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...cast of characters-politicians, journalists, civilians, combatants-at once supply historical continuity and act as a kind of tragic chorus. Journalists like Jean Lacouture and David Halberstam recount the development and deepening of the war. Meanwhile the screen shows scenes of John Foster Dulles promulgating his doctrine of "collective security" and French troops vanquished at Dienbienphu. There are glimpses of wartime savagery on both sides, and there is even some comic relief, as when Madame Nhu announces "About that question of the rubber stamp parliament: I have repeatedly said, 'But what's wrong to rubber-stamp the laws...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Propaganda Chiller | 11/14/1969 | See Source »

Defeated Council candidate Leonard J. Russell has filed a valid petition for a recount. Russell finished tenth in the race for nine council seats: he was 79 votes behind incumbent Thomas H.D. Mahoney when counted out of the race...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: City Election Recount | 11/14/1969 | See Source »

None of the defeated candidates for School Committee has asked for a recount of that race...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: City Election Recount | 11/14/1969 | See Source »

When more friends of your roommate's friends arrive, they will recount the game for you: listen patiently. When they promise to drink you under the table, nod approvingly. When they attack your masculinity because you haven't stripped to your T-shirt, smile quietly. And as they walk out the door, yell back "Eat Your Heart Out, Green Weenie...

Author: By Scott W. Jacobs, | Title: Calypso Singers Laugh at Them; The (Indian) Circus Is In Town | 10/25/1969 | See Source »

...recess lost by a vote of 214-215. "There's at most 10 per cent accuracy in such a count." Ptashne said. "If anyone on their side had called for a recount we probably couldn't have voted on the war. But President Pusey called the question. The final effect was just what we wanted, a ringing declaration...

Author: By Carol R. Sternhell, | Title: Ptashne Calls Faculty Approval Of Viet Resolution An Accident | 10/9/1969 | See Source »

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