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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Waterfield consort--16th and early 17th century music of Holborne, Dowland, and Byrd; 5 Commonwealth Ave., Boston...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Weekly What Listings Calendar: May 10-May 16 | 5/10/1979 | See Source »

...past been almost scornful of the Anglo-American efforts to woo the Patriotic Front. Dire warnings from British civil servants and others of the disastrous consequences for the British image and trade in Africa may yet dissuade her: the last thing anyone wants is a row at the Commonwealth prime ministers' conference in July, which the Queen is scheduled to attend. The new Tory Foreign Secretary, Lord Carrington, has been notably cautious on the subject of Rhodesian recognition in recent statements. Even the slightest hint of British softening, however, could put Carter in a terrible position by encouraging recognition moves...

Author: By Gordon Marsden, | Title: Britain Under the 'Iron Lady' | 5/7/1979 | See Source »

Governor Edward J. King [April 2] was elected by Massachusetts on a campaign pledge to reduce state property taxes by $500 million. All I can say to Commonwealth voters is, you get what you pay for. You go for a bargain, you get bargain-basement quality. And boy, are we getting...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 30, 1979 | 4/30/1979 | See Source »

...Britain's May 3 election, they will undoubtedly alter British policy in the direction of support for Muzorewa and Smith. Some Tory advisers have pointed out that Britain's relations with its African allies, notably Nigeria, could be jeopardized by an abrupt change in policy on Rhodesia. The Commonwealth Prime Ministers are scheduled to meet in Zambia later this year. If the African members should still be angry with Mrs. Thatcher at that time, they could embarrass her greatly by deciding upon some kind of retaliation, such as an attempt to expel Britain from the British Commonwealth...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AFRICA: Now, Zimbabwe-Rhodesia | 4/30/1979 | See Source »

Alea III Debut Concert--Works of Castiglioni, Antoniou, Schuller, Berio, Lutoslawski, Foss and Varese; B.U. School for the Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave., Boston...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Weekly What Listings Calendar: April 26- May 2 | 4/26/1979 | See Source »

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