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...study, directed by Joseph S. Nye, professor of Public Policy and former Undersecretary of State, recommends the U.S. enact emergency allocation procedures, bolster its stockpiles of oil, and adopt cooperative strategies with its allies for emergency oil distribution...
...local party leaders from across the nation. The primaries would force candidates to test their appeals--and could, presumably, designate the choice of some delegates--but would not choose delegates bound to vote for a given candidate. Most experts see this idea as worthwhile--but nearly impossible to enact because it would seem to imply a return to the "boss" system...
...have few suggestions of how to do it. Some suggest funneling matching funds to party officials, not individual candidates, thus strengthening party control. Others recommend designating half or more seats at national conventions for party officials--a proposal that would increase party influence but would also be hard to enact given its "undemocratic" appearance...
...Inevitably, there were disagreements, some over scientific accuracy, others involving personality. Sagan, a novice at TV production, admits that he ruffled feelings among the TV staff with his constant questioning. There were logistical problems. A severe snowstorm hit Death Valley just before the Cosmos team was scheduled to re-enact a Viking landing. A few miles away, the U.S. Air Force was conducting bomb runs. In addition, word came that Sagan's father had developed lung cancer. Over the ten months of illness that led up to his father's death, Carl frequently had to be away from the filming...
Saturday--1 p.m.--Small ships, like those the original settlers would have used, will said up the Charles to re-enact the city's founding. A procession to Winthrop Square for speeches and ceremonies will follow. People to watch include Gov. Edward J. King, Lt. Gov. Thomas P. O'Neill III (incidentally, Gov. John Winthrop used to quarrel with his lieutenant, Deputy Governor Dudley) and Mayor Francis H. Duehay '55 who will speak on current issues in local government...