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Neither the U.S. nor the Soviet Union, in their major speeches, offered much promise that the current session would be more dynamic or productive than its predecessors. President Nixon, in his first appearance before the General Assembly, emphasized that U.S. steps toward peace in Viet Nam, including the bombing halt and troop withdrawals, have been "responsive to views expressed in this room." Accordingly, he asked delegates of all nations to turn their "best diplomatic efforts" to persuading Hanoi to make a few concessions too. The delegates, apparently disappointed that the President had failed to unveil new plans for peace...
...race which may end in disaster for all mankind." There has been "very little progress" toward peace and security, Thant said, and "time is running out." If the initial indications are accurate, Thant-and mankind-will be no closer to victory in their race against time when the current U.N. session ends...
...Stanford, on the recommendation of a trustee committee headed by John W. Gardner, the board of trustees unanimously decided to seek broader viewpoints by filling two current vacancies in its ranks with faculty members from other universities. The trustees also approved a nine-man expansion of the 23-member board, including four Stanford graduates aged 35 or under, and agreed to give students and faculty voting membership on most trustee committees. If Stanford gains court approval for the required change in its founding grant, the first election of new board members will be held this year...
...quasi-new variety hour is The Andy Williams Show (NBC), a Nielsen success that began in 1962 and ran until Andy wearied of the routine in 1967. The current show is taped in a new theater in the round. Everything else about the show is still inoffensively square...
...does not alter the current regulations of Harvard College, which provides for "severe disciplinary action" against any student who possesses explosives, firecrackers, or "potential ingredients thereof" without a special permit from the Dean or a House Master...