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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Since Arok was born, Skora's life has been a nonstop marathon of local television talk-show appearances (about 30, he figures) and visits from would-be agents, manufacturers and licensees (Skora recently signed a deal to license foot-high Arok toys in Japan). Arok has become a favorite on the convention and industrial-show circuit and wows 'em at bank branch openings by incinerating the ceremonial ribbon with his laser gun. His top appearance...
Skora concedes, however, that life with Arok has its lighter side. When they go to the local McDonald's together, Skora sends Arok up to place the order. The first time Arok took out the garbage, Skora made sure the garbage men were there; they sat motionless in the truck for 15 minutes afterward. Once at a Hilton hotel restaurant Arok brought down the house by strolling in and asking for a nice green salad with some...
Earle and Semyonov get together weekly with only their interpreters present. They alternate between the local Soviet diplomatic mission and U.S. SALT headquarters, a nondescript modern office building originally built to house Playboy Financier Bernie Cornfeld's Investors Overseas Services before his empire collapsed in 1970. Even though Earle and Semyonov have known each other for five years, their relationship is strictly business. They address each other as "Mr. Ambassador" and "Mr. Minister," and Semyonov often speaks from notes or even prepared texts...
...areas, not to establish any more settlements there once a joint declaration had been achieved, and to maintain only enough military force there for its own security. He added that the Begin government would be prepared to accept a West Bank administration composed of Israeli and Jordanian representatives and local Palestinians...
Helicopters hover above local picnic grounds, trailing long banners promoting the attractions of working at different firms. The Sunday editions of the San Jose Mercury-News bulge with up to 50 pages of help wanted ads. Television commercials promise job applicants VIP treatment if they deign to drop in for an interview...