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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...audio portion of the cockpit tape is about 7-1/2 minutes long, while the video portion lasts less than 30 seconds. The audio portion shows that early on in the confrontation, the American aviators became concerned about the Libyans' intent...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Pentagon Says Libyan Jets Were Armed | 1/6/1989 | See Source »

Everyone else should remember too. Such ignorance and violent sentiments cannot be tolerated in society at large, much less in elected officials who are vested with the grave responsibility of dispensing justice blindly...

Author: By Joseph R. Palmore, | Title: People's Court | 1/6/1989 | See Source »

...that talent is in athletics, acting, public service or any other extra-curricular area is immaterial. The dedication and commitment inherent in any of these time-consuming endeavors is what receives preference in admissions. Where that dedication is directed, whether on the playing field or in the newsroom, is less pertinent than the dedication itself...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Respect Talents | 1/6/1989 | See Source »

...economic argument by making his plan into a panacea for the trade deficit--when it's not. The United States could let the dollar fall to eliminate its huge trade deficit. As American goods get relatively cheaper and foreign goods more expensive, America will be selling more and buying less, until eventually our trading accounts balance. In fact, Bush may choose to follow this plan to eliminate the deficit...

Author: By Joshua M. Sharfstein, | Title: Must It Come Down? | 1/4/1989 | See Source »

...country remains the world's biggest user of natural resources and a major despoiler of the global environment. Because of the size of its economy, the U.S. consumes one-fourth of the world's energy each year. Yet, for a given amount of energy, the U.S. produces less than half as much economic output as Japan and West Germany. Meanwhile, the commitment to reduce pollution has flagged. Although the U.S. accounts for less than 5% of the global population, it generates 15% of the world's sulfur dioxide emissions and 25% of nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide. Each American produces...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Planet Of The Year: What The U.S. Should Do | 1/2/1989 | See Source »

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