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...they were not mounting a military coup, and would support Aquino against Marcos. "I believe in my whole heart that Aquino was duly elected President," said Enrile. "She is the rightful owner of the mandate of the people." Perhaps. But there was no indication that Marcos was prepared to loosen his lock grip on power without a fight. By week's end he was making increasingly menacing noises about taking action to "liquidate" the forces backing the two rebels. "We will not be able to stay from forceful action for very long," he warned...
Uncertainty about when the deficit will be reduced poses a serious dilemma for Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. If he assumes that the deficit cuts will come soon, the Federal Reserve is likely to loosen credit in $ advance to prevent a drop in federal spending from slowing down the economy. But if Volcker boosts the money supply and no budget cuts are made, the economy could become overstimulated and vulnerable to increased inflation...
...zoning package, known as the Harvard Square Overlay District, also would loosen parking requirements and allow retail stores in some areas where they are now barred...
...wise for the Democrats to loosen their public ties with organized groups. But this disentanglement must be accompanied by a strong confirmation of support for the principles those groups are supposed to represent. The main thing should not be the NAACP endorsement, or putting x number of NOW members on a commission, but rather putting forth proposals for job programs and child care for working mothers, and fighting to uphold civil rights measures now being eroded...
...Tigers will be using a Wing-T offense that Rogerson brought to Princeton straight from the playbook of the formation's father, Delaware Coach Tubby Raymond. The Wing-T is traditionally a run-first, pass-at-last-resort offense, but with Butler the visitors should loosen up the traditionally conservative game...