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...contain potential German ambitions, the Germans themselves are attracted by neutrality. Polls indicate that the majority in both parts of the country favor withdrawal from their alliances once they are united. But Germany's Eastern and Western neighbors suggest that neutrality is totally unacceptable. The new Germany, they insist, must remain firmly embedded in NATO and the E.C.; otherwise it could become an unpredictable force in the heart of Europe. "Our main concern is with the future of the North Atlantic Alliance," says British Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd, "and the crucial importance for that alliance and the security of Europe...
...Strike It Rich, with Molly Ringwald, has bombed, and The Lemon Sisters, with Diane Keaton, has been delayed for reworking. Miramax must also contend with greater competition from the big studios. Warner, for instance, outbid Miramax last year for the documentary-style Roger & Me, a major hit. The brothers insist there is still plenty of room in Tinseltown for the little guy. Says Harvey: "We try to be like Rolls-Royce. We make great cars, but just a few of them. We're not competing with GM." Not yet, anyhow...
...issues dividing the two sides are of such stupefying triviality that even dedicated fans have trouble paying attention. The prime obstacle to a new contract is a disagreement over when players should be eligible for the rather arcane process of salary arbitration. The owners insist on three full years of service, a concession they won in negotiations back in 1985; the players want that figure rolled back to two years. Aside from that issue, the two sides are also haggling over a minimum big-league salary; the players want $105,000, and the owners are offering $90,000, up from...
English flags are inherently symbolic of the degradation, oppression and slaughter of my people which continues even today in the British occupied northern six counties of Ireland. Consequently, following the lead of Duncan and the advice of Master Dowling, I insist that the University address this issue and effect the removal or destruction of all symbols of British tyranny...
...Harvard is going to insist that we act like adults, it might as well treat us as adults. We're big boys and girls now, Harvard...