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...deadly effects of nuclear fallout soon turned him against proliferation. His efforts to persuade Khrushchev to halt tests in the late '50s and early '60s resulted in the 1963 U.S.-Soviet treaty banning nuclear explosions in space, in the atmosphere and underwater. Khrushchev later called Sakharov "a crystal of morality"--but still one that could not be tolerated within the regime. The Kremlin took away his security privileges and ended his career as a nuclear physicist. But, Sakharov later said, "the atomic issue was a natural path into political issues." He campaigned for disarmament and turned his attention...
Lewis says he avoids publicizing the prophecies of his crystal ball for fear they will be taken too seriously...
What are the details of Radcliffe's future? Guessing is a little like looking into a crystal ball. Once Radcliffe ceded responsibility for undergraduates completely to Harvard, it must now concentrate on expanding its position as being the foremost center for women's research and study in the nation. The donations that Radcliffe has received in the wake of its announcement have shown that some alumnae support Radcliffe's new mission. Such financial backing may be a positive sign that the Radcliffe Institute will be able to play a dominant role in women's studies in the future...
...biggest scare of the season came Jan. 15 when junior goaltender Crystal Springer broke her collarbone, making her inactive for the next six weeks. Springer, who finished fourth in the nation in both goals-against average (1.61) and save percentage (.924), had anchored the team between the pipes for the early season, but that responsibility fell on the inexperienced shoulders of freshman netminder Alison Kuusisto, who had made just one start in her collegiate career...