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Last year Kerr let it be known that he planned to retire from the council and devote his time to consulting, lecturing and writing a book on industrial relations. He will also pursue his hobby, growing apples in his Alta, Calif., orchard. The council decided that Kerr was an indispensable...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Clark Kerr's Valedictory | 1/28/1980 | See Source »

The delay, wrote the President in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd of West Virginia, would allow the White House and the Congress to "assess Soviet actions and intentions, and devote our primary attention to the legislative and other measures required to respond to this crisis." Carter emphasized...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: My Opinion of the Russians Has Changed Most Drastically... | 1/14/1980 | See Source »

Many preachers devote far too little time to research, reading and writing in sermon preparation. As a result their poorly constructed, poorly thought out addresses wander from point to point, and listeners' minds wander too. Lack of effort is not necessarily a sign of sloth. Ministers increasingly are expected...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: American Preaching: A Dying Art? | 12/31/1979 | See Source »

Special effects seem to be what movie studios think science fiction is all about these days. No doubt, Star Wars impressed a good many people because it depicted outer space with realism and "flash." But since the "creators" of The Motion Picture wanted to get away from the rough 'em...

Author: By Joshua I. Goldhaber, | Title: Not Very Enterprising | 12/14/1979 | See Source »

Schneider said a financial consultant has recommended establishing a committee to administer the $12,000 term bill fund. RUS could devote more time to other projects without the responsibility of fund administration, she added.

Author: By Monique A. Sullivan, | Title: RUS Selects New Officers For 1980 Term | 12/5/1979 | See Source »

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