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Another important alteration clashed with U.S. and NATO policy, which allows for the possibility of an Allied first-strike use of nuclear weapons; the theory is that this threat will deter an attack by the superior non-nuclear forces of the Soviet bloc. The bishops adopted an amendment offered by...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: The Bishops vs. the Bomb | 5/16/1983 | See Source »

Critics might rightfully argue that College concerns do not extend beyond their affirmative action statistics, especially when officials steadfastly oppose a small request such as the calendar listing--a demand that has drawn support from a new Third World Students Alliance, women's groups as well as the Undergraduate Council...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bureaucratic Hassling | 5/11/1983 | See Source »

To brand President Reagan a failure in his attempts to achieve arms control is ridiculous. The simple fact is that as long as the Soviets perceive themselves as having a decisive military advantage they will never negotiate an equitable agreement.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: May 9, 1983 | 5/9/1983 | See Source »

Thus, on the spectrum of views characterized by the term "deterrence," the Harvard study group seems to fall somewhere in the middle. Much of the Right, Weinberger included, perceives deterrence as a long-term moral good. Much of the Left, notably the Catholic bishops, perceive it as a short-term...

Author: By Paul A. Engelmayer, | Title: Nukes Without Illusions | 5/6/1983 | See Source »

As the title suggests, the play does horritage to one of the playwright's fascinations--time. The theory of time presented in the play belongs to philosopher J. W. Dunne who, according to Priestly, oposits that each person is "a series of observers in a corresponding series of times." Ordinarily...

Author: By Seth A. Tucker, | Title: Keeping Track of Time | 5/5/1983 | See Source »

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