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...Economics Department, admits the department is not very happy with its present situation, where the economics faculty is spread throughout the University. But he says if he were faced with the decision of whether to retain the present situation or go to the river site, he would personally opt for staying...

Author: By Michael C. Winerip, | Title: Harvard's Expansion to Kennedy Library Will Physically Split International Studies | 12/5/1973 | See Source »

...most important election in Canada's history," declared Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa. Hyperbole aside, last week's Quebec elections did involve something less parochial than the issues that normally dominate the politics of provincial Canada. At stake: whether Quebec would remain in the Canadian confederation or opt...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CANADA: Non to Separatism | 11/12/1973 | See Source »

Only in college football could coach Chet O'Neil opt to go for a two-point conversion and trade a tie for a win. And only in college football could quarterback Jim Kubacki fire a ten-yard bullet into Tom Lincoln's waiting arms to ice a cinderella victory...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Yardling Gridders Beat Eagles With a Final Two-Point Play | 10/20/1973 | See Source »

...safety came when a Terrier running back was tackled in his end zone--on the first play from scrimmage after a B.U. punt receiver had been tackled on his own two-yard line. He had tried to run with the ball, rather than opt for the touchback. "He was trying to be a hero, and he goofed," Restic said...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: JV Gridders Squander Lead, Lose to Terrier Squad, 21-20 | 10/10/1973 | See Source »

...lasts for more than a couple of weeks, however, Safran says he feels that the U.S. will opt for a quick peace settlement even at the expense of Israel's position. "A smashing Israeli victory will probably result in Sadat's overthrow," Safran said. On the other hand a Phyrric victory for the Israelis may enhance Sadat's weak political standing. "He may come across as a brave and determined leader," Safran said...

Author: By Kim G. Davis, | Title: Safran Sees Israeli Victory, Predicts Quick Egyptian Fall | 10/10/1973 | See Source »

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