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...except a pacifist or partisan of the Kremlin," explains Bevan, "would argue that military strength is not needed to deter the rulers of Soviet Russia." But rearmament is proceeding too rapidly and may spoil the chances of a peaceful settlement. "In 1953 . . . the Americans will possess a dominance in armed strength . . . greater than that which was ever possessed by any other country in peacetime. It is not unknown for a giant to wish to use his strength, even though he is not attacked." Few Britons, except the editors of the Daily Worker and Bevan's followers, had anything good...
...distance involved in reaching golf layouts does not deter you and if you have the capital to buy golf equipment, you too can be a golfer this spring
...France which characterize her as 'without thews and sinews' ... We have good reasons to know what an aggression is, and what it costs, and that is why we are doing and shall do all within our power not only to resist aggression, should it occur, but to deter it and to save the peace...
...armament of Europe advocated by Eisenhower, Bundy said, will have two results. It will deter the Russians and will strengthen the will and confidence of Europe. "It is the natural continuation of the Marshall Plan...
...York's Rikers Island, youngsters have to endure the horrors of a sudden "cold turkey" cure or get none at all. Once released, many go right back to drugs again. And penalties for the vicious crime of dope-peddling are too lenient (maximum: ten years) to deter many from the hugely profitable trade...