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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Talbott's weaknesses as a writer are revealed by his heavy reliance on anecdotes which he uses to spice up his sometimes detailed and statistical approach. While some of the stories are snappy--and help the otherwise plodding text move along--others read like a hyped-up version of The...

Author: By Richard F. Strasser, | Title: An Arsenal of Anecdotes | 9/26/1979 | See Source »

SAD TO SAY, however, because Talbott does include some perceptive analysis. Although his approach, as one might expect, concentrates too heavily on the American side of the negotiating process, he successfully relates the intricacies of the Washington side of the table. He describes how President Carter's diplomatic naivete and...

Author: By Richard F. Strasser, | Title: An Arsenal of Anecdotes | 9/26/1979 | See Source »

The ruling Ivory Coast Democratic Party asked President Houphouet-Boigny to grant Bokassa asylum for "humanitarian reasons." Houphouet-Boigny agreed to this request in telephone calls from Bokassa's wife, Catherine, on behalf of her children.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: France Denies Bokassa Refuge; Ruler Flees to Ivory Coast | 9/25/1979 | See Source »

WASHINGTON--Sen. Paul E. Tsongas (D-Mass.) said yesterday he won't stand in for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy '54 (D-Mass.) because he "cannot conceive" of Kennedy's not challenging President Carter.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Tsongas Predicts Kennedy Will Run | 9/25/1979 | See Source »

Boston School Committee President David Finnegan, expected to run third in today's election, shook voters' hands at Boston Municipal Court and City Hospital before holding a press conference in front of City Hall.

Author: By Robert O. Boorstin, | Title: White, Challengers To Face Off Today | 9/25/1979 | See Source »

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