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The harsh news of British losses at sea only seemed further to stiffen the resolve of Prime Minister Thatcher. Aides described her as being completely confident of her position, completely in command of herself. The personal traits that have made her so many political enemies?her combative nature, her refusal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Falkland Islands: Explosions and Breakthroughs | 6/7/1982 | See Source »

A long rectangular table stands at the front of the main hearing room and about 10 rows of folding chairs are arranged for the tenants, landlords, and attorneys who are scheduled to appear. At any given time on a Wednesday night those chairs are nearly full because the board almost...

Author: By Andrew C. Karp, | Title: A 'Stumbling,' 'Mumbling,' 'Kangaroo Court': The Cambridge Rent Control Board | 5/19/1982 | See Source »

The first thing to be said about Jerusalem, even if it has been said before, is that the ancient city is eternally new. In this magical place, sacred to three religions, the slopes outside the Jaffa Gate are ablaze with orange tulips, and rows of golden hyacinths sprout beneath the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: City of Protest and Prayer | 4/12/1982 | See Source »

At last week's Knesset session, attention was focused on Begin, who leaned heavily on a cane as he took his seat at the government's table, and on Rabbi Druckman, who sat two rows behind the Prime Minister. Begin took occasional notes as Opposition Leader Shimon Peres...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Israel: Turmoil in the Occupied Lands | 4/5/1982 | See Source »

His closet, however, returns to basics. "It's not the wardrobe of a designer," he apologizes, showing a lineup of five navy-blue jackets and one of cashmere wool. In a neighboring closet are a full supply of denim and leather jeans, some old shirts, underwear from Bloomingdale'...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living: A Spare Design for Living | 4/5/1982 | See Source »

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