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...detention without trial of black leaders. The practices, said the President, "can comfort only those whose vision of South Africa's future is one of polarization, violence and the final extinction of any hope for a peaceful democratic government." Reagan asked the government in Pretoria to broaden "the constructive changes of recent years ... to address the aspirations of all South Africans...
...hold college wide elections, nor was it required to launch a massive publicity drive to attract candidates. But while it limited the voting process to its own representatives, its poster drive suggested that it wanted to give all undergraduates an opportunity to sit on the committees-in order to broaden students input. As it turned out, four of the seven people elected...
...grace of stadium lights and glory of television cameras, a Cubs conquest in the fifth game of the National League playoff stood to gain Detroit an extra home date in the World Series. At the same time, a completed comeback by the San Diego Padres figured to broaden the Tigers' national appeal...
...recoup profits, some California vintners are stepping up production of premium wines that cost at least $7 a bottle. At the same time, they are trying to broaden their market to reach the estimated 130 million U.S. adults who do not drink wine. Last week the winemakers could at least take consolation from the misfortunes of one of their rivals. A plague of rain and clouds afflicted growers in France as they neared harvest time, portending an undistinguished crop...
...colossus of the computer industry took some giant steps last week, sending shivers through competitors that stand in its path. In a pair of sudden moves, International Business Machines (1983 revenues: $40 billion) demonstrated its determination to boost sales and broaden its product line. The Armonk, N.Y., company announced a deal to acquire, for $1.25 billion, 100% of Rolm, a leading manufacturer of telecommunications equipment based in Santa Clara, Calif. IBM already owns 23% of Rolm (fiscal 1984 revenues: $660 million), but Big Blue, as IBM is nicknamed for its corporate color, had previously said it would not seek control...