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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...practice, made James an extraordinarily subtle and supple critic. He could extol writers like Balzac and Dickens, whose narrative methods struck him as awkward but whose stories enchanted him all the same; he could meticulously detect aesthetic flaws in the works of George Eliot and Anthony Trollope and still commend their unique achievements...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: New Light on the Old Master Henry James: Literary Criticism | 1/21/1985 | See Source »

...said the party's national director, Michael Steed. Mondale Campaign Chairman James Johnson noted, "I don't think a single statement will eliminate all the anxiety about Reverend Jackson. But it's a major step in the right direction." Mondale praised Jackson, declaring, "I commend the Rev. Jackson for making it clear that Mr. Farrakhan has no part in his campaign...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Stirring Up New Storms | 7/9/1984 | See Source »

...biggest successes over the past decade or so." The editorial staff seems to conveniently overlook the fact that Harvard is praised for its relatively good race relations. Minorities flock to Harvard because of its open environment which gives minorities an opportunity to fully participate in college life. We should commend the College for its diligent work of the past twenty years towards this goal...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Race Relations | 5/7/1984 | See Source »

...honest.and that's important around here. There were no bribes. no corruption associated with him while he was in charge of police here." Thomas says. adding. "I had. at the end. to take my hat off to Paul Johnson and commend him for paving the way to community unity." Wall says. "The community has never been as involved with the drug problems as it was last summer" and that made all the difference," he adds...

Author: By Robert M. Neer, | Title: A Fresh Face in Law and Order | 2/16/1984 | See Source »

...commend the members of Hillel, the Editorial Board of The Crimson, and the Undergraduate Council for bringing this issue to the fore. Hopefully, as more students become aware of the University's initiatives, ignorant actions as such will cease to occur...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'Insensitive Inactions' | 1/16/1984 | See Source »

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