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Justice Department officials contend that Barnett was not arrested or exposed earlier because the CIA hoped to turn him into a triple agent. Intelligence experts scoff at this argument on the ground that the KGB would never trust a turncoat agent with any Soviet secrets. Another theory is that rehiring Barnett was simply an administrative goof. When it was discovered, officials decided that the best strategy was to play for time until it was decided how to handle his case with the least amount of damaging publicity. Whatever the truth, the Justice Department promises to shed at least some light...
Those who scoff at the influence of football on life at a college should check out the concomitant increase in grid victories and application forms at Brown. In 1972, the Bruins went 1--8; in 1973, 4--3--1; and by 1976, they had soared to an 8--1 record and won a share of the Ivy League title for the first time ever...
Sadly, the turnout for Mary's renaissance has lagged. Six people saw the show Wednesday afternoon, and when a six-year-old got bored and started crying (too much R2-D2) he and his father walked out. So you can scoff, if you must. But you can also swallow a spoonful of sugar or say Supercalifragilistic-expialadocious. Go see it, spit spot. Very well. Carry...
Tehran officials tend to scoff at Washington's recent prediction that as the result of U.S. economic pressures, Iranians this winter would be "cold and hungry." Boasts Iran's Oil Minister Ali Akhbar Moinfar: "When you have oil revenues of $80 million or $90 million a day, you can always do business." Moinfar insists that the U.S. embargo on sales of oil equipment to Iran will not be insurmountable because "we have had no difficulty buying whatever we want through third par ties." As for reports that the departure of foreign technicians has caused problems...
Some Harvard students, band members in particular, have asked Powell if she feels "high-schoolish." Powell vigorously defends the squad against charges of immaturity: "Look at all the other big-name colleges. They all have cheerleaders." Similarly, they scoff at accusations that they are perpetuating the sexist stereotype of a submissive, giggly teenager. Butler insists cheerleading is a sport, like football. "We aren't just jumping up and down; your feet have to be pointing exactly one way, your hands have to be in a special position." If it looks childishly simple, Butler says, that is just "part...