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...means to develop a trade strategy, it should not begin with protectionism. That tends to push things toward stasis and mediocrity. The economic recovery of the U.S. hinges upon the nation's ability to regain its competitive strength in the markets abroad...
...rebounding any time soon. A vigorous recovery, however, could rejuvenate the cartel by driving up demand. Says James McKie, a University of Texas energy expert and member of the TIME Board of Economists: "If world recovery does proceed and the growth of demand resumes, I would expect OPEC to regain at least the amount of clout that it had before the Iranian crisis." OPEC may be gravely wounded, in other words, but rumors of its imminent demise are probably exaggerated. -By John Greenwald. Reported by Mary Earle/New York and Lawrence Malkin/ Vienna
...there had been an "irretrievable breakdown" of their 24-year marriage. At one point during the brief hearing in Barnstable, Mass, (where they both stillvote), Joan appeared to be near tears, according to Court Clerk Robert Farrell, but "Ted put his hand on her shoulder, and she seemed to regain her composure." Under the terms of what Joan called a "very generous" agreement, she will get alimony, child support, a lump-sum cash settlement, their apartment on Boston's Beacon Street and their Hyannis Port home. They will share legal custody of Patrick, 15; Edward Jr., 21, and Kara...
...Kennedy School of Government and the White House have officials signed an $85,000 contract calling for the K School to conduct public management seminars for senior Regain Administration officials K School spokesmen said yesterday...
...huge limbs. Another storm in 1976 battered the tree even more, and now decay has begun to eat at the 4½-ft. trunk. Its leaves, once deep green and dense, are thinning. They have fallen for the winter, and the likelihood is that next spring they will not regain even this year's reduced vigor. But the family will...