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...struggle is linked to the larger social condition. Thus, it is of the utmost importance that we resist the appointment of Kissinger in the strongest possible way, for he is a symbol as well as a practitioner of what the university should stand against. Instead, Kissinger's personal contempt for academic freedom, as demonstrated by his actions, not his words, makes him unfit...

Author: By David Johns and Suzanne Silverman, S | Title: Keeping Kissinger Out of Columbia's Classrooms | 5/10/1977 | See Source »

...defense efforts are scorned by veteran attorneys. Asks Boston Lawyer-Author George Higgins: "If you had a brain tumor, would you operate on yourself?" But there are potential benefits. Judges sometimes tolerantly allow self-defenders to make statements, particularly in summation, for which a lawyer would be ruled in contempt of court. Moreover, by appearing to be bewildered by court procedures, a defendant can occasionally arouse sympathy for the underdog in judge or jury...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Law: Fools in Court | 5/9/1977 | See Source »

...membership in a labor organization in any way. Since 1963, the company has been found guilty of violations of that law in 15 cases. The company unsuccessfully appealed eight cases to federal courts and three to the Supreme Court. In five instances, the company was found to be in contempt of court...

Author: By Timothy G. Massad, | Title: Battling the Modern Sweatshops | 5/3/1977 | See Source »

...NLRB is seeking to impose fines of $5,000 per day for continuing violations. Citing the company's "unfair labor practices of unprecedented flagrancy and magnitude," the NLRB's general counsel wants the ability to bypass several legal steps and go directly to an appeals court for a contempt order if the company fails to bargain...

Author: By Timothy G. Massad, | Title: Battling the Modern Sweatshops | 5/3/1977 | See Source »

...serving full breakfasts in order to facilitate the opening of the Freshman Union on weekends reveals a disturbing disregard for the overwhelming student and worker opposition to the proposal. By failing to consult the Committee on Houses and Undergraduate Life about the proposed change Fox once more displayed his contempt for the proper democratic channels of University decision-making...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CHUL | 4/21/1977 | See Source »

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