Word: caution
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...nonetheless recognizes that such caution still does not satisfy opponents of nuclear plants. Critics are especially concerned about the AEC-designed emergency core-cooling system, a backup device that is supposed to supply cooling water to the hot reactor in the event that the main water system breaks down. They point out that no one-including the AEC'S own experts-is sure it will work. Reason: the system has been tested only with theoretical computer models. But, says Ray, "most big projects are designed this way. NASA did not destroy an Apollo spacecraft to test how much stress...
Only a day before HEW revealed its intentions regarding Harvard's plan, Walter J. Leonard, the University's affirmative action coordinator, speculated that Harvard's prestige has forced HEW to proceed with particular caution in its look at the University's program. Events have repeatedly demonstrated that the orientation of HEW's commitment to affirmative action is more political than moral. It is in vogue--even in more conservative political circles--to support increased hiring of women in particular...
...superior wisdom. In fact, the intractable problems of the Middle East have been endlessly considered and eloquently argued on both sides. In candid private moments, Israeli leaders can discuss Arab rights and needs with sympathy and understanding. On the Arab side, Hussein has acted with courageous prudence, Feisal with caution, and Sadat has proved a more subtle and rational strategist than Nasser. On almost every major issue, solutions that could be made palatable to both sides have long been canvassed-a demilitarized Sinai and a demilitarized West Bank that would protect Israel without its occupying Arab lands; territorial adjustments...
...warned that grave consequences for Israel could result from Russian casualties. The Soviets were also unhappy with President Nixon's vice-presidential nomination of Representative Gerald Ford, whom they know to be a strong supporter of Israel. But, on balance, U.S. officials concluded that Soviet policy still reflected caution. Commented one White House official: "The real test will come when the Arabs are doing badly and the Soviets have to decide what...
...DECISION of the Committee on Houses and Undergraduate Life not to sponsor a student referendum on ROTC was shortsighted, dangerous and anti-democratic. The CHUL failed as a representative agency of undergraduates and acted out of the most self-defeating myopic brand of bureaucratic caution...