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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Susan K. McConnoll '80, chairman of the North House Committee, said last night the assembly's decision to hold the referendum is a "very positive sign, a sign that the assembly realizes there is a problem." The North House Committee "might want to consider lifting the boycott now," she said...

Author: By Corcoran H. Byrne and Alan Cooperman, S | Title: Assembly Will Poll Students on Parties | 3/19/1979 | See Source »

(10 of 10) chances are good that America's military commitment to the Middle East would be increased. During his Washington visit Begin suggested, for example, that the U.S. might consider making use of the Sinai airbase at Etzion, which Israel, under the peace terms, would have to turn over...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: The Final, Extra Mile | 3/19/1979 | See Source »

(4 of 10) calmly awaited Begin's reaction. To everyone's surprise, the Israeli seemed much impressed. He studied the single-page draft for several minutes and then said he would "consider these proposals seriously." The Americans looked at each other in astonishment. Said one later: "It was the best...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: The Final, Extra Mile | 3/19/1979 | See Source »

Ian Campbell, 41, who is both the twelfth Duke of Argyll and Chief of the Clan Campbell, says he is surprised how "darned fast" the news of the sale got around and claims a dozen offers "from all over the world." Campbell is selling the island because he owes the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BRITAIN: Island for Sale | 3/19/1979 | See Source »

The incongruous and even adverse situations that seem to support happiness may only confirm the insight ventured by turn-of-the-century Psychologist William James. "Life and its negation," wrote James, "are beaten up inextricably together. The two are equally essential facts of existence and all natural happiness thus seems...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Essay: The Scientific Pursuit of Happiness | 3/19/1979 | See Source »

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