Word: east-west
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...find their lack of perspective disturbing. Most certainly Meselson's findings are insufficient but determining Soviet guilt should not be the focus of debate. Rather, as concerned Americans citizens, our attention ought to be focused on the issue of chemical warfare as a worldwide concern rather than an East-West moral rivalry. Too often, it seems, the Soviets are made to seem the scapegoat--especially when abuses are prevalent at home...
Such cries for East-West confrontationalism are unsettling; before calling for a "united front" including the United States and other countries to bring "pressure to bear on the Soviets," we feel that policing should start at home. We suggest that an unaffiliated national body such as Red Cross or Amnesty International should intervene to offer unbiased guidelines to resolving the controversy...
...East-West relations dominated the private talks at the White House. Arguing that Moscow now realizes that it cannot drive a wedge between the U.S. and Europe, Mitterrand urged Reagan to look for a "signal" that could lead to a dialogue with the Soviets. Reagan and Soviet Leader Konstantin Chernenko have exchanged letters over the past few weeks, but the polite missives have broken no new ground. Said a senior Administration official: "Thus far the Soviets have given no indication they are willing to resume talks...
...itself disagreed, calculating that if unanimous votes are included, the U.S. is well within the mainstream, voting with the majority almost 70% of the time. Kirkpatrick concedes that there are many reasons for a country's vote besides East-West considerations. Says a Latin American delegate: "We're aware of the voting pattern. We're just not sure what the Americans want to prove...
...about a time in pro football when camaraderie was not just a word. During the great war of the '60s, both men fought jubilantly on the side of the confederacy. Klosterman negotiated with players under goal posts and signed Heismart Trophy Winner Mike Garrett at halftime of the East-West game. Back then, when Kansas City signed a Garrett, the city of Buffalo cheered, just as the Bills' coups were celebrated in San Diego. Hadl was a No. 1 draft choice of the Detroit Lions, but never regretted throwing in with the Chargers, and ended up the N.F.L...