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...acceptable forms of opposition to Herrnstein's thought. Herrnstein wrote an article with clear political implications. He and his supporters must expect opposition. Leafleting and picketing are justifiable tactics for his adversaries, but the tactics should focus on the ideas and not the man. The statement's claim of "distress to (Herrnstein's) family and friends" cannot be substantiated. A vague statement, it could preclude any criticism of Herrnstein's article...
...distress of the U.S. mission, which considers it a matter of course for a country to include intelligence operatives among its diplomats, the FBI leaked word that Kao Liang, leader of the Chinese advance party, was a well-known Peking agent. Kao (whose name is pronounced Gow) was reported to have been booted out of India, Mauritius and Burundi for fomenting subversion while working for the New China News Agency. The charge may well be true, and at least one U.S. diplomat abroad affirms, "We know he is a spook," though the same accusation was equally applicable to every Chinese...
Whores and Madams. Speak he has. In a March 12 LIFE article, Writer James Mills told of Erdmann's great distress with the criminal court system in the U.S. Mills noted that Erdmann's "disrespect for judges . . . is so strong and all-inclusive that it amounts at times to class hatred." Referring to what he considers judges' unprofessional bias. Erdmann was quoted as saying: "There are so few trial judges who just judge, who rule on questions of law, and leave guilt or innocence to the jury. And Appellate Division judges aren't any better. They...
Despite her distress, Valada Penny was far more fortunate than many an American woman faced with an unwanted pregnancy. While she was pondering her decision a year ago last summer, the New York State law that allows abortion on demand at any time through the 24th week of pregnancy took effect. Her operation was thus performed legally, safely and-because she was eligible for Medicaid-free...
Every summer, much to the Vatican's distress, the package tours that descend on St. Peter's Basilica seem to be more scantily packaged than ever. For years, grim-faced men were posted at the doors to tell the women and girls who arrived in minis or skimpy dresses that they were "indecently dressed."* After the poor fellows absorbed innumerable punches from outraged husbands and fathers, however, the Vatican was ready to try something new-particularly with hot pants and the no-bra look in vogue...