues such as overcrowding, outdated curricula, and lack of resources. Additionally, Chile Oye reports on the repression under Venezuela's Christian Democratic government, including political imprisonments, assassinations of leftist leaders, and censorship of media outlets like the newspaper Punto. These reports underscore the complex political and socioeconomic dynamics shaping Latin America's current landscape. Files include CSVs of the annotated transcriptions and lists of places, people, organizations, subjects, and media sources mentioned in the radio program
Latin American Press Review, Program 1974-19, 1974 April 25
No full textPart I: The Latin American Press Review provides insights into Bolivia's quest for access to the sea, the controversy surrounding the role of international development banks in US foreign policy, Mexico's loans to Brazil, and the trials of political prisoners in Chile. Excelsior of Mexico City reports on Henry Kissinger's statement regarding US foreign policy in Latin America, while the British News Weekly Latin America discusses the examination of US influence on multilateral development banks. Additionally, the New York Times covers the beginning of public trials for political prisoners in Chile, highlighting concerns over lack of justice and reports of torture during detention. The trials reveal the judiciary's retreat before the power of the Junta, with military courts violating legal norms and civilian courts declaring themselves incompetent in political cases. In the recent public trial of 63 Air Force officials and civilians in Chile, key issues include debates over the legality of military court jurisdiction and the legitimacy of the former Allende government. Meanwhile, Bolivia's quest to regain access to the sea has stirred tensions with Peru and Chile, with potential geopolitical implications for the region. While Bolivia seeks a peaceful resolution, various actors, including Chile and Brazil, have their own strategic interests. Argentina's reaction, as reflected in the Buenos Aires Press, adds complexity to the situation, suggesting underlying tensions among South American nations. This analysis, provided by the British News Weekly Latin America, sheds light on the intricacies of the regional dynamics. Files include CSVs of the annotated transcriptions and lists of places, people, organizations, subjects, and media sources mentioned in the radio program
SOAR PPT (Pensacola-Pole Transect) gridded aerogeophysical observations
No full textThe PPT survey extended from the Ross Ice Shelf, southward over the TAM along 150W between the Scott and Reedy Glaciers, and through the South Pole. Approximately 15,000 line km were flown. North-south oriented transects were flown 10 km apart and west-east tie lines were flown with a 30 km line spacing. Fifteen km long transect 'run-ins' and 'run-outs' were added to each line, thus ensuring data collection to survey boundaries. Laser altimetry, ice-penetrating radar, gravity and magnetic field intensity data were collected. This work was funded by NSF-OPP grant 9615832 with the project title: Collaborative Research: Contrasting Architecture and Dynamics of the Transantarctic Mountains (Pensacola-Pole Transect). Principal Investigators were D.D. Blankenship, University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, and R.E. Bell and W.R. Buck, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
This work was conducted by the Support Office for Aerogeophysical Research (SOAR) NSF facility under cooperative agreement OPP-9319379. The 1998/1999 field season report (Holt et al 1999) describes the field work in more detail.
These data are gridded orthogonal data with a point every 850 m. Data is in a space delimited ASCII table with three columns: Longitude, Latitude and geophysical observation. Grids are smoothed using a Gaussian filter (2.125 km for gravity, magnetic field anomaly, surface elevation and 8.5 km for ice thickness) and surfaced using a bicubic spline method.
Observations include:
Bed elevation (m, WGS-84)
Gravity disturbance (mGal, WGS-84)
Ice Thickness (m)
Laser Derived Surface Elevation (m, WGS-84)
Magnetic Anomaly (nT, IGRF)
Radar Derived Surface Elevation (m, WGS-84)
A browse image is included.
