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...Detrick to the CIA storeroom in Washington, which held other toxic substances that were considered exempt from the presidential order because they were not intended for use as general weapons of war (see box). Helms called the episode "an aberration -something that happened once, to my knowledge." That assessment doubtless would be shared by many of the agency's defenders, who believe the CIA is being unfairly hounded, partly for political reasons. But committee members thought otherwise. Said Church: "We have found out that ambiguity seems to plague the CIA." As a result, after ending its investigation, probably late...
...sexist, but occasionally has difficulty with the notion that women might become powerful. "Any job a woman does is downgraded the moment she has proved she can do it," he remarks airily. He adds that "if a woman were elected President and chose a male Vice President, we would doubtless see the Vice Presidency transformed into a position of serious responsibility and power, while the Presidency was downgraded until the President and Vice President could be treated as if they were a 'team' of equals...
...Superdome itself. Others, like Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, prefer to think of it as "the greatest structure of its kind ever envisioned by mankind." One of its throatiest boosters has been New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu, a canny politician who calls the edifice "an exercise in optimism," and doubtless would like to see it called the Moondome...
...many visits to Portugal in the past year, Scott has had only one disagreeable incident: his suitcase was delivered from his plane to the Lisbon terminal bearing the inscription "You are a fascist." "It was doubtless the work of an anonymous baggage handler giving vent to free expression," says Scott imperturbably, "a liberty I personally hope he continues to enjoy...
...Yves Saint Laurent, couture's most influential designer, has also rediscovered the slim look, with cool, understated dresses and near severe tailored pants and jackets. At Dior, Marc Bohan showed below-the-knee skirts topped by waist-length confections he calls "waiter's jackets" -and most women doubtless will have to wait a long time to afford...