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...advantages for Nixon could prove to be fleeting. Although the partisan stakes are now confused, the war is once again a center of national attention. Nixon was probably preparing the public for the possibility that he might have to take tough new military measures to meet a renewed Communist offensive???but that would still incite fresh controversy. Moreover, as Nixon continues to pull out troops, down to an anticipated 25,000 or so residual forces by election time, increasing Communist pressure could have an unpredictable political effect. Nixon critics would want the remaining troops protected, yet there would also...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DIPLOMACY,ECCENTRICS: The Pursuit of Peace and Power | 2/7/1972 | See Source »

...company as top sergeant. Five minutes after Flagg departs on leave. Quirt has attached himself to Flagg's French girl. The second act, at the front line, is mainly a war interlude. In the last act, both men?with a chance to have the girl and escape the coming offensive???leave her standing in her dingy little...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays: Sep. 15, 1924 | 9/15/1924 | See Source »

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