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Despite the pressure, Pentagon spokesman Pete Williams insisted that any nonpool reporter who tried to observe U.S. troops in action would promptly be "escorted back to a rear unit and, as soon as possible, back to Dhahran." Many Americans would like to believe that the Vietnam War was not lost on the battlefield but in the headlines. The Pentagon denies it shares that view, but its actions gainsay its words...
...possible strategy in a highway game of Chicken is to clearly demonstrate to your opponent that your wrists are handcuffed to the rear-view mirror, thus preventing you from swerving. Opponents who value their lives have no choice but to swerve in this situation. The critical provision here is that the opponent must fear death more than dishonor...
Those who want Americans to present a spurious unified voice in the Gulf crisis are suggesting that we handcuff our wrists to the rear-view mirror. This strategy may sound appealing until we realize that the slightest miscalculation of Saddam's aims could mean that we would have to make good on our threat in order to maintain our credibility...
...Well, sort of. The VSP is a cozy, even comfortable box on wheels with few frills but normal options like a radio and rear windshield wipers. Generally made of sturdy molded plastic, the body is reinforced by a steel tube frame. The upholstered interior typically features only a few elements, including a dashboard with speedometer, fuel gauge and controls. Adjustable seats and interior heating are still standard. The engines are 1 to 5 h.p., made in Italy or Japan, and have only one forward gear and one reverse. "The technology is pretty simple," says Patrick Escalier, Paris regional director...
...race favorites. Although a strong Connecticut team took the overall title, many individuals turned in uncharacteristic performances. Princeton's Bill Burke, who won the Heptagonal Championships two weeks ago, finished a distant 40th. Boston College's Dermot Fitzpatrick, who dominated last month's Greater Boston Championships, brought up the rear, finishing ahead of only 10 runners...