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Not so easily impressed were Israel's political leaders, who have contended that the P.L.O.'s much publicized recognition of Israel last year is meaningless because the organization refuses to abrogate what is in effect its constitution. Israeli Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin told Israeli television that Arafat is still engaging...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Middle East Null and Void | 5/15/1989 | See Source »

Despite Whiteman's fervor, Butler -- explaining that he did not want to risk exposing his followers to an "AIDS-infected" mob -- decided to call off his parade after local human-rights activists promised to bring in up to 3,000 protesters to stage an opposition march (1,200 showed up...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Idaho: Dearth of a Nation | 5/1/1989 | See Source »

For the past three years, Leverett House has had the pleasure of laughing at your feeble and pathetic attempts to make a showing on Raft Race Day. Each year, we have scoffed at you all, easily and rightfully walking away with the coveted Raft Race trophy.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Survival of the Fittest | 4/25/1989 | See Source »

The times obviously demand a bold new approach to the punishment of top political officials in this country. No more pathetic slaps on the wrist but no undue cruelty. Why not go back to the Code of Hammarabi--an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth? In other...

Author: By Joshua M. Sharfstein, | Title: A Tooth for a Tooth | 4/20/1989 | See Source »

"Fists and yelled ayes. But pretty pathetic.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: One Day's Frenzied Activity Becomes A Lifetime's Indelible Experience | 4/7/1989 | See Source »

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