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January 24, 1983

Moscow authorities have warned historian Roy Medvedev to stop his ''anti-Soviet'' activity and engage in more ''socially useful'' work. As the world knows, this courageous critic is way ahead of his Kremlin overseers. By recording the truth about the past and present, Dr. Medvedev is working quietly to reform and democratize Soviet society. What could be more socially useful?