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Michael J. Calhoun, vice-chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission, said last night at the Institute of Politics that Blacks must begin to confront economic realities or risk being "left further and further behind" mainstream America...
...Calhoun's comments came at a public forum addressing the impact of U.S. trade policy on American Blacks. Sponsored by the Harvard Association of Black Faculty and Administrators, the discussion included Clarence C. Ferguson Jr., Henry L. Stimson professor of Law and Willard R. Johnson, a professor of political science...
Speaking before an audience of about 75, Calhoun, the second highest U.S. trade official, criticized blacks for following "so-called leaders who operate on the humanitarian" appeal that Blacks are owed and should be given economic relief. Instead, he said, "we should attempt to understand and analyze economic issues" so Blacks can "frame their interests in accordance with prevailing economic policy...
...instead of coming from 17 down early in the second half and roaring back for the win, the Crimson managed to cut the lead to two with just over five minutes left, but then succumbed to the Huskies' four-corner, semi-stall offense, 72-67, which Northeastern coach Jim Calhoun had instituted following the Harvard second-half surge...
Last night, however, the squad fell just a little short. Northeastern regained possession courtesy of a Harvard turnover, and Huskie coach Calhoun called a well placed timeout...