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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Lately the word liberal has become something of a political epithet, meaning that the target is an impractical spendthrift. Kennedy's staff has taken to calling him a "pragmatist," which is supposed to convey the impression that he is a hard-headed problem solver not bound by any ideology. That...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Kennedy Challenge | 11/5/1979 | See Source »

Nonetheless, last week A.S.U. Athletic Director Fred Miller released statements from four players who swear that they witnessed the assault. One of them, Steve Chambers, told TIME: "He's hit me with pipes, boards and a ship's rope." Another A.S.U. player said that team members were asked...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Hit 'Em High | 10/29/1979 | See Source »

Rise Gonna Rise describes the part that J.P. Stevens has played in the life of its workers through first hand accounts by the workers and through-documented evidence of corporate mismanagement and corruption. The personal narrative reveals the workers' wariness of unions which they believe would destroy the family like...

Author: By James L. Tyson, | Title: J.P. Wouldn't Do That | 10/27/1979 | See Source »

A police spokesman said yesterday the police report "gives the impression" that Bok was not in his room when his possessions were taken.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Burglar Takes Bok's Property From Washington Hotel Room | 10/25/1979 | See Source »

To produce it, he drew on the ideas of others, as he often did, though he gave them no credit. After experimenting with any number of materials, he hit on carbon. He tried to give the impression that he came up with that idea independently. In fact, says Biographer Conot...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: The Quintessential Innovator | 10/22/1979 | See Source »

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