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...bargaining continued, tensions grew. Oswald and Schwartz were bitterly disappointed when the inmates discarded the court injunction as worthless. Apparently the rebels feared both physical beatings by guards if they surrendered?despite the promises???and criminal prosecution. They also felt that if they released the hostages, they would lose their bargaining power...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: War at Attica: Was There No Other Way? | 9/27/1971 | See Source »

...tell you?and you know I keep my promises???that next winter there will be more work and more help for all the people of Italy. The watchword will be 'durate' [carry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INTERNATIONAL: Durate! Carry On! | 4/4/1932 | See Source »

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