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...controversy over whether arms control was a boon or a trap-and some ill-considered comments on the feasibility of nuclear war-left defense policy increasingly at the mercy of the exploding public concern about the dangers of nuclear war. No democratic leader can govern any longer without demonstrating his devotion to peace. The Reagan Administration soon learned that the assault on what it called the "fatally flawed" SALT II treaty made for better campaign rhetoric than foreign policy. It compromised on the strange course of observing but not ratifying SALT II. The Administration has proclaimed its devotion to arms...
...Oregon children are taught to write decently, interested parents in other states may demand the same for their youngsters. Educators and textbook publishers would be likely to listen. An improved hand would be a boon to American culture. The Getty/Dubay instruction books show that the teaching of proper handwriting evokes children's innate sense of visual order and beauty. It gives children an eye for good design. As Getty and Dubay put it in their foreword in one book in the series: "The various adaptations of italic handwriting are infinite. As handwriting reflects one's personality, we recommend...
Scott's shakiness came as a boon to Harvard, which struggled through the early part of the game. "The first two periods were probably the worst we've played in five games," forward Greg Britz said. "This is one of the best defensive teams we've seen all year...
...types of determinism. Through a careful study of scientific disciplines, he demonstrates that "scientific determinism" can be applied only to physics--all other disciplines must be reduced to F = ma. The first chapter, with a few modifications, could serve as a basic primer of holistic and reductionist thought, a boon for those intimidated by the concepts bandied about with such ease by those in the know...
Mexico's and Brazil's near loan defaults are causing headaches for international bankers, but the devaluation of Mexican and Brazilian currency has been a boon to American travelers to these countries. Ellen W. Grinberg, an agent at Trips & Company, said her agency is offering a one-week package to Rio de Janeiro, including round trip airfare and hotel, for $499. "We see many students taking advantage of this," said Grinberg, who pointed out that the lowest scheduled airfare to Rio alone...