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...will not compromise it out of a desire for quick but illusory results in arms control." The goal of U.S. disarmament policy is to create a "more stable military environment," and thereby lessen two grave dangers inherent in the arms race...
...best argument against keeping the historic 4¼% interest ceiling is that it has not kept interest rates down. The best argument for removing the ceiling is that it will give the Treasury enough flexibility to lessen its reliance on the short-term market. By taking the pressure off these rates, the U.S. will have a good chance of stopping the rise in interest and the squeeze on money that, historically, has almost always ushered in a recession...
Noting the victory's significance, Barnaby observed last night that Williams might beat Yale. He pointed out that the Ephs' strength was no surprise to the Crimson players, who had driven to Williamstown the night before in order to lessen the disadvantages of playing on away courts...
...periods. For selling a put or call the stockholder receives a premium ranging from $112.50 on 100 shares and up, depending on the price of the stock and length of the option. Usually those who sell puts and calls offer them at different prices and for varying periods, thus lessen the chances of loss when options are exercised. "This," says Filer, "produces the same effect as an insurance company insuring thousands of houses against fire." With many options, the odds favor the seller, and he can receive enough premiums in one year to provide a fat return on his stocks...
Scheduling difficulties, distribution and concentration requirements can prevent students, especially science majors, from taking a given course, but such problems do not necessarily lessen his interest in the subject. More lectures, like MacLeish's, not requiring any specific preparation, would give the student a wider opportunity to participate in areas of concentration other than...