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...Perhaps the Russians feel that the more people have bombs, the more serious disarmament proposals become--but this is small comfort to the other members of the "nuclear club." And it is only a matter of time before the Soviet Union runs out of concessions which would hinder Soviet expansion southward. Khrushchev has announced that Russia is the greatest power on earth--but China's actions speak louder than words...
...layer of Fiberglas (in the form of Filter-down) in between. This filter, developed for the Atomic Energy Commission, contains no holes more than half as big as staphylococci, thus blocks their passage completely. Since the mask is molded snugly to the face, many surgeons fear that it will hinder their breathing. Not so, said Dr. Adams: it is as easy to breathe through as properly placed gauze, and it keeps spectacles from steaming. The filter costs $3, can be used and sterilized daily for six months or more...
...today, stressed Brendel, is only a modern interpretation of past art, just as Renaissance art was based directly on early Graeco-Roman figures. "This imitation," said Brendel, "may sometimes help creativity; it will not hinder...
This year, because of its "club" status, the lacrosse team attempted to create a capital fund to endow the sport. Permission was refused this past fall because the University felt that an organization of friends of Harvard lacrosse would severely hinder ifts to the $82.5 million drive, creating, according to James Reynolds, "a fund within a fund...
...Hill's political give-and-take over spending, for the theories of today are the policies of tomorrow-and the day after that. Central question before the debaters: Does the Administration's fight for a balanced budget-with its stand against chronic price up-creep-help or hinder economic growth...