Word: conflict
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Beijing this spring, perhaps in May. The easing of tensions is certain to produce diplomatic fallout of global importance. It could lead to a new era of stability in Asia, where the 4,500-mile Chinese- Soviet border sometimes threatened to become the fuse for war, perhaps even nuclear conflict. The U.S. might be losing its "China card," but the world will gain a new style of superpower diplomacy: no more will China be the stick for the U.S. to beat the Soviets, or for the Soviets to menace Washington. Of course, there is also a chance that Moscow...
...fine idea, especially after the brazen disregard for ethical strictures that characterized the Reagan Administration. But the office is worthless unless it is occupied by someone who at least knows that the primary ethical concern of public officials should be scrupulously avoiding even the appearance of a conflict of interest. Gray probably knows, but he doesn't seem to care...
...conflict between the School Department and the mayor goes deeper than this one student assignment plan. Flynn has virtually declared war on the Boston School Department and was quoted as saying, "We're talking about fundamental reform, and I'm taking it forward. And I'm not finished. I want school-based management. I'm for real reform. I know its going to rock the system. And after that, I want a serious review of how the School Committee is elected...
...This conflict reflects the underlying power struggle between the School Committee and Flynn. Calling for more money may be part of representing parents, but is also affords an opportunity for minority members to stake out their own political ground...
...Crimson does no service to the Harvard community by printing only half of a story. The reporters and editors of the Crimson ought to spend more time understanding the whole story and less time looking to portray a story as a conflict. Neil Segall '90 Chair, Cookin...