Soviet News and Propaganda Analysis Based on Red Star (The Official Newspaper of the Soviet Defense Establishment for the Period), 1-31 May 1984. Volume 4, Number 5.

In May 1984, the editors of Krasnayz Zvezda Red Star, the official publication of the Soviet Ministry of Defense, allocated over 36 of the international and foreign affairs space to activities and events of the United States. The average amount of print space allocated to Washington during the past five years has been 30 percent of the total coverage in Red Star for foreign news and commentary. During May, the Kremlin repeatedly underscored the following propaganda themes, slogans and headlines 1 The hypocrisy and treachery of Washington--Reagan lies about his desire for real arms control. 2 Reagan intensifies and expands his anti-Soviet and anti-communist propaganda campaigns. 3 NATO and the Pentagon expand their PSYWAR campaign against Soviet and Warsaw Pact soldiers. 4 Space adventurism--Reagan accelerates American preparations for Star Wars. 5 More lies from Reagan--The American president in a television speech claimed that the United States policy in Central America is fighting communism and Soviet intervention. Of course, this is another lie. 6 Self-appointed protectors--The U.S. has increased the scope and intensity of its hegemonistic activities in the Persian Gulf and 7 Reagan plans to use the Los Angeles Olympics as a political and anti Soviet tool.