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Such a public confession of national guilt seemed to be exactly what angry Koreans and Chinese wanted most to hear, but, in fact, the Suzuki compromise offered more conciliatory words than deeds. An official spokesman conceded that it was already too late to prevent publication of the offending schoolbooks. Instead...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Japan: Back to Basics | 9/6/1982 | See Source »

The traditional response is, of course, that a criminal shouldn't go free just because the constable blundered. But Dershowitz's ancedotal style of argument weakens that argument's gut appeal. He tells of successfully defending Sheldon Siegel, a boyhood acquaintance who had been indirectly linked to a Jewish Defense...

Author: By Paul A. Engelmayer, | Title: Dershowitz on the Stand | 7/30/1982 | See Source »

Unless Smith chooses to repeat her confession for the police, she probably is in no more jeopardy now than before the Enquirer article. Indeed, her lawyer says she may file suit against the tabloid, which Smith claims misrepresented her. In any event, says Booth: "You can't get a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pay and Tell | 7/12/1982 | See Source »

Viewpoint has been notable for its mingling of adroit self-defense by correspondents with an occasional apology or admission of error. The self-questioning tone fits ABC'S goals, which include public relations as well as journalistic innovation. Indeed, confession has been good not just for the soul but...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Press: Letting Viewers Talk Back | 5/10/1982 | See Source »

Confession before the camera

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Iran: Plot Uncovered | 5/3/1982 | See Source »

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