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...upset the mandate of the 1972 vote and subvert what it believes to be the foundations of the Republic. On the other hand, suppose the House fails to impeach, or the Senate, judging a House-voted impeachment, fails to convict. With equal certainty that would leave a major segment of the constituency equally embittered and unreconciled, convinced that the Congress had placed political expediency above its duty. Does either outcome hold the slightest promise of domestic tranquillity...
Last week Leachim addressed Lisa Ilario, 9, as she sat down in front of him and put on her earphones. "My name is Leachim," said the robot. "You are doing Segment 10. Try to follow my directions carefully. If a classmate drops a pin on the floor, what would you pick it up with? Answer A: a screwdriver. Answer B: pliers. Answer C: a wrench. " Lisa punched button B on Leachim's chest. "You are correct," said the robot. "Pliers will help you lift and squeeze things." "He's very polite," says Lisa. "He says 'thank...
...conciliatory Independent Liberals, Labor being headed by the centrist Meir, rather than Allon or Sapir. However, the coalition is much less secure than before the election, and it could easily fall apart if the peace talks take certain turns. The National Religious Party and Moshe Dayan's right-wing segment of Labor appear to oppose territorial concessions to Jordan, for instance, since they regard the West Bank as historically part of Israel. United with Begin on this issue, they could command as many as 60 seats and bring down the government. And while negotiations with Jordan do not appear...
...publicity woman for Sack Theatres, the chain currently showing Blazing Shaddles in Boston, reports that a large segment of each audience expects the movie to be a serious, shoot-'em-up Western. "They're middle-aged audiences, and they come in here with that expectation and just don't laugh," she says. "They're surprised...
...Your article on Exxon is outstanding. Thank you for your fairness and objectivity in allowing a segment of big business to present its side of the energy shortage...