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...issued a warning that the Soviets would not allow the balance of power to tilt in Washington's favor. But he sounded more conciliatory than on some previous occasions. "If it became possible to reduce the level of armaments and military spending on both sides," he said, and embark on disarmament, "this would be a great boon for all countries...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Soviet Union: A Demonstration of Unity | 6/27/1983 | See Source »

...Syrian goal is recovery of the Golan Heights. Shultz said last week that he was not "applying" for the job of negotiator between Syria and Lebanon. But once the perimeters of the problem have been established, probably under the guidance of Special Envoy Philip Habib, Shultz may have to embark on another exercise in Middle East shuttle diplomacy. Having pressed the Israelis to leave Lebanon, the U.S. is now obliged to try to persuade the Syrians to uphold their end of the bargain...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Middle East: Playing a Dangerous Game | 5/23/1983 | See Source »

...ambassador at Ems and sent a report of what took place to Premier Otto von Bismarck. Bismarck edited this account to make the King appear insulting toward the diplomat and then released his version to the press. As he had hoped, the outraged French attacked Germany, enabling Bismarck to embark on the Franco-Prussian War, which he decisively won. Governmental forgery goes on, in many guises and places. The practices of the Soviet Union's KGB have made the term disinformation familiar to millions. During the late 1960s, the FBI'S attempts to sow dissent among radical...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fakes That Have Skewed History | 5/16/1983 | See Source »

...very strong labor man, and I strongly believe that if Mondale is elected, the Democrats may be able to embark on a large working-wage program in American," he explained...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Velluccif Endorses Mondale for '84 | 4/5/1983 | See Source »

Several of the Fellows said yesterday that they are eager to embark on the term-long break from their regular jobs...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Institute of Politics Announces Fellows For Next Semester | 1/28/1983 | See Source »

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