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...small, neo-Fascist National Front had dared to stir up the fears of those who object to the presence of 1.9 million "coloreds" in Great Britain (total pop. 54 million). Thatcher's statement touched off an uproar in Parliament. Labor members shouted "Racist!" There was some dismay in the Conservatives' shadow cabinet, whose members had not been consulted about the declaration, but other Tories applauded her stand, gleefully dubbing her "Thatcher, the Vote Snatcher." Callaghan accused her of "opportunism," while one Cabinet member despaired: "I have no doubt that race can win the election...
...spectacular or decisive results from Sadat's visit. But despite all the efforts to keep the discussions private, the main concerns on the minds of both leaders were no secret. Flying to the U.S. on Sadat's gleaming red, white and black Presidential Special, Egyptian officials admitted their dismay at the recent course of events. On Sadat's trip to Washington last April, Carter had convinced him that Israel wanted a detailed and permanent resolution of the Middle East conflict rather than a mere termination of the long state of belligerency. Sadat felt that he had amply responded...
...well as American. He keeps in shape with a daily exercise regimen to relieve the strain of an old back injury and settles down twice a day for soothing sessions of Transcendental Meditation. The combination, he believes, should keep him at the top for another decade. To the dismay of opponents, Joey maintains that the best is still to come. "I haven't hit my stride yet." Besides, he sleeps well and always eats his breakfast...
...velocity. Says one staffer: "The whole thing is a mystery." But the technical complexities of carrying out money policy are only one problem: whatever Miller decides to do, he is bound to ruffle either liberals or conservatives. It would take only minimal bad luck or misjudgment for him to dismay both...
...household and dance school in the capable hands of her husband and accompanies Emilia to New York, intent on supervising her climb to stardom. The impressionable protege soon takes a strong liking to her mentor Emma (who happens to be Emilia's godmother), much to her mother's dismay. Deedee has enough reason to be jealous of Emma for professional reasons without a twist of emotion-charged rivalry for Emma's affection...