Word: error
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Albatross. The case against Dean Acheson was based primarily on his Asiatic policy. Assistant Secretary Dean Rusk uses a phrase-"the error of the fatal flaw." Says Rusk: "There are probably some major problems of international relations that are beyond human capacity to think through. There are hundreds of major premises pulling in all directions ... The policymaker is constantly haunted by the error of the fatal flaw...
...record, there is no question that Acheson, more than anyone else in recent years, has determined U.S. foreign policy. On the record, that policy has disastrously failed in Asia. The misreading of the Red Chinese was an error which Acheson principally compounded, and for which he must take the responsibility...
...hardening of the arteries, there may be some connection to pituitary and adrenal function, but there is no clear evidence that ACTH therapy, as it is administered, either produces or aggravates the condition. I call this error to your attention because it would be a pity if patients receiving ACTH were unnecessarily frightened by your report...
...grave error," writes Dr. Bloss, looking back on his own half-century of obstetrical practice, for the doctor "to permit the patient to feel that he is not giving serious and considered thought to her disturbing problems." The scientific approach is all very well, thinks Dr. Bloss but just as important are "a kind heart, an understanding experience, and something approaching at least a speaking acquaintanceship with the Almighty. One of the most important accomplishments of the obstetrician," Bloss concludes, "is his ability to guide the patient so that she shall approach the time of her delivery unafraid...
...carried a feature article on the Debate Council's commendable record during the past year. The Ivy League championship and the number of victories speak for themselves. It is unfortunate, however, that the author did not check all of his facts. As a result, the article contains a gross error of fact and omissions that are misleading...