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Nevertheless, I don't intend to defy the ads and reveal the secret of The Other, for there's a certain irrevocable moment when its whole world gives a sudden shudder and turns over that's worth experiencing if you can; it's just that the film doesn't depend...

Author: By Esther Dyson, | Title: The Other Thriller | 8/8/1972 | See Source »

LARRY O'BRIEN, 55, outgoing Democratic national chairman and now national campaign chairman in the McGovern campaign, master political tactician, architect of the Kennedy 1960 victory. O'Brien has never held elective office, but he made a good impression on the voters by his skillful handling of the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CAMPAIGN: McGovern's First Crisis: The Eagleton Affair | 8/7/1972 | See Source »

On the surface, the whole higher education bill seemed doomed under the conflicting crossfire of the busing arguments. Opposed were liberal Congressmen, the House Black Caucus, the American Civil Liberties Union, the NAACP, the AFL-CIO, the UAW and the League of Women Voters, all because they did not want...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CONGRESS: Antibusing Compromise | 6/19/1972 | See Source »

When President John Kennedy met with Khrushchev in Vienna in 1961, the Soviet Premier did his best to intimidate his rival. Brezhnev made no such effort. Russians speculated that he might well be awed by Nixon's skillful use of power. "He has impressed our leaders by his seriousness...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DIPLOMACY: What Nixon Brings Home from Moscow | 6/5/1972 | See Source »

Despite the opening loss on their home court, the Lakers remained favorites; the title, if they take it, would be their first since they moved to Los Angeles in 1960. They have finished second seven times; they were the team that the Knicks beat for the championship in 1970. But...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Court Choreography | 5/8/1972 | See Source »

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