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Though the FBI insists it was scrupulous in its questioning of suspects and made every effort to avoid entrapment, civil libertarians can contend that the operation smacks uncomfortably of Big Brother. FBI Director Wil liam Webster phoned Senator Larry Pressler to congratulate him for emerging clean from his bribery test. But, asks Congress man William Hughes, who also resisted temptation: "Is it proper for the Executive Branch to pose a litmus test for the legislature...
...national interest they are calling for the President to debate the great issues of our time and maybe answer why he has not kept many of his promises from last time. On balance, in normal circumstances, it probably would be good for the system if Carter were to contend with Kennedy. But there is a lot that is phony about this kind of confrontation...
...teammate Bobby Hackett mistook him for a member of the AAU Gators junior high contingent, the slightly-built newcomer realized lack of bulk might be a problem. After a few laps spent trying to keep up with the Harvard swim team, Roberts discovered he had bigger problems to contend with...
...game was an important individual victory for Holpuch, who has been bothered with confidence problems all season and has recently had to contend with bronchitis as well...
...social implications aside, the match Saturday should prove dramatic. It means more to Desaulniers and fellow seniors George Bell and John Stubbs than any previous varsity contest. To win, the Crimson will probably have to contend not only with the Tigers' depth, but also with a pack of bussed-in Princeton fans, who have intimidated Harvard in the past...