Word: roles
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...there is a substantial disincentive to keep the two sides from coming to terms too easily: the possibility of shareholder lawsuits if a prospective settlement is deemed too generous to either side. In conversations with TIME, Pennzoil's Liedtke said fear of just such litigation played a role in his rejection of Texaco settlement offers that he thought were inadequate. Joked Liedtke: "If we took what they offered, I would have sued myself." On the other side, major Texaco shareholders have indicated that they would be unhappy with any settlement payout that exceeded $1 billion...
Whether these factors played a role in Warhol's death remains uncertain. Indeed, despite a continuing investigation by Manhattan's district attorney, chances are no one will ever know precisely why Warhol died. Unexpected arrhythmias sometimes strike after surgery, and medical scientists admit that the cause remains a mystery...
...outstripped production, pushing prices from a $5-to-$6 range past $7 an oz. Meanwhile, mutual funds specializing in North American gold, such as Van Eck Gold/Resources and U.S. New Prospector, benefited from money fleeing South African investments. The extended bull market in stocks has also played a role, as investors have taken profits and sought safe alternatives...
...defeat the Libyans. But after an unproductive meeting last week between Goukouni and Ivory Coast President Felix Houphouet-Boigny, who is trying to mediate between the two leaders, the President and the rebel commander reportedly remain far apart on issues ranging from Chad's provisional constitution to Goukouni's role in a new government...
...swing last week, moderate Rebel Leader Alfonso Robelo said he would not seek re-election to the directorate of the United Nicaraguan Opposition, the umbrella group that oversees contra operations. Robelo's move, coupled with last month's resignation of fellow Moderate Arturo Cruz, could greatly strengthen the political role of Adolfo Calero, leader of the main contra military organization, the Nicaraguan Democratic Force. Amid the swirling political crosscurrents, TIME Correspondent Ricardo Chavira visited several contra bases last week in Nicaragua. His report...