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...meeting was the first Caribbean conference of Christian Democracy, Latin America's newest and possibly its fastest-growing political force, though it has yet to win power in any of the hemisphere's 22 nations. Described by Garcia Bustillos, the Venezuelan Congressman who opened the meeting, as "international but not an International," the Christian Democrats declare themselves dedicated enemies of colonialism, capitalism and Communism. They preach a social revolution that must use orderly and just means. They advocate immediate agrarian reform, demand careful state regulation of corporate profits, and complete labor union, freedom. Says Leónidas Xausa...
...After burning out his competition with two blazing, 59-sec. middle laps, the University of Oregon's Dyrol Burleson slipped to 59.4 sec. in the final lap, still managed a 3-min. 57.6-sec. mile at Eugene, Ore.-fastest ever by a U.S. miler. Said Burleson afterward: "I think I could have cut three seconds off the last lap if I'd had someone to hang on to. When I get ahead, I get lazy...
Mullin, of course, has run the fastest mile in the East this year, a 4:07.1 in the Heps. (Dyrol Burleson of Oregon turned in the nation's fastest collegiate mile this week, a fabulous 3:57.6) Paranya, it should be noted, was a sprinter in high school, and has been timed at 21.5 for the 220. In other words, he has a kick. Mullin and Paranya may try to come back...
Wherever Thomas Schelling has travelled, he has impressed audiences with his sharp, precise, unembroidered mind. Halperin, less traveled, is considered one of the fastest rising thinkers in the field. The pithy but systematic style of both men is apparent throughout the book...
Disposable Forceps. Among A.H.S.'s fastest-selling wares are such items as plastic syringes, forceps and surgical packs, which are used only once and thrown away. Besides cutting the danger of cross-infection and saving the hospital sterilizing costs, the disposable items assure A.H.S. a steady replacement market. Says President Murdough: "Probably half of our business is now in products which by their nature are consumed...