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...enemy image' and use the high-powered information media to sow hatred toward the Soviet people." The Soviet leader still had hopes of holding arms-control talks with the U.S. But he harbored serious doubts about the political strength of President Reagan, who probably will have to contend with Iranscam for the next two years...
...current council members contend that the body has not endured an insufferable loss from last year's shake-up. "The only problem is that the council has lost its energy which perhaps came from the conflict," Offutt says...
While the Harvard-based advisors contend their suggestions are listened to by the powers-that-be in the Philippines, they add that their recommendations are not necessarily translated into government policy...
...encourage unhealthy levels of TV watching. Says Dr. William Dietz, chairman of the subcommittee on children and television for the American Academy of Pediatrics: "The TV will now play with the toy for the child. There is absolutely nothing left for the child's imagination." In their defense, toymakers contend that the new devices prompt children to dream up creative strategies. One thing is for sure: the new toys should provide more than enough stimulation for parents as they listen to the vivid sound effects of junior blasting away at Lord Dread...
Devin (1.80 goals-against average, .924 save percentage) is capable of stopping most Cadet threats. He'll have to contend with Matt Wilson (16-14--30) and Kevin Keenan (10-14--24), but he'll get ample help from his defense, led by Mark Benning and Randy Taylor...