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Instead of distinct friction between the religious factions. Salem says a nationalistic feeling began to unite the Lebanese people. He points to the unanimous election of the new President--Amir Gemayel as an indication of this unity...
...Force Base last week, the space shuttle Columbia looked a little travel-weary. In the orange glow of the early-morning desert sun, the ship's protective tiles showed pits and bruises. Dark streaks lined the fuselage, and a tire was flat, apparently worn down by the friction of a wheel that locked on landing. Casting a baleful eye on the craft that has logged 10.8 million miles on five voyages, Air Force Lieut. General James Abrahamson, director of NASA'S shuttle program, commented, "It's beginning to look more like a used spaceship all the time...
Fischer also downplays suggestions of friction between the departments. "It's a complicated relationship, but there's no particular point in creating controversy where there...
...diversity of the movement, which is both a strength and a potential source of friction, was dramatically demonstrated last week when 26 groups with some 20 million members formed Citizens Against Nuclear War, a national organization backing a freeze proposal. The groups include the National Education Association, the American Jewish Congress, the American Association of University Women, the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union, the Y.W.C.A. and the Newspaper Guild...
When Ullrich was contacted at his home, Harvard Athletic Director John P. Reardon '60--a friend of the Ullrichs'--was a dinner guest. He gave his account of the friction between the two Universities. "As you know, I only run the Athletic Department. I have nothing to say. I'm just sitting at the dinner table...