Acknowledgement:
In keeping with NSF Grant Policy, any publication using these data (including web documents) must contain the following acknowledgment: "This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under cooperative agreement OPP-9319379." Also, any oral presentation utilizing these materials should acknowledge the support of the National Science Foundation. In addition, we request that any oral presentation, web page or publication also acknowledge SOAR and the University of Texas. A suitable citation for PPT data is:
Davis, M.B., 2001, Subglacial Morphology and Structural Geology in the Southern Transantarctic Mountains from Airborne Geophysics, M.S. Thesis, Univ. of Texas, 133 pp.doi:10.26153/tsw/2786
These data represent the data that was hosted on the UTIG webpage at https://www-udc.ig.utexas.edu/external/facilities/aero/data/soar/PPT/SOAR_ppt.htm
Latin American Press Review, Program 1973-04, 1973 April 12
No full textPart I: The ECLA meeting in Quito showcased Latin American unity against poverty and economic dependency. Cuba and Chile emphasized socialist reforms and criticized U.S. influence, while Chile outlined past economic missteps. The conference and OAS discussions reflected growing regional autonomy and opposition to foreign control. Part II: The Latin American Press Review sheds light on revelations regarding US corporations' involvement in undermining the Allende government in Chile, including Secretary of State William Rogers' suggestion to halt US sales to Chile, indicative of American interference. The Guardian details ITT's efforts to collect a $92 million claim despite its role in provoking nationalization, as well as its strategies to thwart the Allende government. Similarly, Kennecott Copper Company's attempts to coerce compensation for its expropriated Chilean properties are outlined, revealing legal and political repercussions. The report from the North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA) delves into the legal and political battles surrounding Kennecott's actions, highlighting global repercussions such as French dock workers' solidarity, legal controversies in various European countries, and condemnation from Chilean and Latin American factions, intensifying anti-imperialist sentiments. Additionally, US policy setbacks arise as European competitors fill voids left by US companies, exacerbating anti-imperialist reactions in South America, as evidenced by unanimous condemnation of US economic policy at the UN Economic Commission for Latin America session in Quito, Ecuador. Files include CSVs of the annotated transcriptions and lists of places, people, organizations, subjects, and media sources mentioned in the radio program
Latin American Press Review, Program 1973-24, 1973 August 30
No full textPart I: Over the past six months, Chile has faced escalating political and economic turmoil under President Salvador Allende, whose socialist policies, including nationalizing U.S. copper companies, triggered fierce opposition from domestic conservative groups and the U.S. government. Strikes, violent clashes, and an attempted coup in June 1973 marked rising tensions, with Allende’s government maintaining strong worker support despite economic hardships and opposition efforts to destabilize it. Meanwhile, in Uruguay, civilian rule collapsed as President Juan Bordaberry aligned with the military, leading to the dissolution of Congress and the suppression of opposition, including unions and leftist groups. The military’s brutal crackdown, including mass arrests and torture, quelled resistance temporarily, but unrest continues, with the threat of further strikes and the resurgence of guerrilla groups like the Tupamaros. Part II: In the past six months, Argentina has seen the return of Juan Domingo Perón, whose political movement remained influential despite his 17-year exile. Perón’s return followed years of military rule and deep divisions within his movement, with tensions between conservative union leaders and leftist factions. After Héctor Cámpora’s brief presidency, Perón is poised to retake power, now embracing a more conservative stance, winning U.S. support but facing ongoing social unrest. Meanwhile, Brazil continues under military rule, with economic growth benefiting the elite while deepening inequality. The upcoming presidency of General Ernesto Geisel raises questions about potential policy shifts, but repression, including torture of political prisoners, remains a major issue, drawing strong criticism from the Catholic Church and opposition groups. Files include CSVs of the annotated transcriptions and lists of places, people, organizations, subjects, and media sources mentioned in the radio program
Latin American Press Review, Program 1974-02, 1974 December 19
No full textPart I: In 1973, Uruguay experienced a gradual military takeover, culminating in a de facto coup in June amid economic stagnation, inflation, and corruption. Social discontent rose, with the Tupamaros guerrilla group highlighting governmental corruption and economic inequality. President Bordaberry's declaration of an internal state of siege allowed military involvement in internal affairs, leading to tensions with the civilian government. A nationwide general strike by the National Confederation of Workers faced government repression but persisted. The coup dissolved Congress, establishing right-wing military control through the National Security Council, marking a shift from Uruguay's democratic tradition. Part II: In 1973, Chile witnessed significant turmoil, culminating in a bloody military coup overthrowing President Salvador Allende. Allende's socialist policies faced opposition from powerful groups, leading to escalating tensions and confrontations. Despite electoral support, challenges persisted, including strikes and political polarization. The military executed the coup on September 11th, resulting in Allende's death and the imposition of a repressive regime. The new government swiftly crushed opposition, implementing strict measures, banning Marxist literature, and dismantling political parties and labor unions. Economic policies shifted, exacerbating inflation and hardship. The U.S., despite speculation of involvement, supported the Junta, cutting off economic assistance while continuing military aid. The Junta secured loans and resumed negotiations for international credits but faces internal dissent. They plan to prolong their rule, delaying the return to an elected government. Files include CSVs of the annotated transcriptions and lists of places, people, organizations, subjects, and media sources mentioned in the radio program
General Metadata Documentation
No full textAbbreviated metadata documentation utilized in the Digital Scholarship Internship offered by Texas Tech University Library's Digital Scholarship Lab
Dowdy Gordondale T-OAE Supplementary Dataset
No full textThis dataset contains the file of supplementary data associated with "Geochemical investigation of the Early Jurassic Gordondale black shale and Toarcian-OAE, Alberta, Canada
Dataset for Sim2Real Meta-Learning-based Training for mmWave Beam Selection in V2X Networks
No full textThe dataset used in our SMART framework consists of two main components. The real-world e-FLASH dataset is a multimodal collection featuring synchronized LiDAR, camera, and GPS data captured in diverse mmWave V2X scenarios—including LOS, NLOS with pedestrian, static car, and moving car obstacles—totaling over 10,853 samples (∼22 GB processed data). The synthetic S-FLASH dataset is a high-fidelity digital twin recreation of the e-FLASH environment along a two-lane urban road. It is generated using open-source tools (Blender for image synthesis and Blensor for LiDAR simulation) combined with Wireless InSite for detailed ray-tracing, resulting in 26,600 samples (∼90 GB processed data). Together, these datasets enable robust training and evaluation for mmWave beam selection while facilitating effective synthetic-to-real domain adaptation via meta-learning