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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...regime also inherited a much improved energy outlook. The recent decline in world oil prices will lop $9 billion off France's 1986 bill for petroleum imports. These trends, plus Chirac's initiatives, have increased business confidence. In the past twelve months, stocks on the Bourse have enjoyed a spectacular 80% gain...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Turning Away From Dirigisme | 6/9/1986 | See Source »

...probably the most sought after invitation in town will be to the dinner Bok plans to throw for Prince Charles, heir to the throne of Britain. Now that President Reagan has declined to attend the celebration, Charles will clearly be the most spectacular participant...

Author: By Jonathan M. Moses, | Title: All That Glitters | 6/5/1986 | See Source »

...Saturday night finale promises to be equally spectacular. "It's the appropriate capper to a week of serious and heavy work," Walker says of his finale to the birthday celebration...

Author: By Jonathan M. Moses, | Title: All That Glitters | 6/5/1986 | See Source »

Scott emerged as one of the top players in the East his sophomore year and enjoyed spectacular success as a junior--going undefeated in the Ivies while finishing the season as the nation's 18th-ranked collegian...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Great Scott | 6/5/1986 | See Source »

Until now Mike Deaver has been a spectacular alchemist of power, personality and communication. That is the irony of his predicament. "I'm in trouble with my public relations," he said ruefully, eating his breakfast egg as another chapter unfolded last week in his political drama. Did he violate the law with his new lobbying firm, booking megabucks in business within months of leaving the White House? Did he step beyond propriety and soil the presidency? "No, no, no," he declared, and added a few more...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Presidency: I Would Keep a Lower Profile | 5/26/1986 | See Source »

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