Word: defenders
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Administration has enumerated three preconditions for a cutback of forces, any one of which might suffice: progress in Paris, a reduction in the level of combat, and improvement in the capability of the South Vietnamese to defend themselves. The first and third of these are subjective matters; at any time the Administration could announce that these two requirements, at least, have been met. A reduction of U.S. forces in Viet Nam, like the hint of serious bargaining in Paris, does not necessarily mean an early, comprehensive settlement. But it could be a small step toward that goal...
...this reason that I urge you to refrain from precipitate legislation at this time, though recognizing your desire to be helpful. Clarification is on the way. Wills and resolve are stiffening. Those who understand learning and care for it are coming together. Academic communities move slowly to defend themselves. They are almost endlessly tolerant. But the new barbarism will be repulsed. Our institutions will not be surrendered. In a sense universities live for dissent. In less anxious times they encourage and welcome it. But they are not so complacent or other-worldly that they do not know when their lives...
...been working to convince Congress that the universities can take care of their problems themselves and that new legislation will only aggravate matters further. It is clear, however, that Congress would not be so upset if it did not have a financial handle on the universities. Pusey has to defend the university from Congress because Pusey brought the federal government into the university...
...Crimson golfers face their toughest challenge of the season Saturday when they defend their ECAC crown at Ithaca...
Finishing among the top sixteen performers last year, Heisler went on to play in the individual competition. He reached the semifinal round where Mike Porter of Princeton, last year's individual winner, beat him. Porter, will be back this year to defend his title...