Word: concerns
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...longer bound by that flawed agreement." On NBC-TV's Today show he stated that the U.S. will take whatever steps it feels necessary for national security, and never mind what the treaty says. Said he: "Our security requirements will be the primary, indeed, the only concern. Whether you're technically in compliance (with SALT) or not is a totally irrelevant factor...
...space program restored to at least minimal launch capacity this summer: NASA hopes to use an Atlas-Centaur rocket combination later this month to lift a Navy fleet communications satellite, although the similarity of the electronics in the Atlas engine to those in the failed Delta remains a concern. At the earliest, Delta and Titan could be back in the air in six months. On NASA's part, the agency's newly appointed administrator, James Fletcher, has said he expects to correct the flaws in the shuttle and resume flights by July...
Jewett should have by now earned a reputation of honesty, forthrightness, concern and openess to undergraduates. At times he seems a bit ill at ease; perhaps it is often more a duty than a pleasure to listen to student complaints. Yet he always encourages, nods his head and promises to look into whatever the issue might be and then consult with students...
Rather than blocking a council proposal on the house lottery to reveal lottery numbers to apprehensive freshmen, Jewett approved the previously rejected plan with startling and flattering speed. Jewett showed his concern for Quadlings by promising renovations to the dilapidated Quad Houses despite financial difficulties. Rather than postponing or cancelling changes to the buildings, Jewett listened to student pleadings. He modified the plans and finally gave the go-ahead for Quad remodeling...
When students expressed concern over word processing facilities, Jewett agreed to look into the situation, and now there is a serious possibility that the College might set up a computer center for students...