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...brink of war following the collapse of efforts to mediate the dispute by the U.N. Security Council and the Organization of American States. Argentina will hold a referendum on the Vatican settlement Nov. 25, but the result is not binding on the Argentine Congress, which, along with its rubber-stamp Chilean counterpart, is nonetheless expected to ratify the agreement...
...least a majority of a grand jury - usually no more than 23 citizens - that there is reason to believe that the accused committed specified crimes. In principle, the grand jury is supposed to serve as a check on unfounded charges and prosecutorial excesses. In practice, it is often a rubber stamp. The U.S. Constitution requires a grand jury indictment before some one can be prosecuted for a major federal offense; 24 states have a similar requirement for serious violations of their laws. At grand jury hearings, conducted in secret, the prosecutor runs the show: he has broad leeway to offer...
...jeansmaker, in January will begin selling its Wrapid Transit collection of break-dancing fashions in red, purple, blue and black. The twill pants ($25) will be loosely tailored in the legs and reinforced in the seat and knees. The jackets ($30) will be sleeveless, with six pockets. Van Doren Rubber of Anaheim, Calif, has produced a special red-black-and-white version of its Vans wrestling shoe ($32), designed for break dancing's fast footwork...
...industrial states of the Rust Bowl. Despite attempts to diversify into new industries, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Missouri are still heavily dependent on the auto industry. Michigan factory towns like Pontiac and Flint, now enduring unemployment rates of 18.8% and 12.4%, respectively, could suffer an economic earthquake. Steel, rubber and glass producers could lose their biggest customer. GM, for example, buys about 10% of all the steel produced in the U.S. Sales in stores and restaurants are likely to slip when striking workers stay home, and tax revenues will slide...
Since then the governing boards have remained virtually unchanged. The Corporation control University policy in its bi-weekly meetings, while the Overseers have become more ceremonial, rubber-stamping major Corporation decisions such as appointments and serving as a breeding ground for Corporation members. The Overseers work primarily through a host of committees considering various areas of the University...