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Thus in the White House view, Reagan can claim some success from a summit that results in no more than a vigorous argument ending in an agreement to continue negotiations on a variety of subjects at various levels. That would satisfy U.S. public opinion, says one adviser: "People think we ought to talk to the Soviets, ought to talk to them more than we do, but they do not trust the Soviets much...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Geneva:The Whole World Will Be Watching | 4/18/2005 | See Source »

...many of whom are loyal to Marcos, will oversee the polling. Under constitutional constraint to resign before participating in new elections, Marcos submitted a letter of resignation that would take effect ten days after the votes are counted and a winner proclaimed. He defended that move with the bizarre argument that the constitution specified only that he resign, not when...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Philippines: Recriminations and Questions | 4/18/2005 | See Source »

...australia stamped on a product?" says Campbell, an energetic figure amid the dourness of secondary industry. "A dyed-in-the-wool manufacturer will take that idea to their grave. But if you have a good product at the right price, supported by warranty and after-sales service, that argument doesn't hold water." However, China does present a significant new challenge for Campbell when it comes to Victa, which also benefits from cheaper component costs for its lawnmowers. The company has traditionally held about 50% of local sales. But in the past year, a new brand called Talon, made...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Quiet Revolution | 4/18/2005 | See Source »

According to Schwab, Blenkinsopp’s final speech was “particularly outstanding.” The argument crucial to victory in the final round was that a “chilling effect” on the issue of women in science would impede the solution to the problem, Schwab said...

Author: By Matthew S. Blumenthal, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: THE NEWS IN BRIEF | 4/18/2005 | See Source »

...Harvard Speech and Parliamentary Debate Society made a convincing argument for its excellence last weekend at the National Championships for the American Parliamentary Debate Association...

Author: By Matthew S. Blumenthal, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: THE NEWS IN BRIEF | 4/18/2005 | See Source »

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