Word: discussions
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...border aggression and arrogant bluster, had finally sent him a note couched in terms of common civility. China's Premier Chou En-lai proposed that the armed forces of both nations withdraw 12½ miles from the positions they now hold, and urged an early meeting to discuss frontier problems. Such a move might be advantageous to China but not to India, replied Nehru tartly, since it would mean acceptance of Chinese control over large areas claimed by India. Nevertheless, he added, "the spirit of the Chinese letter is not bad." The Reds also returned ten Indian policemen captured...
...There's just one more thing," said Dr. Splint firmly. "I see by your card you have something you wanted to discuss with me. Would you like to tell me what that is?" Vag wondered how far he would get if he broke for the door...
...really. I mean, I don't have anything to discuss...
Perhaps for this reason, Vag was seized with cosmic daring when he came to the last question on the preliminary questionnaire. "Are there any problems of a personal nature which you would like to discuss with a doctor? (they need not be discussed at this time)" read the form. On the inspiration of the moment, he scribbled "Severe depression. . .suicidal longings. . .homesickness. . . ruptured hangnail. . . galloping consumption. . . homicidal leanings. . ." It was a riot--or so Vag thought until he began to wonder how the examining doctor would react. Even if he was only joking, it sounded awfully peculiar. With embarrassment...
...talks began, one new possibility was reported by informed diplomats. Macmillan and Adenauer may discuss the future of Alfried Krupp's huge coal-steel empire in West Germany...