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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Wednesday 6--In a major fundraising coup, Kennedy School Dean Graham Allison secures a pledge of $2.5 million from New York philanthropist J. Rodney Peeter. The money is slated to fund a new mid-career program for middle-aged, unemployed political scientists. In a statement released today, President Derek C...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Year to Come | 4/1/1988 | See Source »

Thursday, 28--Declaring his undying love for everyone in the Atlanta convention hall as well as those at home in front of their television sets, Dr. Leo Buscaglia today accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for the presidency of the United States of America. "Just as Ike promised to go...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Year to Come | 4/1/1988 | See Source »

These days, though, 10 Downing Street must be wondering if the Kuwait Investment Office is friend or foe. Reason: the Kuwaitis are still buying BP shares -- with an enthusiasm that has raised suspicions in Britain. Kuwait has spent some $1.9 billion, bringing its stake in British Petroleum up to 22...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: First A Savior, Now a Suspect | 3/28/1988 | See Source »

In return, Whittle is asking doctors to pay an annual fee, probably between $100 and $200. It is not at all clear that doctors are interested. One large publishing company has begun sampling the profession, and is so far finding minimal interest in Whittle's scheme. As for the advertisers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Press: Targeting The Waiting Room | 3/21/1988 | See Source »

MOM supports Pat Robertson because he's very conservative and will make sure the GOP platform stays that way. Bush and Dole pledge to broaden the base of the Republican party. But mom fears they'll compromise Republican principles in an effort to attract moderates. Robertson is broadening the base...

Author: By Frank E. Lockwood, | Title: Mom's Leap of Faith to Pat Robertson | 2/23/1988 | See Source »

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