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...Williams College in January. Dean of the College John B. Fox Jr. '59, heard of the strike but said he was "not disturbed" by it; in fact, he said, he was "pleased the students have found a way of expressing their views." Corporation Treasure George '49 was even more forthright. He laughed openly and said, "That's their preference...
...Franklin Spinneys of this world are the type that President Reagan has asked us to emulate: honest, forthright and fiscally conservative. Yet the Reagan Administration tries to curb Government growth but encourages defense spending. Welfare is deplored, but military and industrial pork barrels are filled to the brim. It does not make sense...
Concerning finances, he is forthright. It is hard to find pictures of the Mahres, or any skier for that matter, without skis propped over their hearts, brand names out. When Phil was asked if he intended to go on and wind up the season this week in Japan, he replied, "Sure, if not for myself, for my companies...
...home. The Kahan Commission withheld judgment on the invasion but dared to explore its means. Where it delegated the blame for the crime of poor judgment concerning Sabra and Shatila, the truly disgraceful offenses of recent years ago--not just unpunished but ignored. In contrast to Israel's forthright courage to critically assess her record, other nations have shirked their responsibility, content to belittle this single moral precedent...
...Senate was less forthright, sanctimoniously forgoing a salary increase while also removing the limit on outside income members can earn. This provides an unwelcome entrée for special interest groups to pay Senators large speaking fees and "honorariums." The House and Senate will have to work out a compromise approach...