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Such a withering away of the cold war would require a large measure of freedom within the Soviet Union to help dispel Western outrage over the way it treats the people it rules. The Kremlin would have to justify its authority by focusing on the needs and aspirations of its citizens rather than by pursuing expansionist aims. In addition, the Soviets would need to abandon the notion that their security depends on threatening the security of others. Lenin's old dictum of kto-kogo (who-whom) -- or who will prevail over whom -- would have to give way to a concept...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will The Cold War Fade Away? | 7/27/1987 | See Source »

...much of the rumor, mystery and myth swirling around his name will North's testimony dispel? Not all, almost certainly. By arrangement with the lawyers who so long counseled North to say nothing, the committees intend to limit their questioning of the Marine lieutenant colonel, at least initially, to four days. Yet ten times four days would scarcely suffice to explore every secret scheme in which North is said to have put his finger during his five years on the National Security Council staff, to unravel all the private networks he hammered together to carry out secret policies, to track...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Oliver North's Turn | 7/13/1987 | See Source »

...members said that one of their goals will be to dispel misconceptions about the role of Asian-Americans in United States' history...

Author: By James H. Colopy, | Title: AAA Celebrates Tenth Anniversary | 4/24/1987 | See Source »

Some AAA members feel the events are needed to dispel a few negative attitudes held by the Administration and members of the Harvard community towards Asian-Americans...

Author: By James H. Colopy, | Title: AAA Celebrates Tenth Anniversary | 4/24/1987 | See Source »

...hook, an extended vocal scream, and last but not least a bitchin' solo. (For those of you who are now realizing that I live in Adams House and are suspecting me of some homeground bias, let me assure you that one listen to this cut would be enough to dispel all your reservations as well as whatever wax has built up in your ears.) Although their songwriting was not always consistent and they occasionally leaned towards camp, as in the really slow and fast "Because You're Mine," the Bullet LaVolta set came through with the power of a late...

Author: By Jeff Chase, | Title: Kings Of The Wild Frontier | 4/23/1987 | See Source »

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