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...several members of the department's junior faculty, all of whom asked not to be identified, expressed dismay at Landes's departure because they said the department will be unable to cover European history adequately without...
...appeared to feel. Puck is angular and supple. He/she whirls and dazzles and confuses the more staid spirits, spinning around the stage, and reciting her lines with gleee and, at the same time, a cruelty that sends Cobweb, Peaseblossom, Mustard Seed, Moth and the other fairies fleeing in dismay. Puck's mercurial appearances have this alarming effect on the players and audience alike...
...attack." Says Videla: "What is Argentina to do? Does it defend itself or does it let its way of life be changed? I reply: Argentina must defend itself against this aggression." President Carter's decision in February to cut U.S. arms aid was received with angry dismay. "Carter does not understand us," said one officer. "He is playing into the hands of the terrorists, not helping the forces of democracy...
...Congressmen from shoe-producing states voiced loud displeasure that Carter did not go for tougher restrictions. Free traders will not be overjoyed either, but they have less reason for dismay. Had Carter done no more than reject the ITC recommendation, Congress would probably have overridden his decision and forced enactment of the tariff boost; it might do so anyway. The decision indicates that even under heavy protectionist fire, the President will choose, if not all-out free trade, then as much free trade as he can get away with...
...their forms filled out. H&R Block, Inc., the nation's largest such service, expects a big increase in business this year over last. The U.S. Tax Court will also be kept busy for years interpreting the 1976 law's provisions. Here, for dismay or delight, are some of the major changes, beginning with those likely to affect the most people...