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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...article on the Institute of Politics' study groups for next fall, The Crimson failed to mention exactly why Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan was chosen. I can only assume, then, that his group's subject will not be "Racism in Sports"--the only topic which he is qualified to discuss...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bob Ryan | 5/11/1988 | See Source »

Peterkin, who has headed the nationally recognized Cambridge City Schools since 1984, was unanimously chosen by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors last Friday...

Author: By Shawna H. Yen, | Title: Peterkin Accepts Milwaukee Position | 5/11/1988 | See Source »

That is why Horner's resignation should be welcomed. It opens up the possibility that a vigorous new president will be chosen who oppose *** mination in the Harvard community. Radcliffe needs forceful leadership, and it needs a board commited to women's rights. There shouldn't be any final club members on the Radcliffe College Board. And the trustees should be chosen, not on the basis of who has the most MBA s or sits on the most corporations, but who is most commited to opening doors for women...

Author: By Frank E. Lockwood, | Title: Radcliffe Leadership? | 5/11/1988 | See Source »

...Middle East and Central America, could lead to "torture and death." At a minimum, the trial may be delayed for months while the Government dribbles out documents, the defense lawyers select those they deem essential to their case, and Judge Gesell decides, one by one, whether the chosen papers are relevant. What if he rules that some are necessary but the Government still refuses to declassify them? Then, warns Gesell, there might be no trial...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Washington: Oliver North's Paper Chase | 5/9/1988 | See Source »

...Garner is everything Sunset wants to be and isn't. He is incisive, authoritative and a pleasure to watch. He knows the key he wants to play in: ironic patience with his friends, ironic impatience with his enemies. And he knows how to hit all the notes in his chosen range cleanly, with that easy energy that bespeaks the work of an old pro untainted by cynicism or egotism...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Nix On Mix Pix SUNSET | 5/9/1988 | See Source »

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